Looking for a unique project that combines rustic charm with modern living? Consider a barn remodel! Whether it’s an old barn being transformed into a house or a straightforward barn exterior remodel, the possibilities are endless. Join us as we explore various barn remodel ideas, before and after transformations, and ways to breathe new life into old structures.
From the most extensive renovations to subtle updates that maintain the barn’s historic feel, we’ve got inspiration for every scale of project. Don’t let that old barn fade away – it could be the creative canvas you’ve been waiting for!
Unusual barn remodel: ideas for your collection
Spectacular conversion of the barn
Remodeling a barn can be an extremely exciting experience. You will be surprised to learn how complex the architectural ensemble of old buildings sometimes has! We have collected some original ideas on how to decorate a utility room in a new way.
Relaxing atmosphere in Napa Valley
The barn serves as an annex to the main house and includes a library, home office, yoga studio and dining area for great holiday dinners with friends and family.
Paul Kelley erected a new one in honor of the old barn, endowing it with other tasks
The barn is decorated with natural materials from an old barn
Cozy office-library with a gorgeous view of nature
Unusual barn in Michigan
The reconstruction of the old building does not at all resemble a barn!
The reconstruction of the old building does not at all resemble a barn!
The second part of the building is reserved for a huge dining room, recreation area and living room
Recreation area in a barn in New Jersey
The architect reused the original beam structure to restore the barn to scale.
A dilapidated barn has been given new life as a holiday home
Beam construction on a white background stands out in all its glory
This design skillfully mixes truss details and modern trends.
Family vacation spot in New Hampshire
The family skillfully used the adjacent barn to create a comfort zone
A place where it is so wonderful to get together!
It also began to store items of winter equipment.
Country house from an old barn
The building is interesting in that it has passive heating and cooling technologies. Although the barn is not 100 percent passive, its energy efficiency approaches this mark. Dense insulation on top, using rainwater as thermal mass, reduces the cost of energy. Additional heat comes from a geothermal underfloor heating system.
Passive house in Nebraska
The barn is not only economical, but also fully adapted for life
From the annex comes a wonderful view of the nature of Nebraska
Another great idea from California
Glowing barn
Transparent fiberglass panels absorb light and glow at night
Original chest of drawers
Finding in the Vermont Hills
Future owners saw an abandoned barn by chance and decided to transform it
Everything here works for your privacy
Upholstered white furniture is complemented by interesting wooden textures.
Rock studio in Connecticut
The space has been converted for group music training and performance. The main efforts were made to create good sound insulation.
Who would have thought that there was a stable here?
And in the dark, the headlights light up!
New kitchen in an old barn
An old barn has been added to the left, converted into a modern building.
Once there was a hayloft here, rafters are preserved on the vaulted ceiling. The combination of modern and traditional styles is successfully combined in a large space.
It’s hard to believe that ordinary hay was stored here not so long ago!
Staircase in the middle of the kitchen – a reminder of the past life of the room
Another energy efficient barn
The old frame is sheathed with new energy-efficient materials
Inside, a spartan-style bedroom awaits you.
Barn wood gives unusual warmth to modern interiors
Restoration of a dairy plant in the UK
Restoring this historic dairy was not easy for the designers. While the interior needed to be modernized, the exterior needed a refurbishment with meticulous repetition.
Cozy English patio at the dairy
Soft colors create a calm and cozy atmosphere inside
The beauty is in the little things, the door handles are straight from the forge!
Alteration of the old stable
Large windows used to be separate entrances to the premises
Old partitions were used to the maximum in the new interior
The sinks are also made from original horse troughs!
Have you taken inspiration from remodeling your old barn? Maybe you can find an even more unusual solution? Share it with us!