This carriage house construction project is quite a sight to behold. Begun this past summer by Yankee Barn Homes, it is now well on it’s way to completion. Please join me in taking a look at it’s evolution thus far, it’s truly quite amazing. The Beacon Carriage House This project, located in Southborough, MA,…
I last covered this barn home in a recent post, A Shingle Style Post and Beam Gets Underway. Since then, interior work on this East Hampton home has begun – with a big interruption from Hurricane Sandy – and the finish work is under way. I thought you might like to see a few construction…
This carriage house goes from components and pieces, to a completely enclosed structure in five days. I’ve purposely left the time stamp on the photos so you may not only watch the progress, but be able to tell how much gets done each day. It’s a fascinating thing to see, in person or by way…
This Yankee Barn home in Minnesota is not only beautiful, it has a great story. Every once in awhile, we have clients who wish to finish their Yankee Barn home themselves. This home belongs to just such a couple, who originally bought their barn home in 1994, then proceeded to finish it themselves. It has…
It’s not every day you hear the phrases “shingle style” and post and beam” in the same sentence, but in this case, they can’t possibly be separated. A new project by our very own Jeffrey Rosen is currently underway in East Hampton, NY. This time it’s Jeff’s version of the wonderful turn-of-the-century style best exemplified…
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…
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.…