Pocket door

Illustrated Architecture Dictionary

Pocket doors
A door that slides into and out of a recess in a doorway wall.

Pocket door A door which slides open into cavities within walls, seeming to disappear when open.
Porch An open or enclosed gallery or room on the outside of a building.

Tomorrow's homes have sliding doors, pocket doors, and other types of movable partitions allow flexibility in living arrangements. Dedicated living and dining rooms are being replaced by large multi-purpose family areas.

See also: Pocket, House, Architecture, Ceiling, Floor