Converted barn houses
9 Converted Barn Homes: Beautiful Barn Style Home Inspiration
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Ever dream of life on the farm? See how these converted barn homes balance rustic style with modern livability and comfort
By Geoffrey Montes
When you remove the cattle, equipment, and grain, a barn becomes the perfect empty shell in which to create a family home. Many of the most charming details in a converted barn home end up being the ones left untouched during the transformation: the original rustic exterior, structural posts, floors, and ceiling beams. Not to mention, there's a wealth of square footage to work with in these lofty structures. Want proof? Then take a peek at some of our favorite character-filled barn conversions from the AD archives. One farmhouse is so memorable the previous homeowners had it relocated from Canada to Connecticut, while another boasts a classic barn exterior and a completely unexpected modern interior. See how clever designers and architects have revived barns from Rhode Island to New York. If you aren't already living in the countryside, you just might be persuaded to pack up and transform one of these rustic spaces into a beautiful family home yourself.
Photo: Richard Mandelkorn
Little Compton, Rhode Island
Originally built in Ontario, this 200-plus-year-old barn was later relocated to an arcadian four-acre parcel in Rhode Island, where designer Ellen Denisevich-Grickis refurbished it as a summer home for her family. The renovation included cladding part of the structure in stone—an homage to local farmhouses as well as the stone walls that line the property.
Photo: Richard Mandelkorn
Little Compton, Rhode Island
Although most of the structural supports in the 3,000-square-foot residence were kept intact, some beams needed reconfiguring to accommodate the new fireplace. Concrete floors were embellished with shells, sea glass, and mother-of-pearl, while haylofts on the top level were turned into bedrooms and sitting areas, linked by an iron-framed bridge.
Photo: William Waldron
Remsenburg, New York
Vincent Herbert, CEO of Le Pain Quotidien, and his wife, Laurence Verbeke, enlisted Francis D’Haene of D’Apostrophe Design to renovate their 23-year-old barn-inspired home weekend house in Remsenburg, New York. Much of its exterior was replaced with siding salvaged from a 200-year-old Canadian barn.
Photo: William Waldron
Remsenburg, New York
There was no saving the original interior, a low-ceilinged warren with 1980s-era surfaces. In the new double-height living area, Dinesen wide-plank Douglas-fir floorboards complement the pristine architecture; the lamp is by BDDW.
Photo: Scott Frances
Sagaponack, New York
Designed by architect Tod Williams in the mid-1970s for his personal use, this rustic Hamptons compound was refreshed by New York firm Christoff:Finio Architecture after it was acquired by new owners in the ’80s.
Photo: Scott Frances
Sagaponack, New York
The firm made several augmentations to the property but restored the original barn, which now serves as the living room.
It is furnished with midcentury armchairs from Dienst & Dotter Antikviteter, a sectional sofa by Zanotta, and vibrant Navajo rugs.Photo: Scott Frances
Washington, Connecticut
Interior designer S. Russell Groves renovated this Canadian barn, built in the 19th century and relocated to Connecticut by its previous owners. While he kept many original features of the property—including wood beams, posts, and flooring—he added luxe finishes and relandscaped the pool area.
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Photo: Scott Frances
Washington, Connecticut
The designer furnished the rustic living space with warm, modern pieces and added zinc and marble countertops to the kitchen.
Photo: John M. Hall
Roxbury, Connecticut
Located on 69 bucolic acres, this palatial barn-style house is the result of a collaboration between builder Edwin Cady and interior designer Juan Montoya. To gather enough materials for the new 14,000-square-foot structure, two 18th-century barns had to be disassembled, and their parts—including vintage pine, cypress, and hemlock—trucked to Roxbury.
Photo: John M. Hall
Roxbury, Connecticut
The master bedroom features an iron four-poster (designed by Montoya as his “take on a 17th-century iron canopy bed”), a fireplace flanked by Peruvian colonial paintings, and chandelier from Holly Hunt.
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Photo: Matt Wargo
Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Interior designers Penny Drue Baird and Irwin Weiner enlarged this 19th-century barn to 4,000 square feet, transforming it into a rustic guesthouse and entertaining space. Wood from the well-preserved interior was milk-painted and clads the lofty structure, which now includes massive French doors and windows that allow light to permeate the space.
