Why Builders Should Add Custom Doors to New Homes

4 Reasons Why Custom Barn Doors Should be Incorporated into Your Interior Design Planning

Custom barn doors are sweeping the interior design world for their ability to add style and improved functionality to a space. They are the perfect solution for homeowners who want something a little different for their bedroom or home office. Not only do they elevate the design of a space, but they can do so affordably and with an easy install.

Many barn door designs these days can be purchased and installed for less than $1,000, and the aesthetic they provide will last for the length of your home ownership. In fact, many businesses are incorporating custom barn doors as a means to separate their back offices from their waiting rooms. They add a rustic, industrial, or modern touch to environments that normally come off corporate or sterile.

With the surging popularity of barn doors, many new home builders are wondering if they should incorporate them into their design. Here are four reasons why you should consider having a custom barn door in your new home or office space.

#1 – Custom Barn Doors Are the Ultimate Space-Saver

You know how regular doors work; the door swings, and anything in its path needs to get out of the way to make clearance. That can limit you on some of your interior design ideas. However, a barn door is low profile, meaning that it hangs flat against the wall as it opens and closes. Custom barn doors are especially great for small spaces where every square foot matters.

#2 – Custom Barn Doors Are Easy to Install and Easy to Use

Installing a custom barn door is no more difficult than installing a regular door. In fact, some people say that installing barn doors is easier than conventional doors because the measurements don't need to be as precise. Mess up the measurements on a conventional door, and it can turn into a real calamity.

Unlike a conventional doorway, if a barn door is a little off in thickness or width it can still be installed. Custom barn doors are also incredibly easy to use. Every barn door design is made from lightweight materials that are intended to glide easily on the matching railing. They're so simple to operate that even children can use them.

#3 – Custom Barn Doors Elevate the Style of the Space

Conventional doors are just that – conventional. Maybe even a little boring. They don't add or subtract anything, so they often go unnoticed by homeowners and their guests. They have no impact on your home decor.

Custom barn doors have the exact opposite effect. They are made to be noticed and leave your guests awestruck by their craftsmanship.

Another great thing is that barn door designs come in so many different varieties that you'll be able to incorporate them into nearly any interior design scheme. You can go with classic rustic or something super modern. The various designs, wood stains, paint colors, and hardware combinations ensure that your custom barn door is as unique as your home.

We offer so many different customization options here at Walston Architectural Products that we very rarely ever make the same exact custom barn door twice. Conventional doors, on the other hand, are used and reused over and over. Want proof? Take a look at the inventory at any big box hardware store: stacks on stacks of identical doors.

#4 – Custom Barn Doors Boost a Home’s Value

Although you might not be thinking about selling your home right now, you probably will in the future. As a homeowner, you always need to be conscious of things that add value to the home. Although an updated kitchen or bathroom will surely accomplish this, these are rather expensive undertakings.

However, a custom barn door is a great way to add value and interest to your home without breaking the bank. According to a recent report by Zillow, homes that listed sliding barn doors in their description sold for 13.4 percent more on average than their expected value. That's a big payoff for such an inexpensive upgrade.

Ready to Upgrade? Contact Walston Architectural Products, Kansas City’s Leading Maker of Custom Barn Doors

Now that you know the value, style, and functionality that a custom barn door brings to a home or office space, the next step is for you to check out some of the amazing barn doors offered through Walston Architectural Products.

As the leading custom manufacturer of barn doors in Kansas City, Walston Architectural Products can help you select the perfect barn door for your space that complements your interior design scheme.

Feel free to set up a one-on-one consultation with us at our shop so that we can show you the best custom barn doors for your space. This also gives you an opportunity to get hands on with our products.

Have more questions about custom barn doors or the installation process? Contact us directly via our contact form or call us at (816) 726-3841.