Why Barn Doors Are Still On-Trend

Why Barn Doors Are Still On-Trend

Trends come and go, however, when it comes to functional and practical trends, they often evolve rather than completely go out of style. That’s why barn doors are still a popular choice with homeowners. These versatile internal doors not only look good, they also offer practical benefits.

With the opportunity to create a contemporary appeal, a rustic charm, industrial chic or modern country, barn doors are still going strong. This is why.

Barn Doors Maximise Internal Rooms

Beyond their ability to enhance the character of a room, internal barn doors offer one key advantage: they maximise floor space. Unlike hinged doors, barn doors operate as a sliding door system, creating more floor area in the room. This feature makes them ideal for use in apartment living and dining areas and in small spaces such as bathrooms, robes and linens.

Provide Easy Access

Barn doors are an excellent choice for enhancing accessibility in homes, particularly for elderly individuals and wheelchair users. In contrast to hinge doors that require additional space to open, the sliding mechanism provides a seamless and barrier-free transition between rooms. In addition, the handle on barn doors is far easier to compared to door levers or doorknobs.

Endless Design Options

Barn doors come in a variety of design options from modern barn house and Hampton’s charm to rustic, countryside abodes. This versatile door style comes in solid timber, timber veneer, or a primed finish, ready to paint in any colour to match your design. In addition, barn doors, like any door, can be custom-made to suit any situation.

Product Spotlight

Hume FBDS4 Barn Door

2150x1000x35mm

• Suitable for interior applications to offer country appeal
• Features a deep linear rout design in FBDS4 profile
• Hollow core construction for a lightweight option
• Primed, premium 6mm MDF door skins for extra strength

Corinthian Moda Barn Door

2150x1000x35mm

• Suitable for interior applications to add character to the home
• Offers an authentic barn door look
• Solid core construction for strength and durability
• American White Oak timber veneer door skins

Hume FBDS1 Barn Door

2150x1000x35mm

• Suitable internally to provide a farmhouse twist to a modern home
• A deep vertical rout design (FBDS1 profile)
• Hollow core for a cost-effective and lightweight option
• Premium 6mm MDF door skins, primed ready for paint

Hume FBDS5 Barn Door

2150x1000x35mm

• Suitable internally offering country charm
• A deep vertical rout design (FBDS1 profile)
• Hollow core for a cost-effective and lightweight option
• Premium 6mm MDF door skins, primed ready for paint

Outside of our online range, we offer custom doors. Bowens and Circa Showroom supplied an oversized QLD spotted gum barn door for the Nagambie Brewery and Distillery. This feature door creates a grand entry to the venue while remaining a practical choice for a thoroughfare.

Whether you’re looking for an off-the-shelf option or custom barn door, Bowens has a selection of over 8,000 doors to choose from, so you can find the right door for the job.