The Beauty of Barn Doors and Where to Put Them

Barn doors are functional and look distinct in the house. It’s a great way to create an accent piece on a blah wall that also suits a purpose. Their different styles and designs allow them to blend anywhere including bathrooms, patios, living rooms, and closets. Best of all, barn doors are an easy upgrade that is cost effective and easy to install, adding so much charm to the home.

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Barn doors don’t have to look like they belong on an actual barn - many barn doors come in sleek colors, MDF construction and modern finishes to fit into any modern, transitional or contemporary home.

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Barn doors are also great at offering an open/closed option for spaces of the house that don’t require privacy like offices or playrooms. They continue to let natural window light into otherwise closed spaces (like hallways) through glass or resin inserts. Barn doors can also take a classic shape like the french balcony door and turn it into an interior piece you definitely don’t want to hide!

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Barn doors are also a great way to get character fast. Maybe you want just little touches of different styles here or there? Barn doors are a great accent piece. When left open, they can be considered works of art on the wall.

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Barn doors come in as rustic or as modern varieties as you wish, but they also offer a rustic touch to otherwise contemporary homes.

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Barn doors are also great solutions for spaces that do not require a specific size of door - they can be tall and narrow or short and squat, offering a privacy option to any sized opening.