Accent your white shiplap bathroom with a stained wood vanity complemented by a wood sliding barn door. Add another layer of texture and pattern with a jute rug laid over white and tan mosaic tile flooring.
35 Wood Barn Door Ideas You Never Knew You Wanted
Written by
Zakhar (aka Zee)
December 16, 2022
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A wood barn door is a staple of any farmhouse home. It is a versatile, functional, and stylish option that can be used in multiple rooms throughout your home. Sliding barn doors are ideal for tight spaces that may not be able to accommodate a traditional swinging door. Wooden barn doors can also come in various designs and be custom-built to match your home’s interior, which means you can get exactly the look you are going for.
Whether for your kitchen pantry, laundry room, bedroom closet, ensuite bathroom, or water closet, natural wood barn doors add warmth and texture to any space. Look for modern wood barn doors with sleek finishes, glass panels, and metal accents if your home requires a more contemporary finish. Here is a collection of all the ways wood barn doors can be a great addition to your home.
02 of Modern Wood Barn Door with Black Metal Trim
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This modern wood barn door with black metal trim is fitted to a black track. A white slipcovered armchair is seated next to the door in front of a black rustic wood blanket ladder.
03 of Sliding Wood Barn Door on Black Metal Track
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A black faux fireplace with a faux stacked log fireplace screen is fitted next to a bathroom. The bathroom is finished with a sliding wood barn door hanging from a black metal track.
04 of Ensuite Bathroom with Sliding Barn Door
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Create seating space in your master bedroom with a white slipcovered armchair perched next to the ensuite bathroom. A light wood sliding barn door fitted to a black rail gives the bedroom a rustic charm.
05 of Ensuite Bathroom with Sliding Wood Door
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A rustic white stained wood bed in white and gray bedding is placed against a black shiplap accent wall. A wooden nightstand is perched next to the bed in front of an ensuite bathroom with a sliding wood barn door.
06 of Living Room with Light Natural Wood Barn Door
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A beige sofa is styled with a beige throw blanket and placed in front of a light, natural wood barn door. The door is styled with heart-shaped décor with white star garland and an American flag in the center.
07 of Bed with Rustic White Wood Headboard
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A rustic white wood headboard leans against a black shiplap accent wall and frames a mattress outfitted in white and gray bedding The bed is arranged in front of an ensuite bathroom with a sliding natural wood barn door.
08 of Sliding Light Wood Door for Pantry
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Give your white kitchen personality with a sliding light wood barn door for the pantry. Hang the door from a black metal rail to give it rustic appeal and style it with a wreath when the Christmas season approaches.
09 of Light Natural Wood Barn Door
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A beige sofa styled with a matching beige throw blanket is placed in front of a light natural wood barn door. The door is styled with heart-shaped decor and a white star garland.
10 of Airy Bedroom with Wood Barn Door
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A gray bed with textured white and gray bedding is placed against a white board and batten accent wall in this bedroom. The bed stands in front of a light wood sliding barn door fitted to a black metal rail. A dark wood side table sits in the corner of the room with a framed mirror leaning against the wall on its top.
11 of Sliding Wood Barn Door for Water Closet
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This water closet with white and gray mosaic tile flooring features a sliding stained wood barn door hanging from a black metal rail. White stacked shelves are fitted next to the water closet.
12 of Wood Chevron Barn Door on Black Metal Track
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A white and gray vintage rug is laid in front of a wood chevron barn door fitted to a black metal track. Black frame artwork is mounted next to the door in this bedroom.
13 of Sliding Stained Wood Bathroom Door
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This bathroom features light wood floating shelves mounted on a white stone bathroom accent wall. The toilet faces a beige tile shower with a nickel frame glass enclosure. A glossy, stained wood sliding bathroom door is fitted to the bathroom entrance.
14 of Sliding Wooden Barn Doors in Vaulted Living Room
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A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with a wood mantel is flanked by sliding wooden barn doors. A silver metal ceiling fan is mounted in front of the fireplace next to a wooden ceiling truss.
15 of Rustic Wood Barn Doors on Black Track
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This white shiplap kitchen features a modern wood and white ceiling fan. Beige kitchen cabinets topped by a white countertop are fitted next to a rustic wood barn door hanging from a black metal rail.
16 of Kitchen with Light Wood Sliding Barn Door
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White kitchen cabinets are topped by a light brown granite countertop and are paired with a white subway tile backsplash. Give your kitchen extra farmhouse charm with white and black vintage signs and a light wood sliding barn door.