Photo: Matt Wargo
Perkasie, Pennsylvania
To warm the interiors (including the dining room, above), the designers retained the existing building’s timbers and added reclaimed wood, but they replaced the original floor—also wood—with limestone for contrast.
Photo: Scott Frances
Wilton, Connecticut
Originally built as a horse stable in 1895, this two-story barn was renovated and enlarged by architect David Ling for artist Tom Grotta and his wife, Rhonda Brown, a lawyer. The two-acre site’s original wood-beamed barn—which now contains a living room, dining room, and den—is connected via passageway to the new gambrel-roofed addition.
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Photo: Scott Frances
Wilton, Connecticut
The two areas are linked by a light-filled entrance hall, which is flanked by French doors and features a floating staircase, a tapestry by Mariette Rousseau-Vermette, and artworks by Deborah Sachs and Christine Joy.
Photo: Jason Schmidt
Litchfield, Connecticut
Paris-based interior designer India Mahdavi oversaw the renovation of this rustic compound, comprising an old barn and several additions. Above is the restored games barn, one of the 150-acre property’s outbuildings.
Photo: Jason Schmidt
Litchfield, Connecticut
Mahdavi custom designed the table in the formal dining area, located within the main barn, and surrounded it with chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son.
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Photo: William Waldron
New Paltz, New York
Originally built in the 1970s from centuries-old reclaimed wood, this barn was refurbished for film director Shawn Levy and his family by New York firm Bonetti/Kozerski Studio. Birch, willow, and Norway maples trees tower over the stucco-clad residence.
Photo: William Waldron
New Paltz, New York
To restore the barn’s loftlike quality in the living room, the architects stripped the original oak beams of their stucco and drywall, furnishing it with a sofa and tables from Restoration Hardware.
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This horse barn was converted into a modern home with five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Airbnb- People around the world have converted historic properties like churches and barns into modern, livable homes.
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Despite their humble roots, barns around the world have been transformed into high-end homes with modern amenities.
While some homeowners and developers prefer not to stray too far from the layout of the original barn, others have completely transformed these rustic structures into luxurious retreats for the ultra-wealthy.
Take a look inside these barns that were converted into stunning homes.
A 17th-century barn in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, was transformed into a multi-million dollar home. Even the grain silo was converted to a luxury wing.
The exterior of 400 Walmere Way in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Picture Perfect LLCThe original barn was built in 1801.
The first renovations to the home began in 1985 and, in 1990, the property's silo was converted into a four-story, fully-functional living space.
The home is currently for sale for $3.2 million.
While you might not expect the words "luxurious" and "grand" to be in the same sentence as the word "barn," the property proves otherwise.
The exterior of the home at night. Picture Perfect LLCThe master suite, located on the first floor, leads out onto a private deck facing the surrounding woods and includes an outdoor shower.
The owners kept the stone walls from the original barn.
The foyer includes stone walls from the original barn. Picture Perfect LLCThe home also has exposed wooden beams that were from the barn's original structure. The main house is where you'll find the home's three bedrooms.
One of the most interesting parts of the property is the converted silo.
The silo has been converted into a functional living space. Picture Perfect LLC The windows of the silo look out onto the property's expansive grounds.
The home sits on 5.89 acres of land and has a pond for fishing and canoeing.
The grounds include a pond and a pump house to operate the pond's fountain.
Picture Perfect LLC The historic property is perfect for an executive working from home or commuting into nearby Philadelphia for work, said realtors David Berlin and Downey Hoster.
This barn in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom is at least 100 years old.
The exterior of Barn Number Six. Barn Number SixOwners Russ and Kirsty Underwood began renovations on the property, which they've dubbed Barn Number Six, four years ago.
The pair officially moved into the conversion two years later. In all, converting their historic barn into a livable home took around 18 months.
The barn has retained its character, including the preserved brick walls.
The home has exposed brick and elegant furnishings. Barn Number SixRuss and Kirsty told Insider that "character" was what most inspired them to want to live in a barn conversion.
"We loved the idea of open plan, single-level living. The open side of the barn is south facing, so is mostly glass, bi-fold doors, and full-height windows, flooding the barn with natural light," they told Insider. "We loved the original beams, the stone walls, and the rural setting, surrounded by barns and farmland — we even have cows as neighbors!"
The home has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a water closet, a shaker-style kitchen, and a large open-plan living and dining space.
