Right now, there is no bigger trend in interior design than the rustic, out-in-the-country look. There are so many reasons why rustic design has become a big deal. For one thing, it reminds us of simpler times, and for another, you can use reclaimed materials in your DIY design projects—which saves time and money. Finally, it looks downright awesome.

Speaking of reclaimed materials, there is one very special supply I want to focus on today—barn doors!

Barn doors aren’t just pretty to look at—they are also the practical choice in many situations where you do not have room for a door that swings open and closed.

Before I jump into the projects and tutorials, you are probably wondering where you can purchase a barn door to use in your projects.

Well, if you are super lucky, you might just find one that you can upcycle at an abandoned old barn. But if you are not so fortunate, you will find that you can purchase barn doors both online and offline.

Offline, check stores like the Home Depot or Lowe’s. Online, try Amazon, World Market, or even Etsy. You can also just use Google product search and pull up a ton of shopping results around the web.

Don’t forget that you do not have to buy a readymade barn door—you can also construct one your own from the ground up.

This is a great way to customize the look so you get exactly what you want.

Now let’s check out some projects that can help you transform your home so that it looks like an adorable ! The majority of these are sliding barn door projects in the strict sense, but I also will include a few other sliding door projects which are inspired by the concept.

1. Distressed Wood Barn Door in the Master Bedroom

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2. Another Beautiful Sliding Barn Door

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3. Closet Barn Door

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4. Kitchen Barn Door Divider Project

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5. Double Sliding Barn Door

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6. Chevron Barn Door

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7. Laundry Room Barn Door

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8. Double Bookcase Barn Doors

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9. A Splash of Color

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10. Low Cost Barn Door and Barn Door Track

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11. Another Lovely Simple Barn Door Project

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12. Super Simple Barn Door

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13. Go with a more contemporary vibe.

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14. Another Project With a Contemporary Look

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15. Another Yellow Barn Door

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16. Make a Barn Door and Track Using Plumbing Pipes

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17. Distressed Wood Double Barn Door

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18. Another Beautiful Chevron Barn Door

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19. Sliding Screen Door

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20. Cute Kitchen Barn Door with Horseshoe

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21. Green Barn Door

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22. Factory Loft Barn Door Transformation

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23. Make This Sliding Door For Less Than $40

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24. Here’s Another Inexpensive Way to Install a Sliding Barn Door

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25. Sliding Barn Doors in Renovated Rancher Home

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26. Bright and Bold Sliding Barn Door

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27. Traditional Door Sliding Barn Door Project

If you like the idea of a sliding barn door, but you’re not sure you want an actual barn door, you may like this alternative. The door is constructed and installed the exact same way, but it uses a simple traditional door instead. This option can complement any décor, whether rustic or modern!

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28. Vintage Sliding Barn Door Pantry Makeover

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29. Sliding Barn Door With Diamond Window

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30. Sliding Reclaimed French Doors

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31. Sliding Kitchen Cabinet Doors

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32. “Medieval” Barn Door Project

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33. $9 Sliding Door Hardware

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34. Chalkboard Barn Door Cabinet

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35. Sliding Chalkboard Doors

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36. Barn Door Window Shutters

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37. Farmhouse French Style Sliding Doors

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38. Sliding Barn Door Bathroom Cabinet

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39. Barn Door Baby Gate

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40. Sliding Door in Baby Blue

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41. Sliding Door for Storage Space

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42. Barn Doors with Faux Steel Trim

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43. Make a Miniature Sliding Barn Door for Your Peephole

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44. Rustic Pantry Upgrade

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45. Sliding Barn Door For Under $100

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46. Distressed Sliding Barn Door in Pastel Hues

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47. Laundry Room Sliding Barn Door with Adorable Sign

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48. Industrial Pipe Sliding Barn Door Television Cover

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49. Sliding Door Console Table

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50. Barn Door Headboard

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51. Headboard With Lights

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52. Barn Door Headboard with a Wreath

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53. Build a Dutch Barn Door

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54. Chalkboard Family Command Center Sliding Barn Doors

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55. Another Beautiful Barn Door with Hinges

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$20 Barn Door Hardware

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57. Dutch Door Tutorial

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58. This Sliding Barn Door Features Beautiful Horizontal Planks

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59. Easy Tutorial for Sliding Barn Door

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60. Sliding Barn Door Media Console

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Conclusion: Barn Doors Are All the Rage For Good Reason!

So just to review real quick now that you know more about barn doors, here is why they are totally awesome:

If you are clever with the hardware, sliding barn doors can be reasonably affordable.

They fit in beautifully with rustic décor, but also can work well with industrial, contemporary, minimalist and other styles.
They are ridiculously easy to use, especially on cabinets and other storage spaces.
They intrude less on your space than swinging doors, making them ideal for cramped spots (especially your kitchen).
They are ridiculously versatile; you can do so much with a barn door it’s unbelievable!
They can inspire similar projects—for example sliding doors which use traditional doors instead of barn doors.

Now you have a TON of great project ideas and tutorials to get you started adding barn doors to your own décor. Have fun with these projects, and enjoy adding some farmhouse flair to your home!