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2022 Popular Trends in Floor Plan Design

Building & DesignBy Holly Ostrander June 1, 2022

The movement toward informality and relaxed living is significant in floor plan design trends.

Adding Value To Your Build

Building & DesignBy Holly Ostrander February 13, 2020 1 Comment

No one builds a home without budget considerations. Regardless of the square footage, the style or the design, budget is a primary concern. At Yankee Barn Homes, we consider it our obligation to provide quality designs that operate within our clients’ budgets. We suggest these six ways to add value when building a home. Adding…

Tips for Creating Your Barn Home Kitchen

Barn HomesBy Holly Ostrander September 29, 2016

Congratulations! You’ve decided to build a Yankee Barn Home. Now you’re faced with hundreds of kitchen design options and are not sure what you want. As the hub of most households, the kitchen is an area with high emotional impact; you want it to be functional and aesthetically pleasing. If you’re confused, frustrated and overwhelmed…

Design/Build Series V: Planning A Kitchen

YBH LifestyleBy Holly Ostrander June 4, 2015

Planning a kitchen layout is extremely important. . By now, most of us have heard of the “kitchen work triangle”, but let’s be honest, how many of us think of this first when we finally get to design the kitchen of our dreams? No matter how beautiful the space, the ability for several people to move about simultaneously and efficiently is of primary importance. Let’s talk about how to …

Creating a Barn Home Pantry

Styling & DecoratingBy Holly Ostrander February 28, 2013 1 Comment

In this day and age, creating a barn home pantry is a “must”. As our grocery purchasing habits move more and more to buying in bulk, and our busy schedules require a focused approach to shopping in general, having a place to store our goods is a necessity. Few of us have the time to…