Design Detail – The Pocket Door in Sydney, Australia

Luigi Rosselli Architects designed the interior for this house in Sydney, Australia, and as part of the design, the house features a large wood pocket door.

This modern Australian house features a large wooden pocket door that has a small cutout for a shelf that wraps around the wall.


The large sliding wood door can be closed to separate the entryway from the main living area of the home. A curved floating wood shelf between the two spaces is the ideal spot for dropping your keys and phone when you walk inside.
This modern Australian house features a large wooden pocket door that has a small cutout for a shelf that wraps around the wall.

One unique design feature is that the door has a cut-out that allows it to close around a shelf that travels between the entryway and the living area.
This modern Australian house features a large wooden pocket door that has a small cutout for a shelf that wraps around the wall.

Here’s a closer look at the curved wood floating shelf and the cutout of the door.
This modern Australian house features a large wooden pocket door that has a small cutout for a shelf that wraps around the wall.

Photography by Jane McNeill/Justin Alexander