Sliding Barn Door Trend – Is It Right For Your Home?

If you are looking for a creative way to update your home and add some visual interest you may have noticed a trend of sliding barn doors.  They are all the rage right now in a variety of homes with varying decor styles.  

If you are looking for a creative way to update your home and add some visual interest you may have noticed a trend of sliding barn doors.  They are all the rage right now in a variety of homes with varying decor styles.  Some are primarily decorative while others are heavily used doors but there is no doubt about it – sliding barn doors add character a personal touch to any home.  So, is the trend right for you?  Is it a lasting trend or something you should pass by in favor of traditional doors?  While barn doors are traditionally rustic, if you do not have rustic home decor or architecture have no fear, there are other styles that are more modern or transitional as well.

Sliding barn doors are both practical and cool when done right.  Sliding barn doors are just large, oversized doors that attach to a track on the wall above the doorway rather than with hinges to the doorframe.   Depending on how rustic you want to be you can choose actual reclaimed barn doors or barn doors that are custom made and fabricated just for home use.  Why choose a barn door over a traditional door?  People like them because they are unique, interesting and make a bold statement.  Because they can be completely customized they can be finished however you like, in whatever style, color and finish you like.  And, they can be traditional or modern so there is a world of possibility.  In addition to a purely aesthetic decision, barn doors are a practical choice for many homeowners as well.  Because barn doors can be large or small they work well in large spaces or small spaces.  They can be used to completely close off one room from another with the simple slide of a door.  Additionally, if you are working with a small space where the full swing of a door will cause problems they are a great choice.  Barn doors can be closed for privacy and when more space is needed simply slide them open and they essentially become part of the wall while still making their bold style statement.

Sliding barn doors are also quite simple to install.  If you have arched doorways or uniquely shaped doorways you would have to do custom drywall work and remodeling to fix the shape of the doorway and install a new doorframe and door but with a sliding barn door you can leave an opening as is.  The hardware simply attaches to the wall or ceiling and then the barn door is attached to the sliding system.  The style of hardware and the door material you chose will be heavily influenced by your home’s architecture and existing home decor.  There is a style for any home but because of the exposure the hardware and door style you choose are very important because they will be very visible.  While sliding barn doors may be a trend right now, they are a great solution for any homeowner and the look is quite timeless and unique.  A qualified handyman or contractor can install your barn doors very quickly and you will be enjoying your home’s fresh look in no time!