When installing a sliding-door system, a home needs to have enough wall space adjacent to a doorway over which the door can slide. A standard 32-inch-by-80-inch hinged door requires a 36-inch-by ...

Homeowners are clamoring for several things these days — fire pits, farmhouse sinks, subway tile, and barn-style doors. The latter have a certain appeal, but the drawbacks are very real.

But today’s barn doors aren’t limited to a rustic farmhouse feel. Many homeowners are getting creative and having custom doors built in a multitude of styles that fit the character of their house.

Bifold Barn Doors Combine the ever-so popular bifold door with a beloved rustic style by installing bifold barn doors. You can have them custom made, or get on trend and DIY your own bifold barn ...

In this case, using pocket, barn, or other varieties of sliding doors may work best, while the other closet in the space may be fine using a traditional door. Another consideration is what you ...

It's easy to understand the appeal of barn-style doors. Beyond providing a fresh look for entry ways, they save space because they don't need to open into a room. Barn-style doors hang from an ...

For barn-door-style hardware, you can spend as little as $100, he adds, or for the contemporary stainless-steel fixtures, you might pay $1,000.

The 5,184-square foot home, built in 2008, has five bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms and features nine-foot ceilings, sliding glass window walls and multiple fireplaces. The home has an RV gate and parking.

Uptown 6-bedroom home with barn doors: Walk-in closet This six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home recently went on the market for over $ 1.3 million. (VHT Studios) ...

Ask the Architect: Pros, cons of sliding barn doors By Chris Chu Globe Correspondent,April 29, 2018, 12:00 a.m.