A dramatic New York barn house renovation with sweeping Hudson Valley views

Barn exterior with weathered vertical wood siding, standing-seam metal roof and a gabled glass entry

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Perched in the hills of Copake, New York, this stunning property consists of four post-and-beam barns relocated from their original sites. Because the interiors felt disjointed and undefined, designer Jess Cooney renovated each structure to give it a distinct purpose, reflecting a refined yet rugged sensibility and the owner’s flair for the dramatic.

The barns were built around the turn of the 20th century, acquired by the property’s previous owner in the 1980s, and later moved from a neighboring town to their current location. They seemed to have always been there, used to show off an impressive art collection rather than the spectacular views. The new owner envisioned transforming one barn into the main house for himself and his dog, and for entertaining, while the others would become a guest and pool house, a home gym, and a garage.

Barn House Entry and Mudroom

Entry hall under exposed roof timbers with clerestory windows, glass front door and a leather bench

Entry with stone floor, double-height walls, live-edge console with lamp and a vase of autumn branches

Above: This luminous entryway features a large console table from Savannah Bay topped with a Navi Lamp from Arteriors.

Dog sitting in a mudroom with navy cabinets, leather pulls and black dog-silhouette wallpaper

Above: In the mudroom, the wallpaper is called “Best in Show” by Osborne & Little. The pendant lights are from Barn Light Electric.

Great Room With Exposed Timber Frame and Hudson Valley Views

The great room was designed to highlight the view. The original barn had incredible bones but felt chaotic with its sprawling beams and vast volume, so the focus was on calming the architecture and letting the landscape take the lead. Glazing was expanded as much as possible, and the materials were kept as supporting cast. Layered furnishings, unexpected textures, and pieces from different eras brought warmth back into the space without competing with the surroundings.

Great room with two gray velvet sofas and leather lounge chairs facing floor-to-ceiling windows and mountain views

Above: In the main barn’s living space, a pair of Montauk Jill sofas covered in JF Fabrics Zephyr in Current face the view. An antique Persian Malayer rug anchors the seating area beneath the RH Bolinas coffee table in metal and peroba wood. The pendant lighting was sourced from 1stDibs.

Barn great room with exposed timber frame, glass globe pendants, gray velvet sectional and brown leather lounge chairs

Living room with gray velvet sofa, four framed portrait prints and a tall window overlooking the hills

Overhead view of brown leather lounge chairs and gray velvet sofa on a vintage rug between hand-hewn wood posts

Overhead view of gray velvet sofa, glass globe pendant and torso sculpture beside windows to the lawn

Screened Porch Overlooking the Gardens

The property’s soul revealed itself as soon as you arrived. Mature gardens, old trees, and a sense of quiet permanence informed every design choice. In the sunroom and other spaces that open to the outdoors, the goal was to harmonize with what was already there. Light, restrained materials, gentle textures, and an easy flow keep the focus on the landscape and the calm that settles over the property from the moment you step onto it.

Screened porch with dark wood walls, a teak dining table, woven chairs and garden views

Intimate Dining Room With a Stone Fireplace

Rather than a long, formal dining setup, the design called for a more intimate space around the fireplace, with detailed chairs and soft lighting for smaller gatherings. The bar and entertaining areas follow the same approach. Rustic beams, reclaimed wood, and historic fixtures are balanced with quieter, modern elements, bringing different eras together in a way that feels collected rather than styled. The goal was to create a place where the owner could unwind, work in peace, or host a cozy dinner without changing the home’s mood.

Dining area with leather safari chairs and dark wood table under glass globe pendants, stone fireplace behind

Pale stone fireplace with abstract painting on the mantel beside a dark wood dining table with leather chairs

What We Love About This Home

This New York barn house puts the view first, with walls of glass in the great room that look straight out over the hills. The old hand-hewn beams and wide plank floors keep all that glass and modern furniture feeling warm instead of cold. The fun surprises are the best part, like the dog wallpaper in the mudroom and the blue tiled bar in the guest house, cleverly concealed behind wood doors.

