Sound Logic Behind Building with Yankee Barn Homes
Yankee Barn Homes is highly skilled at taking you from conceptualization to build.
A Taste for Barn Homes Space
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…
Barns and Barn Homes: The Beauty of Black
With both barns and barn homes, we accept red as the iconic color, but have you ever considered the black barn? Originally more common in Europe, black barns and barn homes have become increasingly popular here in the U.S. It just so happens, Yankee Barn Homes is currently working on a contemporary barn home called Oyster…
One Barn House Plan, 3 Unique Interpretations: The Exterior
Over the next four weeks I plan to explore one of Yankee Barn Homes’ most popular barn house designs, The Gathering House. The original design for this house was created more than 10 years ago and since that time, this plan has been used more than any other of our house plans. This is not…
Design Talk with Jeffrey Rosen: Introduction
Welcome to Yankee Barn Homes’ new monthly interview series. As promised in my previous post announcing Design Talk , our first interview will deal with finding out “Who is Jeffrey Rosen?”. So, without further ado, let’s get started! Jeffrey’s Stats Jeffrey Rosen is a seasoned NYC based interior/architectural designer. ” I’m a graduate of Parson’s…
Part II: Great Post & Beam and Barn Home Photo Books by E. Ashley Rooney
Regular followers of PostandBeamLiving.com may recall that our own “Beambabe” did a post back in February called 6 Great Photo Books for Post & Beam Homes. This is somewhat of a Part 2 to that post. Regular PostandBeamLiving.com followers may also recall that Beambabe is co-authoring a book about post and beam / timber…
The Timber Frame Goes French Ooh-La-La!
I’m back from Quebec City. Wow! First, let me say should you ever get the chance to visit this wonderful city, do not pass it up; you will be well rewarded. There is literally something for everyone there. Art and culture abounds and if you’re one for the night-life, this city fits the bill. Though…
The Doors of Post and Beam
I felt it only appropriate to write a post about the wide variety of entryways owners have chosen for their timber frame homes. I’ve often remarked a post and beam can be any architectural style the owner desires. Well, the same may be said for the front door. The entryway is an important architectural element…
Hybrid Timber Frames
Have you ever heard of hybrid timber frames? They are a good option when you want to reduce the amount of timbers when designing your dream home. At Yankee Barn Homes, we occasionally meet clients who love the look of post and beam homes but wonder if it is possible to use less timbers. It…
Timber Frame Dreamin’
Ah, Spring. This time of year I love to sit outside, ignore the housework piling up and dream over magazines of home plans. Plan viewing in my house often brings on lively discussion, debates and laughter. My daughters think they each need a master suite of their own, complete with dressing rooms, private bath, closets…
The Timber Frame Goes Modern
Visuals that come to mind when imagining a timber frame are often typical – the log cabin in the woods. While this is understandable, it is not the only style suitable for a post and beam home. Quite the contrary as a post and beam home can be any style you choose. The timber frame…
My Favorite Things
I just bought a new camera. There’s nothing like learning a new piece of technological wizardry. Some people love it; I am not one of those people. In my defense I must say I’ve recently had to learn all the new appliances and operating systems in our carriage house as my husband – well, let’s…