(I have) So much to say that has nothing to do with design and closet doors ...

That aside, I will cast my vote for having a real closet door. Don't just leave it open or put a curtain over it, unless you are young and still living in college housing. (young people might do things we consider "bad" design because they lack, time money & experience to make it look better)

* edit added in brackets, because I think OP misunderstood my comment.

Um thanks....I'm was trying to provide context. This is my first post. Sorry it's not up to your standard. Been in our house for 10 years...I feel young still, not sure what age has to do with it.

Well, uhm how can I say this. I feel no matter what we say it will not deter him but I prefer a door. I can only think there is some reason he does not want a door. Maybe ask what that reason is? It maybe nonsensical but who knows.

I agree with a closed door closet.

If you can handle it, I'd leave it a complete mess for 30 days, let him see how tacky it looks, he'll change his mind. I feel for you.

Prime and paint the darn doors you have. Satin finish,. clean them well first. Trim white, if that's what you have elsewhere on window casings. It's a perfectly fine happy medium.

No...........DO NOT replace with..........nothing. Ridiculous.

Nor is it worth divorce. But you can tell him, all homes are ASSUMED to be, whether right or wrong? The domain of the woman. Men" They get credits or scorn for landscaping etc.

Unfair? Well , unfortunately TRUE.

This? This is different.

"and I'm at my wits end with his rude comments. I need others to help me get through to him."

And it's about a lot more than doors on a closet.

I totally agree that you need a closet door for all the reasons you mentioned. Show your husband all the posts you revieved on this issue. Women are usually the decorators, he should listen to you! Best of luck.

You could say he knows nothing about making an attractive home..........but let us not make it worse.

Wait until he's gone for a day, and do the paint thing yourself.

Primer /two coats good satin latex. Any paint store will help you.

I agree that your husband is being unreasonable. What about a sliding barn-type door on the closet? Is there room on one side? That way if the closet is clean and tidy, the door can stand open. If not (90% of the time) keep it closed.

That sounds super frustrating! I definitely agree that something is needed to hide the contents. your ideas are all good. Why does he want it open? Maybe there is something on his mind that can have a different solution than a wide open entry closet…

"He thinks I'm stupid" -- if he really said this, your husband is being emotionally abusive.

I'm at my wits end with his rude comments. I need others to help me get through to him.

Something is wrong here. This is about more than a closet door.

I am not going to go there . BTW when we correct you about posting you should take that as a point to remember not get snippy. I agree sk him why he does not want the door to begin with. As for his treatment of you that is beyond this forum. My hubby years ago had many ideas about design I just did what I thought was good and he learned to trust me about the decor and design in our home. We have been amrried for almost 60 yrs . Choose the battles worth winning. Maybe take the darn door off and let all the stuff in there spill out often that might change hi mind. Maybe a post a couple of pics here in a comment so we can see what you are working with . Do not start another post .

In college I removed closet doors and put the dresser in the closet to make the room bigger. It was fine back then and for that situation. I wouldn't do that now. If that's ok for civilized adults with a mortgage more than a 3rd world country's GDP, why not remove all the kitchen cabinet doors and leave bathroom drawers open?

I have a feeling that the door is a hassle to open. I picture it being hard sliding, ugly with louvers, and creaky. So I understand removing it. But I would replace it with something else. What are all the other doors in the house? Do you have a back door, like to garage? How about moving your daily coats and backpacks to hooks on the wall there (or another area)? So the closet door becomes a non-issue?

If it's a cosmetic issue, just paint the doors. You don't need your husband for that. Use a primer and a roller like you would for cabinets. If the doors are not functioning, replace it with either a new bifold or or a double door style, whatever works with your house. I personally don't like bifold because they don't open completely, but it's up to you. Don't do the curtain.

Your husband is a different matter. I recommend a full replacement or just going without.

Painting you should be able to do by yourself and not need any of his help if his real objection is that he does not want to do any work.

Many of these doors were and are standard sizes and you could measure it, and then look online and see if one of the big box stores has the same size and you could either replace it yourself with a screwdriver and looking on You Tube. Or you and a friend could do the same if you need some help.