If you’ve recently moved into a barndominium, or you’re in the final stages of building one, you might have noticed something unsettling. It’s a subtle feeling at first—a slight stickiness …
The Art of the Affordable Barndominium: Building Your Dream Without the Nightmare Price Tag
There is a moment that happens in the middle of every traditional home build—or even during the search for an existing house—where you sit down with a calculator, stare at …
How Geographic Location Dictates Barndominium Engineering
There is a common misconception in the custom building world that a “shell” is just a shell. Many prospective barndominium owners fall in love with the aesthetic first: the soaring …
Rental Friendly Barndominium Homes
There’s a reason the barndominium trend hasn’t just stuck around—it’s exploded. The allure of soaring ceilings, open-concept living, and the rustic-meets-modern aesthetic is hard to beat. But lately, I’ve been …
The Water Hole Myth: Why Your Barndominium Needs a Bulletproof Drainage Plan
There is a romantic notion that persists in the barndominium world. It usually involves a cool autumn morning, a hot cup of coffee on a wraparound porch, and the vast, …
Designing Barndominium Ceilings: From Rustic Charm to Modern Luxury
When people first fall in love with the idea of a barndominium, it’s usually the wide-open spaces that capture their imagination. Unlike the boxy, compartmentalized rooms of traditional homes, a …
Beyond the Pole Barn: Designing the Ultimate Barndominium Workspace
For decades, the dream of a dedicated workspace was often an exercise in compromise. The home office meant commandeering the formal dining room, your back to the family chaos, fighting …
Barndominium Color Palettes Beyond Neutral Tones
There is no denying the universal appeal of the barndominum. Its blend of rustic, industrial architecture with the comfort of a modern home has captured the imagination of homeowners across …
The Rise of the Barndominium: Designing the Perfect Small Family Home
When you hear the word “barndominium,” you might still picture a rustic, metal-clad structure more suited to storing hay than raising a family. But over the last decade, this housing …
Let the Sunshine In: Mastering Natural Light in Your Barndominium Design
There’s a reason we’re drawn to buildings with soaring ceilings and wide-open spaces. It’s the same reason we feel a sense of calm when we step into a sun-drenched room …