17 of Bedroom with Modern Wood Barn Door
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This white and stained wood dresser is perched opposite a beige bed dressed in white and black bedding. The bed is placed next to a modern wood barn door fitted to a black rail.
18 of Red Christmas Tree Decorations
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Light blue board and batten bedroom accent wall is accentuated by a white Christmas sign and decorated tree. Red and white bedding compliments a tufted wingback headboard with illuminated garland. Sliding wood barn door provides a farmhouse look.
19 of Natural Wood Barn Door for Farmhouse Bedroom
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The bed in this room features white and green paisley bedding and faces a white wardrobe under a white ceiling fan. A light wood sliding barn door is fitted next to the bed on a black metal track. White shiplap gives the room a farmhouse-inspired feel.
20 of Farmhouse Sliding Wood Door
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This black electric fireplace with white trim is topped by a white mantel holding white and beige décor, including rustic shutters and a window frame. The fireplace is fitted next to a sliding wood door hanging from a black barn door track.
21 of Stairway with Sliding Wood Barn Door
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A modern gold and crystal chandelier is mounted above a light wood dining table with black metal chairs. The dining set is arranged in front of a white and black carpeted stairway fitted with a rustic sliding wood barn door.
22 of Glass and Wood Barn Doors for Laundry Room
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A glass and wood barn door styled with a green wreath is fitted to a black metal track. The door is opened to reveal a laundry room with white cabinets lit by a black metal semi-flush mount light.
23 of Stained Wood Farmhouse Barn Door
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This farmhouse dining room features a wooden dining set arranged in front of a wood and gray metal console table. A sliding wooden barn door is fitted to a hallway next to the dining room.
24 of Family Room with Solid Wood Drum Coffee Table
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This family room features a solid wood drum coffee table standing on a white and black rug. The table is paired with a light gray sectional sofa seated in front of a light wood sliding interior barn door.
25 of Entryway with White Farmhouse Shiplap Walls
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This entryway with white farmhouse shiplap walls features a black entrance door with glass. A light wood sliding interior barn door is lit by a black lantern pendant light next to a tan carpeted staircase.
26 of Dining Room with Sliding Wood Barn Door
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Have a hearty meal in this dining room boasting a sliding stained wood barn door on a black metal track. Complement the wood texture with gray metal chairs arranged around a light wood rectangular dining table with a bench.
27 of Sliding Light Wood Double Barn Doors
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This bedroom features a gray bed dressed in white, gray, and tan bedding and is made for sweet dreams. Separate your ensuite bathroom from your sleeping space with sliding light wood double barn doors fitted to a black track.
28 of Natural Wood Barn Door for Ensuite Bathroom
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A natural wood barn door fitted to a black metal rail is opened to reveal an ensuite bathroom with a white freestanding soaking tub. The tub is framed by a gray marble subway tile surrounded lit by a chrome and crystal globe chandelier.
29 of Ensuite Bathroom with Sliding Wood Barn Door
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An ensuite bathroom with a sliding wood barn door features a white freestanding bathtub perched under black frame windows. Create a cozy seating space next to your bathroom with beige and wood chairs placed in the corner of your bedroom.
30 of Pantry with Wood Double Barn Doors
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The kitchen island with a white countertop is styled with a yellow and pink floral centerpiece. The island is positioned in front of light wood barn doors for the pantry fitted to a black metal track.
31 of Recessed Lighting in Hallway with Wood Barn Door
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A light wood barn door mounted to a black metal track is fitted to a light gray hallway with decorative molding. The hallway is finished with a gray vintage runner rug and recessed hallway lighting.
32 of Rustic Wood Barn Door for Bathroom
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This white shiplap bedroom with slanted ceilings features white frame windows flanked by light gray curtains. A rustic wood barn door on a black track is fitted to the ensuite bathroom.
33 of Dark Stained Wood Barn Door in Dining Room
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A dark wood barn door is fitted to a black rail against a white shiplap wall. The door faces a stained wood rectangular dining table paired with gray wicker chairs arranged under a nickel chandelier.
34 of White Shiplap Bathroom with Rustic Wood Barn Door
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This white double sink bathroom vanity is topped by a dark stained wood countertop in this white shiplap bathroom. The bathroom features a water closet with a rustic wood barn door fitted to a black rail.
35 of Entrance Hallway with Glass and Wood Barn Door
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This grand entrance hallway with a glass and wood barn door features a rustic wood sideboard placed against the wall. The hallway leads towards a living room lined with white double porch doors. Dark hard wood floors contrast with the white walls and light furniture throughout the space.
