Why the Sliding Barn Door is a Popular Home Renovation Trend?

A sliding barn door is a door that opens and closes by sliding across the wall on a mounted track rather than opening and closing with hinges. The amount of space saved by not relying on the swinging open and closed method is appreciated far and wide. Sliding barn doors are trending in home renovations, with design options growing by the number. Handyman Connection’s remodelling services in Vancouver can help select and install the right door for your home. 

Why Choose a Sliding Barn Door?

The number one benefit of sliding barn doors is that they create space that may have previously been limited. Sliding barn doors also do an excellent job of creating division in a larger area. These doors are trending for a reason — they’re multipurpose and flexible in their usage. In smaller spaces, the doors save walk space and prioritize floorplan execution. In larger areas, they can create a seamless break in a massive room without having to always have a wall in place. A little privacy goes a long way.

What Are the Options?

Speaking of style and preference, since the initial country home chic onset of the sliding barn door, there have been great leaps and bounds in the evolution of its design. Now, sliding barn doors can complement almost any style seamlessly.

• Materials

The most popular choice of material is, of course, reclaimed barn wood. However, many homeowners favour all sorts of materials. Door materials can range from raw edge cedar slabs finished with epoxy to stained glass panels to an industrial recycled metal with a patina finish. Work with the professionals at Handyman Connection to find materials that will complement your style and your interior design palette. 

• Opacity

Many materials can have varying levels of opacity. This is important to consider because when planning your sliding barn door installation, you may want to retain some of the natural light from other areas. To do this, think about glass or filmed glass as an option. Framed paper sliding barn doors are also an option to increase the flow of light between rooms. 

• Size

Sliding barn doors are often large and, well, barn door-sized, but not always. Some homeowners opt for sliding doors to partition smaller closets or powder rooms where a pocket door renovation might have been out of the budget or aesthetic. Pantry sliding barn doors are a trendy way to accent kitchen designs without taking too much space. 

How Are Sliding Barn Doors Installed? 

• Design

Depending on what you prefer to see or not see, installation can vary. Many sliding barn doors come with the sliding hardware mount that you can see above the door line. However, other sliding barn doors have a casing that will hide the hardware. Some homeowners like the rustic or industrial elements of exposed sliding rail, but it is a nuisance for others. This is a taste and visual preference that can be hammered out in the planning process. 

• Wall 

Most sliding barn doors have hardware attached to the wall and are then hung by attaching the door. The sliding wheel from the doors fits into the sliding rail of the hardware and slides open and closed. Rails will occasionally need lubrication to maintain easy and squeak-free sliding.

• Ceiling 

Ceiling installation offers a full coverage option. Often used for heavier full slab door options, the hardware is mounted to ceiling rafters through drywall, and then the door is either hung the same way as the wall installation or through a series of balls and hooks. Depending on your aesthetics and door choice, this decision will be easy to make in the end, especially with professional guidance. 

Who Should I Call?

Handyman Connection specializes in remodelling services in Vancouver to answer any questions you have about sliding barn doors and professional installation.