I have never seen this Yankee Barn Homes post and beam kitchen in person. However, looking at these pictures gives me a pretty clear idea of how much fun is had in this kitchen. Designed to suit any event, from getting a cup of coffee to hosting a large group, this kitchen can handle to…
Take one stunning barn home, add several strategically placed pieces of fantastic artwork, and “Ta Dah”; you’ve got one eye-catching showplace! This very practice was recently put into place in a Yankee Barn home located in East Hampton, NY with great success. The English cottage barn home, designed and decorated by Jeffrey Rosen, was…
The air is clear, the apples are crisp and the color is popping – it’s nearing Fall in post and beam country! Okay, it’s nearing Fall everywhere, but in New England fall is special. It’s something about the combination of the sparkling blue skies and the vivid colors of those maple trees that create the…
The thought of a Yankee Barn mimicking a Hugh Newell Jacobsen design is actually quite natural. If you’re aware of the famous architect’s work, you already understand my statement. If not, take a look at this link, Hugh Newell Jacobsen, and you’ll see the similarities soon enough. Jacobsen was (and still is, at the age…
When building a new home, particularly in the vernacular of Yankee barns, looking for inspiration from existing buildings is a very useful tool. The good news is, in New England and beyond, it’s fairly easy to find a number of varieties on the traditional New England or Yankee barn theme. Whether you get in the car…
Choosing an interior decor for a barn house can be daunting. Some might feel the need to adhere to a certain time period or style. Not in the 21st Century. The key to today’s practical approach in choosing interior decor is this: eclectic rules. Go with your gut when choosing your decor; from kitchen appliances,…
This month Jeffrey talks about outdoor spaces. You might think Fall is an odd time to discuss this topic, however, if you’re going to take on an outdoor project, fall is actually the best time to do it. Landscapers’ busy summer schedules are winding down a bit, so they are often able to take on…
Our Yankee Barn tea house has served a number of purposes over the four years since it was built. Along with a being a wonderful “outdoor room” that sits alongside our brook, the post and beam tea house has served as 1) a quiet place in our Zen garden to get away from it all;…
This barn style home, built by Yankee Barn Homes on Lake Charlevoix, Michigan, is simply stunning. Built with the idea of complimenting it’s surrounding topography, the barn house is both unassuming and eye-catching, all at the same time. On the interior, the homeowners did a wonderful job of blending their love of the Early American…
Many see the term “barn houses” and “post and beam” or “timber frame” and think: log home living. This is actually not the case. Log homes tend to be more rustic with a very large amount of wood exposed on the interior. Post and beam homes expose the timber structure on the interior where and…
Barn doors are the perfect barn home accessory; really! Every home utilizes doors. Whether they’re interior or exterior, doors are seldom considered a home fashion accessory, but they should be. The average home has almost as many doors as it does windows; sometimes more. But do we agonize over them the way we do so…
The loft area of a barn house is one of those great spaces which can be used for many different purposes. From home office to library, art gallery to reading nook, the possibilities for this space are limited only by the imagination. The space is airy yet private; perfect for whatever room suits your home and lifestyle.…