Barn Doors for Patio Slider
The traditional patio slider door has always been a big design challenge for function and beauty. For so many years I would see the hanging vertical blinds in every home with the typical builder patio doors. You know the kind that has the little twist rod to open and close them and that every kid is attracted to pull off each slat one by one?? Yes, those. They may add privacy, but lack seriously in design appeal.
I’m so excited to share with you this amazing DIY Barn Door in my client’s home. I say “client” loosely because she happens to be my best friend and gave me free reign in redecorating her family room and kitchen this year! So much fun! She originally had drapes hanging on each side of her slider patio door, but they had seen better days from the day in and day out opening and closing for privacy. I came up with the idea to hang a set of barn doors since she was wanting to add a little farmhouse flare. This was one of those design moments when I was keeping my fingers crossed that the project would turn out how I envisioned. Her husband was willing to take on the challenge and build these doors from scratch and he definitely deserves an A+ in my book!
As you can see one door glides right over the other door. He ordered the track system from 1925workbench.com and floor guides from realslidinghardware.com. The doors glide so smoothly! I couldn’t be happier and talk about making a statement as these are the first thing you see when you walk into their front door looking to the back of the house.
With Barn doors being all the craze these days, I’m sure this family will be happy with this new design for years to come.
Thank you for giving us the inspiration for these barn doors, my beautiful friend! You never cease to amaze me with your talents and awe inspiring ideas. I’m beyond blessed to call you my best friend! Much love…Megan
Love the doors, Shauna!! Great job! And I’d love to see more of this space you designed for your friend…bet it’s fabulous!! :))
Thanks Bree!! I’ve got to get over to her house and take some more photos! I’ll be posting on that too! We put the gorgeous Fixer Upper Chandelier in her family room that I can’t wait to show!
xo,
Shauna
hi! i love these doors as well..my husband aclulaty made us almost the exact thing for our bedroom and bathroom doors..except instead of painting them, we stained them with used motor oil from his old truck! sounds kooky, but it really looks amazing. it gives it that vintage, honey color. i should send you a picture so you don’t think i’m crazy : ) and for the longest time, i forot to peel the price sticker off the steel rails he built them on-they were literally barn rails from southern states and they were something like 12.99! i guess my point is, they are surprisingly easy to do!! (especially if you’re husband is pretty handy)
Hi Monica!
That is so creative of your hubby! I love barn doors throughout the home! Thanks for sharing your barn door story! Have a wonderful day!
Shauna
I’ve gotta say, I’m still in love with barn doors for an interior “wow” statement. I’ve been lusting over them since the very first time I saw one in a home…yet, somehow, our houses never seem to have the right architectural “fit” or location for one!! ????????. Guess I’m gonna have to design a barn door with a house around it!! ????????. Thanks for the inspiration, Shauna! Your bestie has to be thrilled with the new look!!
Debi, I want a barn door in every room! Maybe I should just live in a barn! LOL!! Just tell your hubby you need to build on to your gorgeous home just so you can add a barn door! He’ll be so thrilled I’m sure!!
xoxo,
Shauna