By Brooke RessellSliding barn doors are super popular these days in both homes and businesses. Not only are they pleasing to look at—with tons of different styles, paint colors, and wood stains to choose from—but they also take up little space and are a great way to maintain privacy, especially with open floor plans.The only real downside to barn doors is that the cost can add up quickly. By the time you add in the materials, labor, and custom finishes, the perfect barn door may no longer seem so perfect after all. In fact, it could very well end up giving you a serious case of sticker shock.So save yourself hours of scouring local stores near you and scrolling endlessly online. There’s a simple solution that can help you afford and customize the perfect barn door after all: Assembling one yourself. Learning how to make a barn door is not as difficult as you think. We’ll show you how to build your own barn door in a matter of hours and say goodbye to sliding barn door sticker shock for good.