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One advantage of using pocket doors in new home construction is that it saves you money. If a homeowner builds with pocket doors, instead of traditional doors that swing on a hinge and take up valuable space, he or she would be able to exclude ten or more square feet for each door.  At building costs of $100 per square foot,  and substituting 10 pocket doors in a house, this could add up to savings of up to $10,000, if the house is reduced in size to accommodate the space savings.  Accessibility is another factor with pocket doors.  As the Baby Boomer generation moves closer to their retirement years, a huge new market is being created for handicapped accessible homes.  People are looking at features in their homes to make their homes more accessible, and at the same time, look nice, and have great resale features. People building are also looking at building home that they can stay in as they age.  Pocket doors are just easier to move than standard doors, and create wider openings, than standard doors.

One disadvantage of pocket doors is that they just can not be put anywhere. Since pocket doors depend on a frame built into your wall, you must check for certain items first. Always check for ductwork, pluming, wiring, and having enough space to put the frame in.  If you do not have any of these issues, installing a pocket door should be no problem.