A black barn door with glass panels slides open and provides entrance into a minimalist dining room. A black chandelier with individual white shades is suspended over a wood dining table. Woven dining chairs are paired with a cream armchair to surround the table.
22 Black Barn Door Ideas for a Distinctive Look
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Published: December 12, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
Including an unexpected feature in your home helps create a distinctive look, and nothing is more distinctive than a black barn door. These doors are guaranteed showstoppers and offer any unfinished space a much-needed touch of character. The best part about black barn doors is that they can be incorporated into any space from a bedroom to a pantry.
Barn doors are typically displayed on a sliding track which makes them even more unique; you can also include double doors if you have more area to work with. A black door is perfect for creating contrast in a neutral space, displaying a bold look, or just departing from a typical door style. If a full black door is too overwhelming for your space, you may consider a barn door with glass inserts.
Some astonishing black barn door ideas await you below, so scroll down and explore the world of untraditional doors.
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A black and white barn door bedroom includes wood flooring and a cream-colored rug. A rustic white ceiling beam and decorative wood ladder add a farmhouse touch to this space. A white chaise lounge is placed beside vines of greenery.
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Pot lights illuminate this slanted ceiling bedroom. A sliding black barn door shares a wall with black saloon bathroom doors. A white standing shelf is placed in a compact space on the opposite side of the room and houses multiple storage baskets.
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A staircase with a black railing descends into a living room with a gray sofa and white armchair. A black barn door with frosted glass slides open to reveal a home office. A black chandelier is suspended in front of a white fireplace wall.
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This hallway takes a page from Asian-inspired decor, and complements the minimalist design with an elegant sphere light in a clear glass shade, ceiling-mounted with a black and brass base.
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A wood console table is pushed against a white hallway wall. A white vase is joined by a stack of books to accessorize the table. Wood flooring leads to a double black sliding barn door installed against a light gray wall.
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A nickel handle adorns a gray sliding barn door with a farmhouse design. Wood flooring extends throughout the space surrounded by white walls. A white and gray rug lays over the flooring in front of a recessed wall.
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A black farmhouse door hangs on a taupe bathroom wall next to a large walk-in shower. A square brass rain shower head hangs on the large grey tiled wall, while a large white tub sits on the white and grey herringbone tile floor.
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This black and white barn door hallway is decorated with black picture frames beneath brass linear sconces. A patterned white runner extends across the wood flooring to a sliding black barn door with a wreath of greenery. Wood ceiling beams are illuminated by pot lights.
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A white shiplap wall and black barn door lead into a living room. A black brick fireplace is complete with a black mantel and mantel decor. A beige throw is draped over a gray sectional. Three wood leaf ornaments accessorize the wall.
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A white shiplap wall is accessorized by a wood bench and board and batten black barn door. A gray living room wall is equipped with a fireplace and wood mantel. Pine garland and white strings of pom-poms are draped over the mantel.
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Two brown leather ottomans with black frames are placed at the end of a gray bed frame. Wood-framed pictures are mounted on a black board and batten accent wall. A small illuminated tree is tucked in the corner beside a black barn door.
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Black sliding barn door in bedroom opens to reveal a bathroom with freestanding bathtub. Wood bench sits at the foot of bed with an abundance of neutral throw pillows and blankets. Armchair with gray cushions stands beside a white dresser.
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A cushioned dark grey bed has been pushed against an off-white bedroom wall. A white comforter covers the bed underneath a black and white tree-patterned blanket. Pillows with black and white covers have been placed at the head of the bed behind a white reindeer, Christmas tree, and star.
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A staircase with wood steps and chevron-patterned risers is decorated with Christmas garland. A black barn door with glass is adorned with an illuminated wreath. Wood flooring leads into a laundry room with gray cabinets.
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This bathroom with a white freestanding tub features a stained wood vanity cabinet topped by a white and gray countertop. A black frame bathroom mirror is mounted above the vanity next to a black chevron sliding barn door.
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Sliding black interior doors on a black track boast black beadboard and X paneling. One of the doors is opened to reveal a bathroom with black hexagon floor tiles and a glass and black frame walk-in shower enclosure.
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This large room features a turning staircase with white risers and wooden treads. A wood handrail runs the lengths of the stairs, connecting thin metal spindles. Two large light fixtures hang from the ceiling over light hardwood floors.
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Brass and woven sconce is mounted to a black shiplap headboard over a bed with white and gray bedding. The bed sits in front of a black sliding chevron door on brass rails.
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A black barn door with glass occupies a hallway with a gallery wall. A white board and batten wall with two black framed windows includes a staircase. Wood-look vinyl planks cover the floor of the hallway.
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A stainless steel refrigerator stands in the corner of this kitchen. A sliding black barn door with glass is used as a kitchen pantry door. Black cross-back chairs are arranged along the edge of a white marble countertop.
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A circular wood dining room table rests on a circular patterned rug surrounded by black spindle chairs. A black barn door occupies a white wall beside the table. This open-concept space opens into a living room with a white couch.