{"id":8006,"date":"2018-02-04T15:51:11","date_gmt":"2018-02-04T15:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/are-barn-doors-here-to-stay\/"},"modified":"2018-02-04T22:39:26","modified_gmt":"2018-02-04T22:39:26","slug":"are-barn-doors-here-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/are-barn-doors-here-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Barn Doors Here To Stay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div readability=\"95.446666666667\">\n<p>If it seems like what was dismissed as a flash-in-the-pan trend has stuck around a lot longer than many of us predicted, you&#8217;re right. Barn doors are now becoming a staple in homes from new construction to renovations for their unique appeal and space-saving properties. If the word &#8220;barn&#8221; is turning you off, rest assured that there are a variety of styles that can bring a fresh look to your home along with new function. Not only that, barn doors can also bring increased value &#8211; important if you&#8217;re thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/who-should-i-choose-to-sell-my-home-a-realtor-or-a-lawyer\/\">selling your home<\/a> or just want to make smart renovations.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s official: Barn doors are incredibly hip,&#8221; said Pro Remodeler. A\u00a0recent study &#8220;found that these contemporary yet rustic sliding doors can help a home sell as many as 57 days faster and at a higher price point. The study analyzed descriptions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/property-center-nigeria\/\">listings<\/a> of more than 2 million homes sold between January 2014 and March 2016 to see how certain keywords affect a home&#8217;s sale. Of all the terms analyzed, \u2018barn doors&#8217; brought the highest premium, with homes whose listings mentioned this door type selling for an average of 13 percent above expected values.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecreativityexchange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/French-Country-Barn-Doors-e1473128521405.jpg?w=500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>pilotproject.org<\/center><\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0Google Trends, interest in barn doors &#8220;quadrupled between 2012 and 2017,&#8221; said Victoria Advocate. Another advantage of barn doors: they&#8217;re easy to install, and are even DIY friendly for the average person.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In addition to their powerful visual appeal, barn doors can also be an effective way to partition open spaces,&#8221; said Pro Remodeler. &#8220;Many homes today have two larger rooms, such as the kitchen and living room, connected by a wide opening. While a barn door added to such spaces will likely stay open more often than not, it can act as the perfect feature to suggest spatial separation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sandtownmillworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/cirql-barn-doors-480x480.png?w=500\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>sandtownmillworks.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>These oversize, reclaimed <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/discover-the-top-construction-materials\/\">wood<\/a> barn doors look great in a commercial space, creating privacy for a conference room in the same way they would in a living space.<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sebringdesignbuild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/The-50-Best-Pictures-of-Barn-Doors-1_Sebring-Services.jpg?w=500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>sebringdesignbuild.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>These more traditional doors set off a private living room.<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.slidingdoorco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Black-Frame-Suspended-Barn-Doors.jpg?w=500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>slidingdoorco.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Black-framed, glass-paneled doors are on trend and bring a modern look to the space. Plus, you can close off the kitchen without losing light.<\/p>\n<p><b>Instead of more traditional doors<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A little bit rustic with contemporary flair, this barn door has some heft to it, which gives it a substantial feel and the size required to slide past a wide bathroom door opening.<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxurylivingfortlauderdale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Rustic-Barn-Door-Bathroom.jpg?w=500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>luxurylivingfortlauderdale.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Steel is another material that is being used for barn doors, and one that brings in an industrial feel. In this space, a steel sliding door looks is the perfect choice to separate the living space from the bedroom.<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pinimg.com\/736x\/33\/67\/9f\/33679f8160603de321aa34a144e2f0be--metal-doors-the-doors.jpg?w=500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>pinterest.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a bedroom tucked behind there. A swinging door may take a way from the flow of the room or impede into the living space. Instead, the blue door adds an architectural element to the space.<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com\/im\/22209381\/resize-h800%5Ecompr-r85\/3010\/30103728\/Interior%2BBarn%2BDoor.jpg?w=500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>wayfair.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>This version looks like a decorative wall, but it&#8217;s actually a 12-foot barn door that slides away to reveal a hidden laundry room.<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51prTGyEv2L.jpg?w=500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>amazon.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p><b>Beyond room-sized doors<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Barn doors or even showing up in items like bathroom vanities, which are especially useful in a small space that might not allow for a swinging door.<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mobileimages.lowes.com\/product\/converted\/764053\/764053508028.jpg?w=500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>slickdeals.net<\/center><\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re also being woven into <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/best-furniture-pieces-for-your-home-and-office\/\">furniture<\/a>, like this entertainment unit.<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchcraftfurniture.com\/images\/products\/_productView\/Sliding-Barn-Door-TV-in-DCDCS.JPG?w=500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>dutchcraftfurniture.com<\/center>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><a hre=\"https:\/\/realtytimes.com\/consumeradvice\/homeownersadvice\/item\/1014762-20180205-are-barn-doors-here-to-stay\"> Realtytimes <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If it seems like what was dismissed as a flash-in-the-pan trend has stuck around a lot &hellip; <a title=\"Are Barn Doors Here To Stay?\" class=\"hm-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/are-barn-doors-here-to-stay\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Are Barn Doors Here To Stay?<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8007,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4],"tags":[15230,2890,523,4784,12908,543,10,627,127,1007,818,219,4863,15318],"class_list":["post-8006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opportunities-in-new-markets","tag-amazon","tag-construction","tag-country","tag-furniture","tag-home","tag-home-buying-guide","tag-home-sell","tag-homeowners","tag-homes","tag-owners","tag-real","tag-realty","tag-selling-your-home","tag-wayfair"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/French-Country-Barn-Doors-e1473128521405.jpg?fit=526%2C734&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":7978,"url":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/2018-interior-home-design-trends\/","url_meta":{"origin":8006,"position":0},"title":"2018 Interior Home Design Trends","author":"Amazing Property","date":"February 1, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"As we have closed the door on 2017, it's time to look ahead at home trends in 2018. 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