Neumann & Rudy has renovated the barns on this mid-1800s dairy farm in Salt Point, a hamlet in Dutchess County, New York. Known as Full Circle Farm, the property was split up in the 1960s, when the farmland and barns were sold separately from the farmhouse. The homeowner, a writer from Brooklyn, spent weekends in […]
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A dramatic New York barn house renovation with sweeping Hudson Valley views
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 […]
This barn house gets a stunning modern addition in Vermont’s Green Mountains
Designed by Joan Heaton Architects and built by Smith & McClain, this substantial addition to an existing barn house is located in Cornwall, a small, peaceful town nestled in Vermont’s Green Mountains. The home accommodates multiple generations and functions. An elegant custom-built bar brings the two living spaces together, where form truly meets function. The […]
A historic Pennsylvania bank barn renovated into an inspiring artist’s studio
An historic two-story bank barn has been converted by Anthony Miksitz together with Janiczek Homes into a contemporary artist’s studio and guest house on a three-acre property in Phoenixville, a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The barn was originally constructed in the 1700s and accompanies a circa-1745 Chester County farmhouse owned by the homeowner, a […]
Old barn gets a new life in the picturesque Hudson Valley: Frog Pond Farm Barn
The Frog Pond Farm Barn is an adaptive reuse project by architect Serge Young, named by the owners after they found a pond full of frogs on the property. This was a two-part project. Part one entailed the addition of a great room and screened porch to a house nestled into a hillside in rural […]
100-year-old barn home gets restored to its former glory in Dutchess County
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 […]
A historic Pennsylvania bank barn converted into a stunning guest house
This old barn turned house was reimagined by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, located alongside the Sunnybrook golf course in Chestnut Hill, a neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The old farm was overgrown with two structures in a state of deterioration. The existing farmhouse, right on the busy road, was carefully dismantled, and materials were salvaged for […]
Step into a rustic New Hampshire barn house with a stunning modern twist
This 1850s barn was converted by TMS Architects into a charming 1,000-square-foot house tucked away in a secluded area of Stratham, New Hampshire. Access is through the original 12-foot barn doors into an open, unheated 3-season covered porch. Step inside to be welcomed by a grand kitchen/living/dining room with soaring vaulted ceilings. The visually striking […]
1700s Pennsylvania bank barn gets beautifully transformed into a guest house
Neely Architecture recently completed the transformation of a late 1700s Bank Barn into a Guest House/Pool House for a growing family, located in Elverson, Pennsylvania. The scope of work included the full renovation as well as the layout and planning for the outdoor area and pool. Continue below to see the before images. Set a […]
Converted barn home offers a peaceful retreat in the Cascade Mountains
This stunning converted barn house is by MW|Works Architecture+Design, nestled in the eastern foothills of the Cascades, Washington. The project’s scope entailed converting a turn-of-the-century working barn into a spacious 3,875 square-foot, three-bedroom retreat from the city. The building was restored to create a comfortable home while retaining much of its original form, character, and […]










