What’s a barndominium, you ask? Barndominiums, nicknamed “barndos,” got their start as a practical living option. Many farmers and ranchers created a loft area above a working barn so that animal caretakers could stay close by.
Today, the popularity of barndominiums has evolved into luxury homes and vacation rentals, especially in upscale rural areas with ranch land and vineyards. Most barndo constructions use a steel shell, which makes the home much more stable and durable.
A barndominium is a home with a metal frame like this one and you can incorporate wooden pillars for a rustic feel.
A large white barndominium with sliding barn doors done in a nautral stain of a light shade.
A navy and white barndominium with sliding doors and white framed windows looks very welcoming.
An awesome barndoiminium with oversized sliding barn doors, weathered wood on the facade and barrels by its side.
A beautiful white barndominium with stained wood and sliding doors that cover the entrance.
A stylish barndominium with brick pillars and a classic gabled roof with beams that feels very cozy and rustic.
A backyard terrace of a barndominium under a gabled roof and with potted greenery on the deck.
A contemporary yet rustic barndominium with glazed walls and a terrace on the upper floor.
Advantages
The metal shell construction is built very quickly, which means that you’ll get a gorgeous new home soon. Metal barndos withstand the elements and have a longer life than most standard home-building materials. The structure of a barndo encourages indoor/outdoor living. Rollup doors, big windows and wrap-around decks can give a feeling of spaciousness to your interior living space. Barndominiums work best as an open concept home, which is extremely popular and loved nowadays.
A large illuminated barndominium space done with large exposed beams that are supporting the roof.
A beautiful barndominium space with wooden beams, exposed pipes and a statement chandelier plus muted touches of color.
A barndominium kitchen and dining space with a ceiling with wooden beams and suspended lamps.
A welcoming all-neutral barndominium space including a living room, a dining space and a kitchen.
A super edgy barndominium space with an emerald chair, a mustard sectional and statement artworks.
A contemporary and sleek barndominium space with a supporting metal construction and wood all around.
A white barndominium kitchen with wooden beams, pendant lamps, an oversized kitchen island.
A moody industrial barndominium space with brick walls, dark stained wooden furniture and rough metal touches.
Decorating
You may choose any style to decorate a barndominium inside but of course all of them will interweave with rustic decor. Contemporary, modern, even minimalist and industrial styles are great for decorating, take a look at the pics for inspiration.
A barndominium is truly an open concept home, so tips and ideas for an open interior layout definitely work here. When you’re decorating a barndominium or great room in any home, color becomes your easiest and best tool for defining space. Accent walls are still very much in style and can create a focal point in a large open space. And don’t forget, ceilings can be accents walls, too.
If you are furnishing a big, open space, using large furniture, like sectionals and oversized chairs, can fill the space without looking too busy. Grouping furniture together for conversation or eating areas prevents the “furniture store” look from which many open layouts suffer. If you’re grouping furniture within your barndo great room, stick with one color palette across all the areas you’re furnishing. That way, your colors tie everything together.
A welcoming all-neutral barndominium space spruced up with light blues and metallic touches.
A cozy rustic barndominium space done with stone and wood, with warm-colored leather and a fireplace.
A cool rustic barndominium with much stained wood, light brown leather and traditional furniture.
A contemporary meets rustic barndominium with glazed walls, pendant lamps, wooden and leather furniture.
A contemporary barndominium done with light-colored wood and greys - grey wood and metallic touches.
A chic barndominium kitchen with navy and white cabinets and wooden countertops and beams.
A cozy barndominium with multiple beams and much stained wood in decor, a white fireplace.
A cozy barndominium space done in neutral colors and all-natural materials, stylish wood and wicker furniture.
A barndominium with dark stained wood and stone countertops, high ceilings with beams create an airy feeling in the space.