Barndominiums

Plan your barn-conversion dream home guided by inspiring real-life examples and practical, cost-effective solutions.

Move over she sheds, the next innovation in real estate is a full-on house! That’s right: the customizable and cost-efficient barndominum, offering plenty of space and plenty of style. In Barndominiums, author Chris Peterson, a three-decade veteran home improvement author, tours through barndos nationwide in search of the latest and greatest in barndominium living. Chapters include:  
  Why a Barndominium: Learn all about the benefits of the barndominium, including its flexibility, easy design, cost-effectiveness, and more!  Barndominium Gallery: Gain an inside look at barndominium interiors, exteriors, and even some sample floorplans.  Designing Your Own Barndominium: Plan out your personalized dream home, including which materials you’ll use, a design guide for specific rooms, and finalizing your plans. (Also, pros and cons to prefab vs. custom.) The Building Process: Your guide to every step of the construction process, including hiring a builder vs self-contracting, site prep, windows and doors, insulation, flooring, and much more!  Choosing Your Barndominium Style: Learn about all the different kinds of barndominiums, furnishing guidelines, color schemes, accessorizing, and outdoor rooms, for your customized dream home! 
With beautiful photographs from real-life owners and builders, this book will guide you to create your perfect barndominium!