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.
02 of Black and White Barn Door Farmhouse Bedroom
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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.
03 of Slanted Ceiling Bedroom with Saloon Doors
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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.
04 of Black Barn Door with Frosted Glass
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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.
05 of Clear Glass Ceiling Light Fixture
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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.
06 of Wood Console Table and Sliding Black Barn Door
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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.
07 of White Walls Surround Sliding Barn Door
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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.
08 of Brass Rain Shower Head Above a Herringbone Floor
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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.
09 of Black and White Barn Door Hallway
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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.
10 of Black Barn Door on White Shiplap Wall
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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.
11 of Christmas Décor Over Wood Fireplace Mantel
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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.
12 of Black Board and Batten Bedroom Accent Wall
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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.
13 of Neutral Bedding in Sliding Door Bedroom
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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.
14 of Black and White Christmas Comforter Set
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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.
15 of Chevron Staircase Decorated with Christmas Garland
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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.
16 of Wood Vanity with Black Frame Bathroom Mirror
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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.
17 of Bathroom with Glass Shower and Black 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.
18 of Modern Black Spindles and Wood Handrail
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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.
19 of Black Headboard with Sconce for Reading
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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.
20 of Gallery Wall Hallway with Black Framed Windows
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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.
21 of Sliding Black Pantry Door in Kitchen
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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.
22 of Black Barn Door in Open Dining Room
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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.
