3 Cool Ideas for Sliding Glass Barn Doors…

Glass barn doors can add a sophisticated yet casual style to a home. Plus, they allow more light in small dark rooms while maintaining privacy. =)

Just like traditional swing-open interior doors, you can hang these same style panels as sliding barn doors. Not to mention, you can choose from a bunch of different styles.

For example, you can opt for clear glass or frosted, flat or beveled. In addition, you can have the most of the panel made of glass, or just a portion.

Lets take a look at a few different pictures below to get some ideas. Nowadays, you can buy complete door-and-mount sets online. Plus, you can customize the door size and mounting track finish. Shopping for doors can’t get much easier, right?

1. Custom-Looking Opaque Glass Barn Doors

First, let’s look at the Lite Slab Barn Door Panel. It features a top frosted pane with a bottom wood panel.

Because you get the privacy plus the light-filtering effects from the opaque glass, I think this makes the perfect slider for a low-light bathroom. Compared to a full glass panel, this “half pane” give the door a unique, custom look.

This solid pine panel comes pre-finished without cuts or holes, so you can use it as a sliding barn door. Also, the eco-veneer coating makes this door easy to clean and resistant to scratches and stains.

It doesn’t come with a barn door track kit, which simply means that you get to pick out the one you want. This makes it easier to match the hardware color/finish to match your existing home decor.

Note: If you want to add privacy or security, you can easily add barn door locks for under $15. Installation is easy (a much simpler DIY project than your typical door lock).

2. Double Glass Barn Doors

Second, you can get 2 frosted glass doors as a set, along with an exposed track kit. I think this makes a great addition to a master bedroom with a wide entryway.

Alternatively, you could install it between the master bedroom and bath. You gain privacy and light, yet you don’t give up valuable space that you would with swinging doors.

Similar to the panel above, the outer frame of this door is made of solid pine with an easy-clean eco-veneer. The low-maintenance finish keeps this durable door looking good over time, even with frequent use. (With a white painted finish, you definitely want it to be hard-wearing!)

3. Sliding Glass French Door

If you have a den, home office, family room or mudroom, you may want to see out, even if you want to keep the sound in. (or vice versa).

In these situations, you may prefer clear glass and a more decorative window pane. You can let in more light and not give up the view to outside.

This package includes the overhead track and hardware kit. Plus, you can choose between matte black or stainless steel. It does not include barn door handles, so you get to pick out exactly the style of pull you want.

By the way, on a french-style door, the handle can really change up the style of the doorway. For instance, you can create a vintage, antique look with a more decorative pull. On the other hand, you can make it look more modern with a contemporary style pull.

Glass and Metal Siding Barn Doors

Home Depot also carries a variety of glass panel doors with wood or steel metal frames.

If you like the industrial warehouse look, you may want to check out some of their black metal and glass panels. Many of these metal framed barn doors even include track hardware kits too.

And if you’re short on wall space, don’t assume you can’t install these industrial sliders. Look at barn door bifold doors instead.

Note: Some people ask about doors with textured of colored glass, rain glass for a unique or colorful look.

Although these specialized doors may be hard to find, you can easily transform a plain (and cheaper) glass door by using inexpensive stick-on window film. You can even create a stained-glass effect, bamboo images, ice crystals and more…