Favorite Design Tip of the Week: Barn Doors
Barn doors aren’t just for livestock anymore- modern and country homes alike are adding the beautiful sliders to closet doors, office doorways, and even accent features. So this week’s Favorite Design Tip is an ode to barn doors and all their uses.
Different Designs
You can find a barn door to fit any style of home and using a wide variety of materials from glass, to reclaimed wood, and stainless steel even.
Modern Barn Door Design
Country Barn Door Design
Uses
While most people think of barn doors as fulfilling the same function as a standard door, you can really get creative with where you use them.
Feature Wall- barn doors can be used behind beds to create a nice interest piece.
Office Doors
Closet Doors
Bathroom Door - you can really get creative with this and use two small door that join together.
Laundry Room- whether you have a full laundry space, a laundry closet, or simply a stackable washer and dryer within a bathroom you can use barn doors to make the space more interesting.
Pantry
Cabinetry - barn doors aren’t just for entry ways, they can also be used in on media centers, or nightstands.
Where to Buy
Etsy: You can often find custom made to order doors on etsy or Custom Made.
Artisan Hardware: Great resource for the slider hardware.
Home Depot: Local stores such as home depot and lowes will often sell barn doors as a custom order.
Antique Barn Finds: If you pay attention to craigslist and etsy you might be able to find an antique barn door in your area straight for the horse stall.
DIY Barn Doors- you can build yourself a barn door for relatively little money. Find barn door tutorials here.