The bedroom features more exposed brick. Barn Number SixConserving the integrity of the original building, while also focusing on the environmental impact of the home, was important to the owners.
"We've got underfloor heating throughout and triple glazed windows and doors by rationale. [This was done] to maximize the environmental impact of the building and keep running costs down," they told Insider.
The home has cozy touches, like this wood burner fireplace.
The living room has a wood-burning fireplace. Barn Number SixThere were some challenges with converting the barn into a home.
"Choosing a layout was the hardest part to make sure we had enough rooms but kept the barn open and light. Meeting conservation regulations was a challenge but we wanted to keep the barn sympathetic so it suited the local surroundings and the village," Russ and Kirsty said. "We changed our mind during the build which is both good and bad, you incur extra costs but also get to change the barn as your taste changes."
Set on 16 acres of land, this "barndominium" in Waco, Texas, was the star of one of the most popular episodes on HGTV's "Fixer Upper."
One of the most famous homes from "Fixer Upper" is the "barndominium." AirbnbChip and Joanna Gaines were able to convert what was once a horse barn into a modern home with five bedrooms and two bathrooms.
In keeping with the home's original use as a barn, they incorporated barn doors, shiplap, and modern farmhouse lighting.
The dining room of the barndominium. AirbnbIn a blog post, Joanna spoke about how she had "dreamed of getting the opportunity to turn a barn into a home for years." The Barndominium posed an extra-exciting opportunity, as the bottom floor stalls had already been converted into a garage and storage space.
The upstairs was also converted into a small apartment with two bedrooms and a small kitchen, which were both renovated in the episode.
In addition to the spacious interior, the property also runs along a 20-acre spring-fed lake and has 1,000 square feet of outdoor living space.
The home has multiple living spaces. AirbnbBunk beds and the wall-mounted Lego art picturing the barn are just a few of the homey touches Joanna Gaines put into the house.
Perhaps the most exciting part about this converted barn is that you can actually rent and stay in it. The home is listed on both Vrbo and Airbnb.
This quaint barn conversion in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, has a brick front and wooden door.
The front door of The Hive. The HiveOwner Jon Coyle refers to the home as "The Hive" and documents the renovation process on Instagram.
The conversion began in 2012 and was completed two years later.
Exposed oak beams in the living room and kitchen let visitors know that the home was, in fact, once a barn.
The living room leads into the kitchen. The HiveThe home also has exposed brick walls and unusual window sizes left over from the original structure.
According to Coyle, the property was originally two separate barns built in the early 1900s that were used to house animals on the farm.
The two barns, which the owner believes were used as cowsheds, have now been connected in the middle to form one house.
The kitchen has a number of industrial accents, like the lighting and barstools.
The kitchen has wooden countertops. The HiveWood butcher block countertops fit right in with the country setting of the house.
"We've always loved the aesthetics of barn conversions.
We love the high ceilings, irregular shapes, exposed beams, and brickwork," Coyle told Insider. "We live in a very rural part of the UK so there are a lot of empty barns on farmland. It has recently become extremely popular to try to convert these old buildings."
The living room is light and airy.
Inside is a spacious living space. The HiveBi-fold doors at the rear that open up allow you to easily move between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Outside, there is a cozy dining and entertaining space.
Outside is a spacious entertaining and dining space. The HiveIt's hard to believe that at one time, this incredible home was just a barn. However, blending modern tastes with the style of an old property does come with its challenges.
"If you want to keep as many of the original features as possible then you have to accept that you won't have as much space as you would in a new build house," Coyle said.
"We have unusually shaped and sized windows in every room, so have added skylights to help with extra lighting."
However, the owner explained that the experience has been well worth it — even when sheep have wandered into the driveway from a neighboring field.
This converted barn in York, England, was once used by a local farm as cattle sheds and grain stores.
The outside of the converted barn in York, England. Marisa Lumley-Holmes/@oakappledecorAccording to owners Marisa and Chris Lumley-Holmes, the house dates back to the 1800s.
The barn was partially converted into a residence in the '90s.
Inside the converted barn are exposed beams and brick walls. Marisa Lumley-Holmes/@oakappledecorIn 2017, the owners transformed an unconverted barn into what is now the kitchen and dining space.
