Why are Barn Doors so Popular?
When designing or remodelling a home, we often think of how many bedrooms or bathrooms we want, or whether we would prefer an open plan kitchen/living room as opposed to two separate living spaces. While these things may be important, there are other things that are starting to get just as much of our attention – doors. And why not?
Traditionally, our indoor door game has been quite uninspired, being limited to mostly the standard swing open/close door or the pocket door, which slides into and out from the wall and requires a professional to be installed making it often quite costly. But no longer are we happy with the humdrum standard interior doors we have grown accustomed to – yawn! Instead, many people are opting to bring the outside indoors with a chic farmhouse look using the barn door.
A little bit of extra style and a whole lot of extra value
Barn doors definitely bring something extra to the table which standard doors cannot. They are visually aesthetic, and their uniqueness brings a rustic character to your home which simply cannot be achieved with the standard counterpart. They are also a great choice for unconventional home designs.
Do you have a difficult space where a traditional door cannot be fitted? Then, this is most probably the answer as they can be tailored to suit your home’s needs (single, bi-parting, or bypass) and can even be a distinctive focal point for any home. But, beyond this, barn doors are often the top choice for many as studies have shown that homes with rustic sliding doors can sell up to 57 days faster and at a higher price than homes without. The benefits, though, go far beyond financial and aesthetic, obviously, which is why the popularity of this rustic style continues to grow.
Space is just as good as a holiday!
These days, we often find ourselves wishing we had more space to live, and barn doors will definitely give you that. Because of their design, these traditional doors naturally take up less space in your home as no swing in or swing out clearance space is required. The door simply slides along one side of the wall, meaning it is reasonably easy to swap out old standard doors for barn doors without dealing with builders and worrying about the structure of your home.
Do you wish you had decided on that open plan living room/kitchen after all? With these sliding door, you can have the best of both worlds as it actually gives you complete control over the space in your home, meaning you can choose to make areas like your living room and kitchen one large open plan area or two separate spaces from one day to the next! So, if you need a little extra space for that dinner party you’ve always wanted, no problem. A barn door is an answer to your prayers. Or, if the kids are having a sleepover and you are trying to find a bit of peace and quiet, just close the doors and voila! A new room just for yourself.
Barn doors are a great option for many of today’s modern space problems, and they are definitely a popular solution to them, but they are also a great long-term investment, and this just adds to their versatility.
Age may be just a number, but our bodies don’t always agree
We all get older, and sooner or later, our bodies are bound to remind us of this whether we like it or not. We do, or will at some stage, have difficulty with any number of ageing health issues which could make doing simple tasks – like turning a handle to open a door – impossible to complete. But, again, barn doors are a fantastic solution as they circumvent this issue. No handle-turning is needed, making them a friendly, practical, and popular alternative for all ages and physical conditions.
Barn doors are here to stay
Barn doors have become extremely popular over recent years as they provide character, beauty, uniqueness, value, and space, and can even be easier to use for those with certain physical conditions. Some may believe that the barn door craze is just a trend, but the door’s popularity goes beyond simply being a “fad” because barn doors ensure all of the above as well as functionality in your living space.
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