Sliding Barn Doors Maximize Space and Design
September 18th, 2008Long used on barns because of their practicality, sliding barn doors have been modernized by the design community and are found in the most up-to-date spaces including lofts, condos, hotels and offices. Sliding barn doors are a unique and effective way to divide large rooms, maximize space and create visual impact.
Design Ideas
1. For a modern, urban look, hang a sliding barn door with an exposed stainless steel track and rollers. German manufacturer MWE offers a wide spectrum of high-end, commercial-grade sliding door hardware.
2. For a classic aesthetic, conceal the track with a valance that matches the other millwork in the project. For jobs with 40 or more sliding barn doors, TruStile can source the hardware and valance (starting at $100 list).
3. Use one of TruStiles 40 unique architectural glass or resin inserts to add that factor to your sliding barn door. Consider a laminated glass pattern for applications that require privacy.
4. For spacious openings, use a pair of sliding doors so you can close off one room from another.
Especially popular for hospitality design, the popularity of the sliding barn door is driven as much by space constraints as it is by an interest in the unconventional. Due to the typical size and placement of bathrooms in hotel guest rooms, swinging doors often create wasted space and awkward openings. Like pocket doors, sliding barn doors eliminate the extra space required for a swinging door, while providing the added benefit of an eye-catching design element. Most any opening can be converted into a sliding barn door, making this door style as popular for renovations as it is for new construction.
Sliding barn doors are not just for small spaces. True to their historic namesake, these doors work well in large, open spaces and can be used to enhance a rooms functionality and character. Whether you require a spacious, open room or the cozy privacy of a closed-off suite, TruStiles barn doors provide the design flexibility to effortlessly customize your homes floor plan.
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