Think about this: every home needs doors, whether they’re interior or exterior. However doors are seldom considered a ‘home fashion accessory’. I believe that thinking to be rather short-sighted! Let’s face it, the average home has almost as many doors in it as it does windows; sometimes more. But do we agonize over them the way we do so many other aspects of our home? Truth be told; not as often as we should. A door is a way of getting from here to there, right? Nothing could be farther from the truth!
These rustic barn doors make a definite statement about the taste of the homeowner.
The style of door we choose makes a statement about us and what we might (or might not) wish to reveal to the outside world. It will also give clues as to what colors and textures we like. Doors can say a great deal about our personal style. Are we sleek and Modern or do we lean toward a heavier European look; are we Traditional/Classic or are we into rustic Country?
A contemporary barn door in an older city building makes for an eye-catching juxtaposition of old and new.
All of the above mentioned styles can be interpreted through the use of barn doors. Don’t believe me? Take a look for yourself. These doors are varied in type and style but the one thing they have in common is all of them fit under the heading of “Barn Door”.
How clever is this? These barn doors make mundane sliders look great and provide added protection from the elements when closed.
These contemporary interior sliding barn doors are perfect for separating the master bath from the master bedroom.
I love this look and idea. A metal exterior barn door slides easily into place for either privacy or protection from inclement weather.
This door is incorporated into an urban loft apartment bringing both an industrial and modern feel to the space.
These doors provide both an Asian and an Arts and Crafts period element.
Nothing says 'Cottage' like a few English Tudor barn doors!
I'll end with a classic, and still my favorite, barn door: the double 'X' weathered barn board slider! It doesn't get any better than these!
Fantastic, fabulous doors. Although i live in a convention home but i have a great love forlog home, in fact I own one in Vancouver Canada…
Thanks, Brian! Please send me info and/or pictures of your log home(s)!!!!
I visited Iceland where there is very little wood available and homes are built mostly from masonry materials. Their front door s on the other hand are wood and lavish in design!
I, too, have visited Iceland and recall the beautiful wood doors; many of them in the barn door style. That’s the beauty of barn doors, they fit in anywhere with every type of architecture!
Hi, I am renovating a home in New Orleans that has existing exterior barn doors. The installation of the doors has lead to some problems that I would like to try and alleviate. When the doors are closed there are gaps around all the edges and the elements have been allowed to enter into the home. Is there a sound solution to weatherproofing barn doors? One thought that I have had was to cut the doors like a trapezoid to fit inside of the door frame cut to accept the trapezoid door shape snugly and mount the door on telescoping rods that connect to the wheels. What do you think?
Thanks
Benjamin
Hi Benjamin,
I’m not sure about weatherproofing original barn doors as I’ve always delt with reproduction barn doors. I do have an idea, though, on where you might go for help. Try Barn Interiors (www.barninteriors.com) as they sell barn doors and all sorts of spcialty barn door hardware specific to old barn doors. They should be able to point you toward what you need.
Good Luck!
For installation tips on barn doors, try contacting a company that makes them like http://www.woodstarproducts.com. They might have some helpful suggestions to solve your problem. Hope that helps. Good luck!
Thanks, Kelly!
If only more people would read this!
Why, thank you for your kind comment. We couldn’t agree more!
If only I had a dollar for each time I came here.. Great post!