I have nothing against bifolds that are properly installed, but I like the idea of paired narrow doors. In either case the panels will be 14" x 95 so they will be esthetically equivalent, really.

I"m just thinking about function. I would rather have bi fold doors

What about just 2 outswing french type doors that are 14" wide each (not double swinging like cafe doors) ? We have that in two places on our first floor and it helps a lot with swing clearance. Our doors are 15" wide each and they look fine.

Scrappy25 - I wasn't familiar with this distinction of single/double-swinging between French and cafe doors, thanks! My contractor said cafe, but the doors would definitely only be able to swing out, so he must have had French doors in mind.

Palimpset, remodelfla & scrappy25 - thanks for the responses! As much as I like the idea & look of French doors, I'm going to be practical and go with the bifold. The space where the closet door is will always be cramped and I think the 2nd French door will end up being more an obstruction. Thanks again!

I had narrow French doors on a closet and replaced with a single swing, I did find the second door annoying, but that said I'd rather have narrow than bifold. Too many off track bifold nightmares in my youth!

Another classy option if you have the wallspace - barn doors.

Too bad you can't put in a pocket door.

I don't like bifold doors either - one of my favorite things about our house is that all the bedrooms have walk-in closets with a single door each.

I like to put things on the backs of my doors - a hanging shoe rack, a full-length mirror, a folding ironing board. I'm not sure any of those things would fit on a 14" door, but with bifold it's not an option at all.