Tell Us: Which space would you most want to spend time in: the great room, the moody bedroom, or the guest house? Share your thoughts in the Comments below!

Note: Check out a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of New York: Tour this historic bank barn transformed into an extraordinary country retreat in the Hudson Valley and See this charming timber-frame home amid woodlands in New York’s Hudson Valley.

View from the dining table toward the kitchen island with green upholstered stools and yellow autumn branches

Oak Kitchen With Tile Floors

Oak kitchen with brass-capped island, green leather stools, bronze range hood and glazed tile backsplash

Above: The kitchen features honed white pearl quartzite countertops, a Terra Cotta field tile backsplash in “Latte” by Ann Sacks, and Williams Sonoma counter stools with backs custom upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric.

Kitchen with oak cabinetry, stone counters, tile floor, vintage runner and glass door to the garden

Powder Room With Scalloped Wall Tiles

Powder room with black granite sink, oak paneling and scalloped leather wall tiles under a polished sconce

Powder room with black granite sink and arched mirror reflecting scalloped leather wall tiles and a cone sconce

Above: The powder room is situated just off the main area, featuring scalloped leather tiles from Avo. The sconce is from Urban Electric, while the vanity and backsplash are fabricated from honed skyfall granite.

Cozy Den With Valley Views

Den with plaid sofa, camel armchair, green ottoman and French doors opening to a valley view

Moody Bedroom and Main Bathroom

Bedroom with dark patterned wallpaper, black leather bed, ochre linen bedding and a blue leather bench

Above: The owner’s bedroom features a black leather CB2 bed with a duvet from Bloomingdale’s, and the nightstand is from Madegoods. The wallpaper is by Zoffany.

Bathroom with porcelain slab double vanity, arched mirror, globe sconces and black, white and tan mosaic floor

Above: In the main bathroom, the wall sconces are from Hudson Valley Lighting. The countertop and backsplash material is XGloss Porcelain slab in “Bergen Stonika.” The floor is a calacatta, limestone, and terra cotta mosaic by Tabarka Tile.

Loft Office Overlooking the Post-and-Beam Frame

Loft office overlooking the barn's open timber frame, with cognac leather sofa, brass lamp and wood desk

Above: The home office is located in the loft space of the main barn, featuring furnishings sourced from Jayson Home — the Drake sofa and Rowan coffee table. The Invigo Standing Desk is by Copeland Furniture.

Loft lounge with channel-tufted cognac leather sofa, large leaning painting and exposed roof beams

Study Nook With a Window Bench

Study nook with a window bench, oak wardrobe with mesh panels and a desk with woven chair

Study nook with cushioned window bench, oak wardrobe, black glass table lamp and dark wood desk

Barn Style Guest House

Guest house with dark weathered wood siding and a gabled roof behind a hedge of pink-blushed hydrangeas

Above: The guest/pool house is just a short jaunt from the main barn house.

Wood-paneled wall with pocket doors open to a blue bar nook with patterned tile and a small sink

Above: The guest barn kitchen features a Terra Cotta hand-painted tile backsplash by Tabarka Tile.

Hidden bar with blue cabinetry and colorful patterned tile, revealed behind open wood pocket doors

Bar with oak open shelving, slate backsplash, curved island with blue leather panels and black stools

Above: The guest house has its own entertaining areas, including this built-in bar featuring Baker/McGuire swivel barstools.

Bar area with oak cabinets, stone floor and an antique portrait of a woman in a gilt frame

Guest Bedroom With Exposed Beams

Bedroom under dark timber ceiling beams with a leather headboard, linen bedding and a rust patterned pillow

Above: Situated upstairs, this inviting guest bedroom features the Arne FKA Danish Wood Bed layered with a Pom Pom At Home duvet and pillow shams.

Sage green bathroom with stainless steel vanity, leather pulls, marble top, brass mirror and glass sconces

Above: The guest bathroom is painted in Farrow & Ball’s No. 25 Pigeon. The wall sconces were sourced from 1stDibs.

PHOTOGRAPHER Kelly Marshall Photography

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