Barn doors are so popular, I advise you to choose carefully.

Open Xiaohong Books and TikTok can always hit the barn door.

Barn doors are actually warehouse doors on foreign farms. Part of its functional parts (hanging rails) are also displayed as decorative parts, and its simple and individual appearance is liked by many people.

If you also plan to install a barn door, be sure to read today’s content. We will start from11 aspects will help you understand barn doors in all aspects. After reading this, you can decide whether or not to install a barn door.

1. Barn doors have many advantages

Good looks

Barn door availableAdapt\”no style\”, log style, wabi-sabi style, etc. that have become popular in recent yearsPursuitNatural style.

Because barn doors can be customized according to needsDefinedMade in China, so as long as the decoration style is not too bright and complicated, the adaptability of barn doors is very high.

Save space

fits the wall, slides and opens the door, and does not take up space. In the same category, it also saves more space than sliding doors.

Lower cost

If the door opening in your home is large, it will be very expensive to install a sliding door, but a barn door will look good and be economical.

Compared with the price of ordinary aluminum alloy sliding doors, barn doors are cheaper.

Easy to disassemble and install

Relatively simple to install and easy to disassemble.

Highly decorative

The single, original style of a barn door is equivalent to a blank piece of paper. Whether it is an original style barn door or a customized barn door with multiple functions, it is a touch of scenery in the room.

Strong plasticity

In order to adapt the form of barn doors to their own personalized homes, owners have become design experts, and there are more and more personalized barn doors. The door panel styles range from single to multiple mixes; hardware accessories are also available Various options. If these combinations do not meet your requirements, they can be customized according to your needs. src=\”https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-qvj2lq49k0/6e7037875aaa4b0eb12822d3c5ee4132~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg ?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1734923901&x-signature=oyAcyfCRpnx4qeCfOlwhC1mjs98%3D\”/>

2. There are also many shortcomings

Poor sealing

The normal state of the barn door is the open state, and the shielding effect is not high. In addition, there is a distance between the door and the wall, so compared with ordinary indoor doors, the sealing performance is poorer.

Poor sound insulation

The barn door has poor airtightness and cannot be said to have much sound insulation effect.

High load-bearing requirements

Because the barn door is hung on the upper track, only the upper track is stressed, so there are certain load-bearing requirements for the wall.

Pinch hand

Families with children need to pay attention

In order to push and pull smoothly, there will be a 10-15mm gap between the door panel and the wall. Children sometimes cannot reach the door handle; in some cases, it is barely enough. It is difficult to reach the door handle but use strength, so many children are used to holding the side of the door and pushing hard, which may cause pinching of hands.

Similarly like this, hold the entire side of the door with your small hands

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3. Applicable space

Suitable for some semi-closed The spaceis the most practical.

For someFor spaces with poor lighting, you can use Glass span>Barn door with solid wood inlayBorrow light.

Some more If the messy storage space does not require much closure, you can use a barn door to cover it, which can take into account both practicality and aesthetics.

Living room

A barn door can be installed next to the TV background wall, which can usually block the TV and bring a stronger sense of integrity.

Cloakroom

Saving space, the cloakroom does not require high airtightness, so barn doors are suitable.

Built-in storage, cloakrooms or closets are great candidates for space division with barn doors. The door can be closed when not in use, which is both hidden and beautiful.

Study

The study is a place for working and studying. It does not involve airtightness. You can consider barn doors. But be aware that the study is a place that needs to be quiet, but the sound insulation effect of barn doors is notIt\’s very strong. If the location of the study room is reasonable, it can still be considered.

Storage room

Barn doors were originally The door used for the outdoor storage room can be brought into the home this time. The storage room for storing sundries is covered by a barn door, bringing a touch of texture to the smoky life.

4.Unfit space

Bedroom

The sound insulation effect of barn doors is not very good and is not suitable for placement in the bedroom. If you really want to install a barn door in the bedroom, you must choose a silent rail. If it is not synchronized with your family\’s rest time, then Be prepared to wear earplugs when sleeping.

Another reason is that if a barn door is used as a room door, a door cover may be made. The door cover has a certain thickness. If the door cover and the barn door are It cannot be installed unless the space between doors is properly reserved.

Barn doors are generally not equipped with door locks. If they are installed, they can be solved by installing traditional hasp locks, so they are not suitable for bedroom installation.

Bathroom

The sealing of the barn door is poor, so don\’t worry about the bathroom. The smell will spread to the entire room.

Kitchen

There is still a problem of sealing, so it is not suitable. But you said that you are very rebellious, so you insist on installing a barn door in the kitchen. It is okay, use a better range hood, and try not to stir-fry.

Generally, barn doors are coated with wood wax oil or varnish. If you are worried that oil fumes will penetrate into the door, you can ask when customizing.

5.Material

Common materials: solid wood, old wooden boards, old door panels, composite boards, Glass, metal, blackboard, etc.

Solid wood, old wooden boards, and old door panelsare more in line with the original attributes of barn doors.

Barn doors made of glass, metal, blackboardand other materials are the product of decorative style and functional requirements.

Among them, solid wood is more expensive;Composite panels are cost-effective;Whole glassThere are not many barn doors, and the pricesNot cheap;MetalBarn doors are hotter and cheaper than glass,Suitable for more personalized spaces.

