Dreaming Of: Converted Barns

In trying to reflect my own style in these posts, I was thinking about more things I love and always will, whether they're trendy or not. And I came up with:

BARNS!
 

I love barns! I love their quaint appearance from the outside and the unexpected feeling of wonder that comes over you when you stand underneath their high ceilings, taking in the smell of worn wood and dust, wondering who all has gone before you in this space. I love the endless possibilites for using the space once it has retired, so to speak. I have worked in some and partied in others. But their incredible architectural features make me melt and next on my list is to actually live in one! Apart from the beautiful wood and interesting character found in most old barns, you may have noticed that I am obsessed with beamed ceilings. Well, there are no better beamed ceilings than those found in barns. And there is so much you could do with all of the open space! These features lend themselves to more than just the rustic style typically associated with barns. I have seen barns re-done in French country, Southwestern, and even very minimalist styles. Take a look, and enjoy!

Blackburn Architects



D'Apostrophe

Apartment Therapy



Preston Scott Cohen



Brian Messena & Tony O'Rorke

Okvirk Rus Danica

And my favorite....

Shed Architects

I simply can't get enough of the high ceilings, old wood and vast windows. And I love how the A shape of the facades makes for interesting interior spaces. I have always wanted to live in an old Queen Anne home but now I think I have a new goal. I want to find an old barn and make it my own, from top to bottom, preserving as much as possible. There would be no other home like it!