A functional substitute for pocket doors, barn doors have been trending in home design for several years now – and while most can agree that barn doors are esthetically pleasing, there is so much more to the barn door style trend than meets the eye.

Maybe the most notable perk of barn doors is their ease of installation. Pocket doors and standard hinged doors, alike, require much more time and expertise to install. Barn doors, on the other hand, can be installed by almost anyone (minimal skill required).

Aside from their ease of installation, barn doors are great for maximizing the square footage of any room. Utilizing wall space instead of floor space, barn doors can make your small spaces look much more expansive.

And because nearly any door can be turned into a barn door, with the right hardware, your design options are literally endless. Single, bi-parting, and by-passing barn door layout options make it possible to cover almost any opening.

So, while we can’t say for sure that barn doors will continue to be “in style”, we can at least conclude that barn doors are a great option when it comes to functionality. Even so, we’re willing to bet the barn door trend will continue for years to come.

Let Genesee Lumber help you select the right barn door(s) to complete your space!