Hey, Your Barn Door's Open!

This might be a new phrase you hear around the house. There's a new trend that I'm seeing a lot of and if you are planing a new build or remodel you may want to incorporate it into your design.

Barn doors have been used in the past in small spaces that could not accommodate a swinging door like this laundry area we put in recently for a customer.

What started out as just a hallway to the upstairs turned into such a focal point in the condo. It almost makes me want to do laundry! (almost)

Barn doors are really trending right now and there are so many ways that you can incorporate them into a space. They are being used for functionality, but you will also see them being used strictly for decorative purposes. The door choices are endless, especially when you have your builder design the door to your specifications. The door design you choose is very important, but I personally think the hardware you choose is what makes the statement. It's kind of like picking out the right piece of jewelry-it's an accent to your decor.

There are such an array of hardware choices on the market from rustic to urban, chunky iron to sleek chrome. 

Let me show you some examples of how barn doors are being used.

If you are thinking of using a barn door in your home, you need to make sure that you have enough room for the door to slide. You need wall space that is equal to the size of the door that will be installed. Get creative, paint it an accent color to match pillows or bedding. If you don't need them for privacy, use glass to allow natural lighting to flow through.
The door hardware can be shockingly expensive, but shop your local farm store and you might find some affordable 'rustic' barn door track.
All that matters is that you love it-and as always, "There's No Place Like Home"
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