Barndominium Floor Plan Styles
Barndominiums rose to fame because of their versatility and cost-efficiency. Most barndominiums are very spacious, which allows for easy renovations and various interior and exterior customizations. Since barndominiums are still uncommon to the majority, this article will provide information regarding different barndominium floor plan designs and a barndominium’s pros and cons.
What You Should Consider In Choosing the Building Type Of Your Barndominium
Just because a barndominium is easier to build compared to other home structures doesn’t mean that it won’t need careful planning. There are a lot of things that you should consider before building a barndominium, but we boiled it down to the most important ones.
Costs
As the size of the barndominium gets bigger, its costs increase too. If you’re on a budget, you should plan out the expenses that you will be spending on building your barndominium. But refrain from opting for low-cost materials just to save money. Low-cost materials are often substandard and break easily. You will be able to save money but at the expense of your own safety.
Structure
Aside from the cost, the second thing that you must consider is the structure of your barndominium. To begin with, you will decide if you will utilize wood or steel. Metal tends to be more expensive than wood because the whole barndominium will be constructed in a factory and put up in your place. Wood, on the other hand, is more costly because of the utilization of large columns to bear the weight of roof trusses. Alongside the structure, you should also decide on the truss type, height of the ceiling, and the column size and spacing for the framework of your barndominium.
Barndominium Floor Plan Layouts
Once you’ve decided on your budget and structure preferences, here are various barndominium floor plans and styles that you can choose from. Every floor plan is carefully designed to suffice the owner’s needs, and it’s up to you to decide which one will best fit your preferences.
1. 40x40 Barndominium
If you’re going for a small space for your family, this floor plan is perfect for you. Despite the tiny 800 square feet size of this barndominium, it provides just enough space for a kitchen, two bedrooms, both rooms with enough leeway to place a wardrobe, a bathroom, and an ample living area.
The only problem with this plan is the lack of bathrooms. The whole family will only share one bathroom, and it might be a problem if all of you are in a hurry. Nevertheless, small homes tend to promote more family time. While this is a great plan for a small family, the size might make you feel a little cramped. However, with proper application of interior design, you can make this tiny space look more spacious.
2. 50x50 Barndominium
With 2,500 square feet, this one’s a bit bigger than the 40×40 barndominium. It has a master bedroom and three regular bedrooms, one walk-in closet, three bathrooms, two of those with enough space for a double sink and a bathtub, lots of kitchen space for cupboards and countertops, a dining area, and a spacious family area. This barndominium is not too small, and not too big, just the perfect size for a family to be able to move freely, allow bonding times in its spacious rooms, with much space left to invite house guests.
3. 60x60 Barndominium
This barndominium has plenty of space for entertainment or dining, so if you love inviting guests over or you host family gatherings, this is the best floor plan for you. It has three bedrooms, two of those are for the family and one for the guests, with all three having their own bathroom and walk-in closet. It has a 9×21 kitchen with separate rooms for the pantry and utilities. And finally, the 20×38 living area and the 14×34 porch are spacious enough for formal gatherings. These spaces can also be turned into dining or other function areas if needed, and the open concept of the house will allow guests to freely move from one area to another.
4. Barndominium with a Garage
Before integrating a garage in your barndominium, take into consideration the number of vehicles that you have and the space that you only have. Once you’ve decided about these things, here is a sample floor plan of a barndominium with a garage.
It has one master bedroom with its own master bathroom and walk-in closet, and three regular bedrooms, all of those also have their own walk-in closet, one bathroom, a kitchen area with an island bar, a separate room for pantry and utilities, a living area, and a garage with a storage room. This floor plan is best for big families who needs their personal space. The only con about this plan is that the garage is pretty distant from the kitchen. Therefore, fetching bags of groceries might be a challenge.
5. Barndominium with a Basement
This barndominium has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen with an island counter enough for four people, a living area, and a porch. Quite simple, right? The thing is, there is a series of stairs on the side of the porch that will lead to yet another room- the barndominium’s basement. Barndominiums can indeed have basements. It also has two bedrooms with its own bathrooms, a kitchen, and a spacious family area. If needed, this barndominium can be separated into two houses since both floors consist of complete functions.
However, while this floor plan serves a multifunctional purpose, living in a basement is not recommended. It can endanger your life in cases of disasters or impose a few health risks such as respiratory problems due to lack of ventilation or accumulation of moulds.
6. Barndominium with 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms, and a Shop
It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen with an island bar, and a spacious living area. The kitchen and living area are connected, allowing you to watch a movie while enjoying your meal. The open kitchen concept also makes the room look more spacious.
This barndominium also comes with a large room on the side that you can use on putting up a shop. Barndominiums are very versatile, that you can easily change a room’s function. In this case, you have a whole space to put up your shop. If you ever change your mind about putting up a shop, you can always turn it into a storage room or renovate it into a garage.
7. Barndominium with 4 Bedrooms and an Office
This floor plan is perfect for big families who want a separate room for their work and hobbies. It has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, living area, a craft room for hobbies and an office for your work at home.
Building an office at home is very convenient as you will be able to bond with your family while working in the comfort of your home. The craft room allows your children to enhance their creativity without messing up with other areas. The open concept of this barndominium will also let you do your daily chores while being able to watch on your children.
8. Farmhouse Barndominium
This barndominium serves a multifunctional purpose. It comes with both a shop and an office. It has one master bedroom, with its own bathroom and a walk-in closet, one regular bedroom, one bathroom, an open concept kitchen and dining area, a living area with a fireplace, a shop with an office and storage room, and a porch. The shop and office area consists of one large room and placed far from the entertainment room will allow you to focus on your work even if your children are noisily playing in the living area or some guests are coming over.
9. Barndominium with Deck and Balcony
Who said barndominiums don’t have style? You can integrate a deck and balcony in your barndominium, which is best as a relaxation area while allowing you to enjoy the outdoor view. This floor has one master bedroom with its own bathroom, two regular bedrooms, one bathroom, and an open concept kitchen, dining, and living area. A series of stairs outside that will lead you to the deck and balcony, where you can relax and bond with your family or entertain your guests. To add more spice, you can decorate it with tables, chairs, umbrellas, and plants.
10. Barndominium with Mud Room and Game Room
This barndominium is on the ultimate level. It consists of one master bedroom with its own bathroom and walk-in closet, three regular bedrooms, an open concept kitchen and living area, a separate dining room, a study room, game room, a patio and porch, and a huge garage that can fit three cars with a mudroom behind. The mudroom is in the perfect place to prevent anyone from messing up your home if they’re drenched from the rain.
Just looking at this floor plan already feels like living in this barndominium will be the most exciting thing in your life. This barndominium consists of every function a family will need, from the essentials to enjoyment.
