Yankee Barn Homes held an “Open Barn House” at Oyster Shores this past weekend in East Hampton, NY. By invitation, twenty potential build clients from the New York/New Jersey region toured the property to experience the Yankee Barn lifestyle. Not to “toot our own horn”, but the “By Invitation Only” private event was a smashing…
One of the best features of building a post and beam barn homes space is the potential for a loft to exist somewhere within your floor plan. Over the years, Yankee Barn has seen a variety of lofts in all shapes and sizes. I’ve come to consider them “multipurpose rooms” as they may be used…
Last week we explored Yankee Barn Homes’ expertise in designing different exterior architectural styles (see post here). This week we’ll take a look at the interiors of some of those barn houses. Just as the exteriors of the barn homes may be built in a number of architectural styles, the same is true for a…
As builders of barn homes, Yankee Barn knows a thing or two about the styles best suited to a post and beam home. In truth, there are far more architectural styles and types of décor which work within a timber frame than those that don’t. I know this first hand, as I am a post…
The post and beam barn home wedding is well underway as we rejoin Kirsten and Stephanie on this all-important day. It’s time for family and friends to celebrate at this carriage house wedding. The preparation and ceremony are over; please see Getting Ready and The Ceremony. It’s time to head to the adjacent Yankee Barn…
This is just the type of day a Yankee Barn post and beam carriage house is made to host. Last week we saw the home function as Wedding Prep Central. Today, we’ll witness how well a great barn home can work for a wedding. From the time this home was built, Kirsten (whose parents live…
Yankee Barn Homes knows building a post and beam home is both exciting and overwhelming. We have the process down pat and are highly skilled at taking you from conceptualization to build. Our in-house team, along with their ArchiCad program, allows for complete design flexibility. While building should be about personal taste, need, and comfort,…
Once again we share memories of a Yankee Barn post and beam carriage house wedding. As the opening sentence implies, we’ve written about this wedding in a previous post. We revisit the occasion in greater detail in this 3-part series, as the wedding is meaningful to the Yankee Barn family. The YBH lifestyle is synonymous…
Yankee Barn post and beam clients are smart. When it comes to kitchens and kitchen products, homeowners are after easy to use, easy to care for, and a sleek appearance which complements the timber frame structure. Here are some of the top style choices now appearing in Yankee Barn kitchens. 1. WHITE CABINETS Over 50…
Yankee Barn Homes post and beam has some exciting news: We Are Now On Houzz! What is Houzz, you may ask? It is the GO TO website for all things pertaining to the home; whether you’re just browsing for inspiration or looking for a specific idea in a specific room. Houzz not only covers all…
Barn home building at Yankee Barn Homes is flourishing! Please understand when I use the term “barn home”, I don’t mean only homes in the barn style; Yankee Barn builds in many styles and types of homes/additions. We’ve got projects going in Ontario, Canada, East Hampton, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, RI, Naples, ME and Dover, MA.…
At Yankee Barn Homes, it’s our business to KNOW what buyers want. We thought you might find it interesting to learn what we’ve discovered regarding this all important topic. As it turns out, people building Yankee Barn homes do not want “just a basic box”. In fact, customized details are a must-have, as they make…