Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Barn Doors. Yea or Nay?

I was watching an episode of Candice Tells All, where she puts a sliding barn door in a kitchen/family room. A very rustic element in an otherwise modern space that totally worked. It gives that modern farmhouse vibe that has been so popular of late.



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It got me thinking about my sister's attic. She has been planning a major renovation of the attic of her
home and would love to put a rustic, sliding barn door in the washroom. I think it would be an amazing architectural element in the space.
I searched pinterest for some inspiration.

My absolute favorite.
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A fun pop of color!
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                       Love the black hardware.


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These are huge!

Beautiful space.
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Ok. I know it's not sliding doors but I absolutely love this nursery.
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So what about you? Does the rustic charm of a barn door paired with clean lines make you swoon too? I'd love to hear your opinion.. yay or nay?
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  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I am a fan of the look. I did this in a friend's house whose bathroom was open to his bedroom (like in a hotel). I used a salvaged door and it turned out great. Plus he liked the "manly" rustic look it added.

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  2. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsAugust 30, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I've never met a barn door I don't like. My in-laws just installed them in their basement and they are seriously fabulous and really handy, too. They get totally out of the way for moving things through door ways which is handy.

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  3. AngieAugust 30, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    LOVE barn doors- especially indoors!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Yay! Especially in a bright colour or a rustic wood.

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  5. gingerpieceAugust 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I LOVE the look of barn doors in homes. I generally prefer the natural/stained ones to the painted ones, but that yellow one is pretty appealing!

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  6. Danielle Oakey InteriorsAugust 30, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    love love love love it!

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  7. elizabeth@themustardceilingAugust 30, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Definitely Yay, love the look! I am really drawn to the orange image for a laundry space.

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  8. KristenAugust 30, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I really like them but it depends on the setting for me. I really like the one with the windows up top - so cute!

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  9. mapleleavessycamoretreesAugust 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I'm putting a barn door in our new master bedroom. Totally LOVE the look of 'em. You can check mine out--I'd love to hear your opinion on what color to paint it!

    http://www.mapleleavessycamoretrees.com/2011/05/barn-door-intervention.html

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  10. MindyAugust 30, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Yay all the way!!! I absolutely love them and have some pinned as well. :o)

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  11. Ana LizaAugust 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Oh I love the rustic element these doors add. I think a barn door would look amazing in the attic!

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  12. ElissaAugust 30, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I LOVE them all! great idea!

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  13. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileAugust 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I say yea! My favorite is the yellow one!

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  14. Michelle @ Michelle Lee InteriorsAugust 30, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I LOVE them! It adds such a unique architectural element to a room while functioning similar to a pocket door (I love when things don't take up a whole lot of space)!

    mylifeasamrsh.blogspot.com

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  15. ColleenAugust 30, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I love the barn doors!

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  16. Shannon @ What's Up WhimsyAugust 30, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    A big YAY for me!

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  17. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}August 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I so love rustic elements in a room...and this is such a fun, big statement! I especially love the bold and bright colored one...so much fun!

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  18. Paula@SweetPeaAugust 30, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I love the look of sliding barn doors. If I ever get to build a home, this is a feature that I know I'd love to have.

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  19. KristaAugust 30, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    YEA! Although I wonder about the noise/privacy depending what sort of room you use them on.

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  20. Amanda @ Little House on the CornerAugust 31, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I think these spaces all pulled the barn door off beautifully. I like how some of them made it modern by painting it a bright color. It's a unique element that adds character to a home!

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  21. Stacy CUrranAugust 31, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I just stumbled over here, and am SO glad I did! Love your blog and happy to be a new follower!
    Stacy

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  22. PaulaSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    I absolutely love the look of barn doors in such a modern space!

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  23. ElsaSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Love, love, LOVE barn doors!

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  24. Holly GruszkaSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I really love the look. It's just the touch of rustic that I like but the room can still stay modern. I love all of your inspiration pictures you have too - it even looks great painted too.

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  25. SHERRY HARTOctober 8, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Jane....thanks for featuring my nursery in your round up of barn doors :) I love all of the other examples and will be doing some serious pinning!!!

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  26. KendraOctober 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Banr doors?? yea, yea, yea

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