"We have been bringing the rest of the house up to date room by room," Marisa Lumley-Holmes told Insider. "We do all the work ourselves so just on evenings and weekends and as we can afford. We just have a couple of rooms to complete now."
The owner said she has always gravitated towards a "character property."
The bathroom features a copper tub. Marisa Lumley-Holmes/@oakappledecor"For me, a big attraction of a barn conversion is the wonderful high ceilings and exposed beams," she said.
"They also tend to have more spacious rooms and a more modern touch than other character properties."
The renovation process is documented on the pair's Instagram account.
When finished, the property will potentially have four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The dining room. Marisa Lumley-Holmes/@oakappledecorTwo bathrooms have yet to be finished renovating, and the home only has three bedrooms at the moment.
The owners explained that while living in a barn conversion can be a dream, there are also some challenges.
The wood burner in the cozy living room. Marisa Lumley-Holmes/@oakappledecor"The biggest renovation challenge is bringing things up-to-date for building regulations (such as insulation) while still maintaining the character," Lumley-Holmes said. "I personally have a modern design style and, for me, it was important to get the balance between old and new right.
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When living in a barn conversion, there are also some unexpected guests you might have to deal with.
"As for the biggest challenge of living in a barn conversion, I would say keeping the big rooms warm and dusting the beams," she continued. "Spiders love them!"
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11 Fantastic examples of the transformation of old barns into residential buildings
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The old barn doesn't exactly look like a cozy family home, but you'll be surprised to see how architects turn old barns into something fantastic. They are all unique and each of them has its own history. We have collected 11 reincarnation stories for you that may inspire you. Enjoy...
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Spectacular cozy home from an old barn.
We are going to start with this amazing house. The architects at Shed set about transforming it. This home now includes a study that also doubles as a kitchen, bedroom, bunk living room and bathroom. It has been converted using simple materials and some of the original features have been reused. nine0003
The barn has been turned into a family home thanks to the architects at Josephine.
This charming family home has been transformed into a beautiful space by architects Josephine Gintzburger. Everything is simple and tasteful. The house has concrete floors and wooden beams that give it character, while a glass chandelier adds a cozy feel to the space. nine0003
400 square meters of a barn in a residential building.
Here is another lovely family home that has been converted by architect Maxwan .
The barn has been transformed into a modern multipurpose space. nine0015
Located in Norfolk , UK , this house was designed and built by Carl Turner . Some of the building's original features have been retained, such as the wooden beams, while others have been replaced with something more modern due to a lot of wear and tear. Polished concrete floors and plywood furniture pair well with the modern décor.
Exciting barn conversion by Quint Architects.
This is actually a new project of a residential building that the architects wanted to make sure that it integrates seamlessly into the environment without standing out too much.
An abandoned barn converted into a family home. nine0015
Located in the province of Caceres , this building was abandoned for a long time until it was discovered by its current owners.
They went to the architectural firm Abaton for help. The project was unusual, but the barn had a lot of soul and a rich history. The exterior has remained almost untouched. And the interior has been transformed into a modern living space and the barn has become a beautiful family home with great views.
Transformation of a barn into a modern house with a swimming pool.
The refurbishment was extensive and the main reason why the exterior remained virtually untouched, architect McLean Quinlan wanted to integrate the residence into the landscape. There was a strong contrast between the interior and exterior of the house. The exterior is reminiscent of a traditional farmhouse, while the interior is suited to the modern lifestyle of its owners. nine0003
Eco-house from an old barn.
When you want to turn an old barn into a family home, it is an act of environmental responsibility.
You are actually trying to revive the old structure and use it instead of building a new house. For this barn, the transformation went even further. It has been converted into a lovely green home with rustic charm. nine0003
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Blackburn .This used to be an old barn at Leesburg , Riverside Potomac . After wanting to turn it into a family home, the barn, built in -1800-, has new life. Now it's a modern adaptation with more rustic details.
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Bicentennial barn turned into a modern home.
Here is another example of how an old building can be given new life. This bicentennial barn is located in Fandorf , Austria . The architects managed to completely redesign the barn and turn it into a stunning modern space.
Spectacular barn conversion in Zutphen, The Netherlands.
The last project we are going to present to you today is a truly amazing barn conversion located at Zutphen , The Netherlands . The barn became a family residence. It contains a large kitchen, office and guest area.
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