Barn doors are a great addition to any home as they don’t require a lot of space, yet they can command up to 13.4% higher selling prices than houses sold without interior barn doors (Zillow).
There are also many other barn door benefits to be had, including the pleasing aesthetic value of a barn door and the fact that it is very easy to size and install. And there are so many alternatives for track and accessory design that it’s easy to find options that resonate with your home environment.
What can barn doors do for your decor?
Barn doors have a lot to offer you, your family, and your home. So let’s look at the most popular barn door benefits homeowners are so fond of.
Easy installation
Barn doors are simple to install, whether you use top mount or side mount barn door tracks. Another option is our knockdown glass barn doors which are also very easy to install with our top mounted door tracks. Use our handy how-to articles to see just how quickly you can get your barn door installed.
Simple to size
Barn door requirements are simple when compared to the cumbersome specifications needed to install a conventional door. Measurements have to be exact, or your door won’t fit the opening properly.
With barn doors, the tracks usually have predrilled holes. It’s easy to ensure your door will fit by measuring the width of your doorway, then adding 2-4”. The height of your door will depend on how high up above the doorway you want your track to be. Measure this distance, then subtract 1” to ensure the barn door can move freely. It’s simple maths, making sizing and installing an easy DIY project for a lazy weekend afternoon.
Space saving
Even if you’re not living in a flat or a small house, space can be at a premium in your home. Conventional doors use up space because they require a lot of room to swing out when they open. They can also block walkways unless they are kept closed at all times.
However, one of the prime barn door benefits you will experience is more space. This is because barn doors do not swing out. They instead glide along the wall on the tracks above the doorway. They don’t need as much room to move, so you can put furniture next to a barn door without it getting in the way of its functionality.
Versatile design
There are so many different barn door track designs and ways to accessorise. For example, we offer the conventional side mount and top mount tracks in antique brass, matte black, matte white, satin nickel and stainless steel.
In addition, our barn door tracks come in charming rustic decorative shapes such as wheel, horseshoe, and arrow designs. With these kinds of options available, you are sure to find the right track and accessories to match the look of your home.
On-trend
Barn doors have been part of a growing interior design trend for a while now, which began with the shabby chic look some years ago. But now barn doors have graduated from simply rustic to other looks such as modern, industrial, and minimalist.
Our knockdown glass barn doors are a good example of the new incarnation barn doors are now taking. But rest assured, you can pretty much find any door or track to suit your preferred home decor choices.
Private
You might be wondering if privacy is one of the barn door benefits you can boast about. Thankfully-yes, you can have your barn door and your privacy too with the help of a little latch lock. This locks barn doors from the inside, which is handy for rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms.
Get all the barn door benefits with Rolltrak
At Rolltrak, we have a large selection of products that can help you easily and quickly install your own barn door and start seeing all the barn door benefits you signed up for.
See all our barn door hardware online or visit your local Bunnings Warehouse.
