100-year-old barn home gets restored to its former glory in Dutchess County

Farmhouse Exterior

This 100-year-old barn was transformed into a rustic modern barn house for accomodating overnight guests by Daniel Contelmo Architects, located in Salt Point, a hamlet in the Town of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York. The entire exterior of this barn received new board and batten wood siding, with a seamed metal roof. The center gables on each side have new cedar shingle siding and brackets to accentuate their significance.

The existing barn desperately needed structural repairs, but it received much more. A two-story addition more than doubled the size of the original, which houses vehicles on the ground level. The second level has been updated with a bathroom and dual bunk beds.

The addition includes a kitchen and bath that serve the pool area, as well as an ultimate home gymnasium. The upper level (separated from the existing space by sliding barn doors) includes a home theater area, a bar area, and a center game room with a Camaro pool table.

ACCOLADES: This renovated structure won the 2016 Platinum “American Living” award from the National Builders Association, a Master Design award from Qualified Remodeler, and its kids’ space won the “Kidtastic” category in the HGTV.COM design contest.

Above: The doors are by “Artisan” and are made from mahogany.

Above: The pool side of the home features large cedar brackets supporting a deep overhang that protects the sliding doors. The red paint is” fire brick” from Sherwin-Williams.

Above: The rear wall acts as a backdrop for a half basketball court surrounded by tall metal fences to contain the game.

Above: The addition to the rear of the barn provides an upstairs entertainment area.

Above: The skipped planed antique chestnut flooring was reclaimed, refinished, and reinstalled, providing a rich and authentic rustic barn feeling.

Above: A stone counter-top caps the bar, which divides the game room from the TV area.

Above: A spacious seating area and cozy fireplace provide a comfortable setting for entertaining or watching your favorite movie. Most of the beams are wrapped, but the angled braces are reclaimed. The beams are antique beams or boards from old barns. The sectional was sourced from Ethan Allen. The stone on the fireplace is Dutchess County fieldstone.

Above: A bar provides seating as well as a division between the game room and kitchen area. The light fixtures are from Restoration Hardware. This bar top is bluestone. The bar stools are the Thomas Leather Counter Stools from Ethan Allen.

Above: A full kitchen provides the necessary space and appliances for hosting.

Above: Looking through the sliding barn doors, the entire length of the barn can be seen. Beyond the kids’ playroom are a kitchen and a game room for the whole family.

Above: The 15′ x 20′ playroom houses six beds, while still providing ample room for games and entertainment.

Above: A dormer with a window seat allows a little more room for sitting without too much disruption to the original barn structure. Much of the wood used for finishes was reclaimed. Old beams were removed and reinstalled.

Above: The playroom has an entertainment and gaming area. The wainscot is reused wood from the original barn and covers new gypsum walls.

Above: The custom built-in window seat provides daytime seating and additional sleeping space at night. A custom trundle bed can be rolled out from underneath. Due to space constraints, this built-in was custom-designed to fit perfectly into the dormer and still provide ample seating and sleeping space.

Above: A built-in daybed and pull-out trundle bed provide extra seating during the day and two additional sleeping spaces at night.

What We Love About This Barn Home

This 100-year-old barn home in Dutchess County was lovingly restored to offer a fabulous guest house for entertaining. The architect did a beautiful job of creating a playful yet inviting atmopshere for visiting family and friends. We love so much about this home, from the curb appeal fo the exterior facade with its traditionl red paint with crisp white trim to the cozy, comfortable spaces in the living room and guest bedrooms, every detail feels thoughtfully designed and welcoming.

Tell Us: What details do you love most about this renovated barn turned entertaining pad? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to have a look at a couple of other amazing house tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of New York: A peek inside this stunning modern farmhouse in New York’s Hudson Valley and A blissful modern farmhouse in an idyllic setting of Westchester County.

Above: Viewed from the top bunk, the entire playroom can be seen.

Above: The top bunks are twin beds with just enough headroom under the sloped ceiling. The bunk beds were carefully positioned to provide headroom and access to an electrical panel behind the beds.

Above: The bottom two beds are full-sized with storage to the left and a bead-board ceiling finish. The sliding barn doors fit snugly behind the bunk-bed structure when the doors are opened.

Above: The bunk beds are a favorite of the children for weekend sleepovers. The frame and rails are made from antique barn beams. The top bed is a twin, and the bottom beds are full-size. The top and bottom platforms were built to be only a few inches bigger in both directions than the actual mattresses.

Above: There is another bed in the adjacent room. Sliding barn doors can be shut for privacy. The room beyond is another bedroom and office. To the left of the photo is a bath and laundry facility.

Above: Adjacent to the bunk bed room, there is a separate guest room. A sliding barn door provides privacy.

Above: The guest room also houses a desk and a chair. A quiet corner that can be used as a home office.

Above: In the lower level of the barn, there is a rustic bathroom that can be accessed from the inside gym area, as well as from the outdoor pool area. The stainless steel urinal is from Griffin Products Inc.