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The Most Perfect Barn Doors
I found it. I had actually found it.
You know those rare moments when you find exactly what you’ve envisioned? Whether it be a dress, a furniture piece, artwork or even a house – you first had a clear vision of what you wanted it to look like. You could explain how it looked yet had nothing to reference it with.
The search for “it” goes on for what seems like forever. But then, what do you know? You see it… you find it. In that moment of discovery your sub conscience whispers “ah-ha! That’s the one!”.
I had this moment.
Where to Find Barn Doors
If you follow me on Instagram, you would know that I am in the midst of building my home. (And if you don’t follow me – well, why the heck not?) We have around four months left to go in the build… and phew… it’s been a ride!
While some items took literally months to find, little time was spent in search for my ideal office doors. I knew exactly what I wanted; sliding, french door, glass barn doors. Surprisingly, I didn’t have any Pinterest Pins that showed exactly what I was thinking.
It wasn’t until I jumped on the internet and found my beloved dream doors at White Shanty. Please say hello to the Window Pane French Double Sliding Barn Door.
Aren’t the twins beautiful? 😉 I’m all about the transitional vibes of the traditional look of French doors paired with the modern sliding hardware. I couldn’t believe how easy it was. My dream door had been found. Office door was complete.
Until it wasn’t.
Compromise
If you are building a home with a significant other, (which I believe the majority of you are), I have a little advice for you. Just one word, nothing fancy… Compromise.
Unlike so many of you smart, well-planned home builders, I did not spend time researching what I actually wanted in my home before our home budget was presented.
Every general contractor (GC) is different… some have you choose everything before going to the bank, while others give you an allowance and have you choose during your build. While my home is a custom build and I have the option to put whatever I want in it, I also have a baseline budget for what the building company thinks I would spend on line items. Anything I choose that is above cost goes over budget.
Compromise – The Vain of My Doors Existence
Those dream doors? Yep, you already know. Those babies were not included in our budget.
Now, if it were solely up to me, you better believe those doors would be going in my house; up-charge and all. Those beauties are worth every penny. But guess what… It’s not all up to me. My husband has to have some say in it, right?
While Rony (my husband) is very, very good at a lot of things… design is not one of them. I’ve learned to just nod and say “ya, that could be an option” when he suggests… well… when he suggests just about anything. 😂
I Tried
I like to think it’s because of his lack of design that he could not see the clear value these doors would bring to our home. Because they were over our allotted budget for interior doors, he would not give in. I tried. I really tried.
But because I’d rather have a strong, healthy marriage and “just an okay” door than a bitter spouse and my dream door, I compromised. Yes it’s true. These beautiful doors will not be going into our home.
White Shanty Barn Doors
Although these stunning doors aren’t going to be making it into my home build, they definitely have the potential for yours. Whether you are currently building or just wanted to upgrade your space, White Shanty is the place to shop.
Side note: I do want to let you know that I am receiving a commission from sharing this post. But I also want to let you know… these thoughts are 100% mine. It’s a special day when I actually get paid to write about something that fits my style 100%.
Every Barn Door Imaginable
I am so impressed with White Shanty. Not only do they carry my preferred style, the glass barn door, they also have a vast selection of doors including reclaimed wood barn doors, wood barn doors, metal barn doors, panel barn doors, glass barn doors, mirror barn doors, bypass barn doors and double barn doors.
The team at White Shanty are so helpful. I was able to call and design my (one day) dream door with a very friendly team member. They walk you through the process; they go over it all down to the last inch of your space.
Sounding pretty good, right? But wait.. there’s more! 😉
Discount Code
Yep… that’s right; this awesome company has provided a discount code just for you! Voila! Use code DOOR10 at checkout to receive 10% off your total order.
Inspiration Station
Alright, alright… Let’s get to it. I know this is what you’ve been looking for. Here are only some of my favorites from White Shanty. That’s right… this is only a tad of what they offer. Head on over to www.WhiteShanty.com to check out their entire collection.
Show Me Yours
Alright friends, until the time comes that I am able to update my office doors to White Shanty barn doors, I want to see yours! Can I please live through your barn door realities? Tag me on IG… I’d love to see what you choose and how it works in your home! (You can find me @LifeOnCaseLane.)
And if you enjoyed this post, let me know in the comments below! What were some of your favorite doors?
Lastly, do you need some inspiration for your home lighting too? Come check out my lighting picks that will be going in my own home… very soon! (EEEK!) You can find that post here… Home Light Fixtures – Brass Lighting You’re Going to Love
Until next time friends,
Ooh, one last thing… and if you liked this post and want to help a sister out… go ahead and do a little Pinterest Pin for me. 😛 (Thanks so much… I appreciate you!)
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