Sliding barn doors aren’t just a rustic design fad - they can be a smart way to reclaim precious square metres in a renovation or apartment. Because the panel travels across the wall, you avoid the arc of a hinged door and unlock extra floor space and design flexibility.
Ideal Locations for Barn Doors
1. Laundry closets & Euro laundries
A hinged door could block your washer–dryer. A sliding panel keeps the area clear and dampens machine noise.
2. Ensuites
A typical swing arc chews into valuable vanity clearance. A barn door leaves things open and feeling more accessible. A sliding door can also be more quiet to open and close for late-night use.
3. Pantries
Sliding hardware prevents clashes with fridge or oven doors in compact kitchens and keeps prep zones free.
4. Wardrobes & walk‑in robes
Barn doors free wall space for a dresser or larger bed and won’t collide with bedside tables.
5. Hallway linen cupboards
Narrow corridors can’t spare an in‑swing door whereas a track-mounted door glides parallel to the wall.
6. Home‑office nooks
Turn an underutilised space into a cosy work-from-home area - close the door to hide clutter and reclaim living space.
At‑a‑Glance Benefits
Space saving – Eliminates the swing radius required for a hinged door.
Design statement – The door itself becomes a feature panel.
Flexible installation – Tracks mount to timber framing or masonry.
Accessibility boost – Large pull handles and zero door swing make manoeuvring easy for prams, wheelchairs and walkers.
Next Steps
View our barn door hardware options, including:
- Standard Barn Door Hardware set - everything you need (besides the door!)
- Barn Door Duke series bundle - includes everything in the standard set plus a set of Mucheln Duke series flush pull handles
- 600mm Back-to-back pull handle bundle - includes everything in the standard set plus a pair of 600mm Mucheln back-to-back pull handles (in Matte Black)
- 900mm Back-to-back pull handle bundle - includes everything in the standard set plus a pair of 900mm Mucheln back-to-back pull handles (in Matte Black)
If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us, we’re happy to help you find the best option for your needs.
