Decorating Ideas For Old Barn Doors

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Tara Striano

You might think that barn doors are strictly for farmhouses (hello, Joanna Gaines!), but believe it or not, this design element works beautifully in a variety of other spaces. Whether you're seeking to add a rustic touch to a modern kitchen or need a tasteful way to divide areas in a room, sliding barn doors are a versatile design solution. See 25 of our favorite interiors featuring creative sliding barn door ideas.

Room, Furniture, Dining room, Property, Interior design, Table, Building, House, Floor, Ceiling,

Tara Striano

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Farmhouse Dining

A modern farmhouse in Watermill, New York, designed by Huniford, serves as a weekend getaway for a young family. The sliding barn door and gray wood flooring, reclaimed from a barn in Vermont, add contrast to the sculptural light fixture, which is vintage. The dining space in the 1910 rustic home is also furnished with a custom table paired with vintage chairs in a Pierre Frey fabric.

White, Furniture, Room, Kitchen, Property, Ceiling, Countertop, Interior design, Floor, Cabinetry,

Pete Albert Photography LLC

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Bright White

A sliding barn door creates a focal point in an all-white modern kitchen design scheme by Kimmel Studio.

Furniture, Room, Cabinetry, Cupboard, Door, Building, Hardwood, Shelving, Interior design, Floor,

Paul Dyer

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Touch of Blue

A blue barn door adds visual interest to a family room and mini bar. Design by Jeff King & Company.

Room, Bedroom, Furniture, Bed, Interior design, Wall, Bedding, Table, Linens, Ceiling,

Ian Danker

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Furniture, Room, Property, Table, Dining room, Interior design, Building, Door, Chair, Kitchen & dining room table,

Anthony Crisafulli

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Double Duty

A pair of sliding barn doors adds charm to a farmhouse breakfast room in Dover, MA. Architecture by Patrick Ahearn Architect.

Bedroom, Room, Property, Furniture, Bed, Interior design, Ceiling, Bed frame, Real estate, Building,

Tom Zikas

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Lake Tahoe Retreat

A combination of exposed beams, a barn door, and a paisley duvet create the perfect setting for a Lake Tahoe bedroom. Design by Aspen Leaf Interiors.

Room, Interior design, Living room, Ceiling, Property, Furniture, Building, House, Home, Real estate,

Jeff McNamara

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Room, Furniture, Floor, Countertop, Cabinetry, Property, Interior design, Tile, Building, Bathroom,

Anthony Crisafulli

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New England Kitchen

A sliding barn door and stone accent wall offer visual interest in an New England farmhouse kitchen. Architecture by Patrick Ahearn Architect.

Floor, Room, Wood flooring, Door, Property, Furniture, Interior design, Wood, Hardwood, Building,

Angle Eye Photography

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Traditional Mudroom

A rustic barn door adds a dose of character to a traditional gray and white mudroom featuring a chevron patterned floor. Architecture by Period Architecture.

Room, Furniture, Property, Interior design, Floor, House, Tile, Building, Wall, Architecture,

Emily Minton Redfield

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Interior design, Room, Living room, Furniture, Property, Building, Wall, House, Ceiling, Architecture,

Dino Tonn Photography

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Airy Family Room

For The Refined Group, a sleek iron barn door proved to be the perfect accent in a family room outfitted with custom furniture designs.

Stairs, Property, Door, Room, Floor, Handrail, Wood, Hardwood, Architecture, Wood flooring,

Pete Albert Photography LLC

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Rustic White

A rustic white barn door brings balance to a modern barn house by Kimmel Studio.

Countertop, Room, Kitchen, Cabinetry, Property, Furniture, Interior design, Refrigerator, Building, Home,

Thomas Kuoh

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Pantry Detail

A barn door and a framed chalkboard in complementary wood tones add a focal point to a kitchen design by Kriste Michelini Interiors.

Room, Floor, Property, Door, Tile, Automotive exterior, Flooring, Material property, Real estate, Architecture,

Interiors by Design, Inc

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Master Remodel

A set of white barn doors steal the show in a master remodel by Karen Mills.

Room, Furniture, Floor, Wood flooring, Property, Product, Interior design, Laminate flooring, Shelf, Wall,

Michael Patrick Lefebvre

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Natural Oak Door

A natural oak barn door adds a cozy vibe to a kitchen pantry and breakfast room area. Design by Sophia Shibles Interiors.

Furniture, Room, Interior design, Floor, Coffee table, Wall, Table, Living room, Yellow, Couch,

Eric Rorer

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Refined Sitting Room

For a refined siting room, design firm bd home chose to balance a lucite coffee table with a large sliding barn door.

Property, Room, Floor, Door, Building, Interior design, Furniture, Wood flooring, House, Hardwood,

Dream Photography. Clayton Girard

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Palmetto Bluff Foyer

A barn door enlivens a foyer in a Palmetto Bluff home designed by J Banks Design.

Bedroom, Furniture, Bed, Room, Bed frame, Bed sheet, Interior design, Property, Mattress, Bedding,

Brian Cole Photography

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Clothes hanger, Room, Wall, Door, Wardrobe, Business bag, Furniture, Cupboard, Closet, Visual arts,

Moris Moreno

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Rustic Iron

A rustic iron barn door makes a statement in a closet space designed by Daryl Carter.

Property, Room, Door, Interior design, Building, Architecture, Floor, Wall, Ceiling, Automotive exterior,

Phillip Ennis

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Room, Property, Floor, Door, Laminate flooring, Hardwood, Wood flooring, Wall, Wood, Flooring,

Getty Images

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Rustic Style

A wooden barn door in varied brown tones brings a timeless touch to a room with deep gray walls.

Room, Property, Furniture, Hardwood, Wood stain, Floor, Wood, House, Wall, Door,

Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC

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Door, Vehicle door, Automotive exterior, Room, Material property, Glass, Home door, Aluminium, Floor, Metal,

Getty Images

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Fresh White and Blue

Details, including a white sliding barn door with a silver track, make for a classic room design.

Ceiling, Property, Lighting, Daylighting, Room, Beam, Interior design, Light fixture, Ceiling fixture, Architecture,

Patrick Cline

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Pop of Teal

A teal barn door in an airy Manhattan loft is the perfect complement for a high ceiling with wood beams.

Shelf, Furniture, Room, Shelving, Door, Cupboard, Floor, Hardwood, Wood, Bookcase,

Getty Images

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Striking Black

A black barn door is a brilliant space-saving solution for this gray and white interior.

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