Shingle style homes are a hallmark of coastal architecture across Long Island, New England, and the Northeast. With their natural textures, asymmetrical forms, and sweeping rooflines, these homes offer timeless curb appeal and refined craftsmanship—making them a popular choice for custom builds in waterfront communities.

This case study explores the strategic use of sliding pocket doors in a custom residence located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. Featured in a recent YouTube walkthrough, CS Cavity Sliders’ Northeast Regional Sales Manager, Steve Crawford, showcases the craftsmanship, premium materials, and thoughtful design decisions that shaped this coastal home.

To meet the design challenges of the home’s long, narrow hallways, CS Cavity Sliders partnered with Riverhead Building Supply, a trusted stocking dealer, to deliver a sleek, space-saving interior door solution.

Traditional swinging doors can be impractical in these tight spaces, reducing walkable clearance and creating visual clutter. CS Cavity Sliders’ bi-parting pocket doors offer the perfect solution: oversized pocket door frames that allow for generous openings without sacrificing floor space or disrupting flow.

With guidance from CS Cavity Sliders' technical experts, the project team implemented our high-performance CS Ultimate Pocket Door Frames to fit their custom door openings. These oversized doors were then fitted with the CS SofStop soft-close and soft-open features, which was an enhancement that completes the luxurious build’s aesthetic.

The result is a clean, modern sliding door system that not only maximizes square footage but also enhances the home’s refined Shingle Style aesthetic.

From Long Island waterfront homes to Cape Cod vacation properties, our pocket door systems are fast becoming a favorite among Northeast builders and designers. The ability to maintain design flexibility while meeting modern functionality needs makes them ideal for:

• Historic shingle style renovations
• New builds with narrow hallways
• Coastal New England architectural projects
• Luxury waterfront homes with limited floor space

Plus custom residential construction benefits such as:

• Space Optimization: With pocket doors, builders can reclaim up to 10 square feet of space per door, which adds up in narrow corridors and compact layouts.
• Design Flexibility: The Ultimate Frame and TopMountTrack system allow for various door sizes and configurations, including large bi-parting doors for dramatic room transitions.
• Fast Installation: Pre-engineered tracks and frame notching simplify installation, saving time on site.
• Performance and Durability: Soft-close systems and premium carriage components ensure a smooth user experience that holds up over time.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Sleek, modern lines and flush finishes elevate the overall design of the home, aligning with today’s architectural trends.