This beautiful old barn built in 1790 has been historically preserved to be part of a living space by Cummings Architects, located in Topsfield, Massachusetts. The homeowners had contacted several architects about preserving their dilapidated barn. They had all suggested tearing down the barn, but not Cummings Architects, who has a history of preserving some of […]
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Old barn transformed into ultimate entertaining pad in Upstate New York
An old barn has been renovated into a comfortable and spacious entertaining and guest quarters by Daniel Contelmo Architects, located in Salt Point, New York. The existing barn on the property had major structural damage, but when it came time to improve the structure, a new plan for its existence came into motion. It became more than just a barn, […]
Three barns transformed to shingle-clad Hamptons summer retreat
A series of three small barns connected together to form a shingle-clad summer house was re-imagined by Christoff : Finio Architecture, located in Sagaponack, a village in Southampton, New York. The home was originally constructed in the mid-1970s, when architect Tod Williams sought to design his own home, relocating the 19th century barns to a vacant property in […]
Charming old barn transformed into a refuge in the Empordà
A charming old barn was recovered and turned into a holiday retreat by studio AP Interiorisme, located in the Empordà, an historical region of Catalonia, Spain. The new homeowners were looking for a spacious and bright house when they came upon an old abounded barn. It formed part of an old farmhouse situated at the edge of a quiet […]
Stone barn conversion in Texas Hill Country: Blanco Residence
Blanco Residence is an existing stone barn conversion that has been renovated into a main house by Jackson & McElhaney Architects in the Austin, Texas Hill County. The residence is comprised of 3,200 square feet of living space. The second floor of the barn, once a hay loft, became an open space encompassing the living […]
43 Fabulous barn conversions inspiring you to go off-grid
Have you ever dreamed of living in a rustic barn conversion with exposed trusses and beams, abundant wood, soaring ceilings and reclaimed materials? An old barn is not typically what one would imagine as a cozy family dream home, but you would be quite surprised to see how incredible these transformations can be. There are […]
Renovated farm compound in the Spanish Pyrenees
This renovated farm compound in the Val d’Aran, a valley in the Pyrenees Mountains of Catalonia, northern Spain, consists of three traditional Pyrenean farm buildings that were reconfigured in 2000 to create a compound, with a total of six bedrooms. Where possible, the original stone and wood were retained or refinished in the renovation. Exteriors […]
Barn Conversion on Vashon Island by Floisand Studio
Vashon Barn Conversion is an eclectic industrial style home that has been designed by Floisand Studio, situated on Vashon Island, Washington. The island retreat was recently converted from a barn/workshop into a new home for chef Leslie Mackie and her family. Leslie is one of the most esteemed figures on the national artisan baking scene, […]
51 Insanely beautiful rustic barn bathrooms
We have presented to you several different rustic barn interiors in the past, including a recent post on barn style bedroom ideas. Designing a trendy bathroom in your home with a rustic barn interior can create a warm and welcoming bathroom oasis. There are several different styles to decorate your bathroom in, but barn interiors […]
A transformed barn into a stylish home in Belgium
Transforming an old barn into a stylish new home, was not just about creating elegant interiors with a rustic touch; the building’s relationship to the outside world and its physical and emotional connection to the surrounding landscape, were just as crucial in the design process. Belgian architecture and interior design practice Buro II, who a […]