Everyone on Pinterest Is Obsessed With Barndominiums

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The latest real estate trend is right up our alleys (or dirt paths, if you will): Barndominiums have been popping up all over Pinterest and we're already obsessed. 

These unique homes are exactly what they sound like: metal barns converted into living spaces. Adding a livable area where you wouldn't expect one is key. According to W.D. Metal Buildings, a company that designs these types of homes in Texas, barndominums tend to be affordable and easy to maintain. 

If you're a Fixer Upper fan, the above photo may look familiar—it's a space renovated by Chip and Joanna Gaines. On a recent episode, Joanna explained that she had been dreaming of taking on a barndominium for some time. Making over the barn, once home to horses, was a total gut job. The result was a second floor living space and kitchen with bedrooms on the first floor. Talk about character!  

Of course, you shouldn't just take our word for it. Pinterest recently included barndominiums on a list of the top searches for men. Guess that means we shouldn't worry about our husbands' reactions when we announce our favorite new alternative living idea.

Courtesy of UMAXPC
 If converting a barn into a living space isn't your style, plenty of places offer plans for building your own barndominium from the ground up. UMAXPC suggests these designs to anyone looking for a home with multiple functions, such as for a shop or office space.

From: Country Living US


By Rebecca Shinners

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