6. Style and form

The traditional combination of black hanging rails and dark wooden doors often adds a retro flavor to the space, but it also gives people a heavy feeling. If you want to visually weaken the volume of the barn door, It is recommended to choose light color

White, Wood color and high saturationcolors are popular choices in recent years, and they can be matched according to the overall style of the room and personal aesthetics

For a personalized style, you can choose bright metallic components that have become popular in recent years and combine them with wooden doors that match the color of your home space. Or useUse solid wood composite, glass, aluminum alloy + glass, metal materialsDoor panels made of other materials. In addition, the composite form inlaid withmirror and blackboard wall is also very effective. .

Other space

Barn doors come in a variety of shapes and styles, including as windows and cabinet doors.

Pure decoration

If you have a large house and need to partition part of the space, you can choose a barn door. Coat the wooden door with a layer of paint to match the overall style of the house, and you can also install a door handle.

One ​​door for many purposes

Two different places Shared door. For example, cabinets and door openings can share a door, TV cabinets and bookcases can share a door, etc.

No matter what Regardless of style or form, we must pay attention to the harmonious proportions of doors, walls and the entire space.

7.Requirements for hardware

The better the hardware, the smoother it is to use and makes less noise, and the price is higher. In order to use the effect, try to choose better hardware.

Hardware includes hanging rails, pulleys, stops, swing stops, anti-falling blocks, screws, ground guides, etc.

There are two main materials for hanging rails, metal and stainless steel. Dark stainless steel hanging rails are the choice of most people, and dark colors are more suitable for valleys.The most original and simple shape of the warehouse door.

There are many pulley styles and there are many suitable styles, just choose the right one.

8.Installation requirements

The most important thing to do before installing a barn door is to take a look What type of material is your wall made of? Must be installed on a load-bearing wall, load-bearing beam, red brick or concrete wall.

Try not to install on walls made of foam bricks or hollow bricks. If you are rebellious, you must pretend to be rebellious, that’s okay too.

Use long screws to penetrate the wall, and then use enlarged gaskets to disperse the stress points, increase the contact area, increase friction, and distribute the weight of the door to a larger area on the stress area.

Another method isGroutthe drilled holes.

No matter which method, you mustCommunicate with the foreman in advance.

In addition to the requirements for the wall, the wall above the door opening must also be larger than 16cm, which is the usual track width. If there is a door pocket, the width of the door pocket must also be left.

In order to ensure smooth pushing and pulling,The gap on the side is about 10-15mm span>If there is a Ming-style skirting next to it, the thickness of the skirting must also be taken into account. At the same time, there must be a distance from the ground10mm gap to avoid ground friction.The width of the door panel should be greater than the width of the door opening, and the width of the wall next to the door opening should be greater than the width of the door panel.

It should be noted that you need to be cautious when drilling holes for hanging rods. When installing the hanging rods, you must let the master look at it, otherwise If it\’s not accurate, just drill a bunch of holes and the wall will be riddled with holes, which will give you a headache. And it will be even more painful if you can\’t hang it in the end.

9.How to customize?

Barn doors are not difficult to buy. Door panels and hardware can be purchased online and at building materials markets.

The main hardware of the barn door is the hanging rail for hanging the door body and ground swing stops. Wooden doors must be installed with swing stops, but glass doors can be unsettled. The quality of the track determines the safety factor and user experience of the door. Therefore, choosing a good quality track is very important, even more critical than the door itself.

You can customize and buy hardware online; you can also buy hardware online and customize door panels in the building materials market.

If it is a personalized barn door, be sure to askAsk the manufacturerCan Make it. Some manufacturers will doI don’t know how to make doors, but I don’t know how to make shapes like bookshelf railings, or I don’t have much experience.

10. How much does it cost?

There are many factors that affect the price:Door panel material, hardware (including: rails, hanging rails, stoppers, swing stops, anti-falling blocks, screws, etc.), workmanship , coating, area size.

Generally,Around 1000-2000 yuan is the choice of more people. It needs to be looked at according to the actual customization situation.

11.Personalized design

Good looks + practicality seem to be the factors that make barn doors so popular. If you are interested in personalized barn doors, you can also choose from the following styles of barn doors.

Barn door + bookshelf

More practical and beautiful High value, strong fashion sense, gentle and quiet.

Barn door + Changhong glass

The combination of two popular products is also loved by many people. The light transmittance of Changhong glass is much higher than that of ordinary door panels, and the transparency of the space instantly increases by several levels.

Barn Door+ Blackboard

Cute and childlike. You can doodle at will, and you can also record your daily lists or tips on it. It can also be customized into a magnetic blackboard and become another place for refrigerator magnets.

Barn door + mirror

It is very practical and can also enhance the layering of the space.

Barn doors with hidden tracks, also known as ghost barn doors

Stronger integrity and beautiful appearance. But without the exposed rustic feel of the unique accessories of barn doors, it is more minimalist.

Summary

After seeing this, you should have something in mind.

If the layout and needs of your home do not have high functional requirements for interior doors and you want a personalized and fashionable item, then you can consider barn doors.

If you still have certain functional requirements for interior doors, then even if the barn door is not expensive, beautiful and has personality, it is not your first choice and you can consider it again.

This article was edited by Qijia Xiaocai. Some of the pictures are from the Internet and will be deleted!

Article source: Selected small apartment decoration cases (jiaxhx)

Decoration assistant: Qijia Weiwei (qijiavv)

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