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Expansive Barn Ideas and Designs

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New Horse Stable
New Horse Stable
Morris Builders, IncMorris Builders, Inc
This custom built, 36x36' horse stable has these horses living in luxury with therapeutic flooring systems and separate living quarters. The first floor boasts sliding barn doors on either side, a prep area with wash basin and ample room for storage. The second floor is prepped for future build out which will house a small apartment.
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Covered Riding Arena in Shingle Springs, CA
Barn ProsBarn Pros
This covered riding arena in Shingle Springs, California houses a full horse arena, horse stalls and living quarters. The arena measures 60’ x 120’ (18 m x 36 m) and uses fully engineered clear-span steel trusses too support the roof. The ‘club’ addition measures 24’ x 120’ (7.3 m x 36 m) and provides viewing areas, horse stalls, wash bay(s) and additional storage. The owners of this structure also worked with their builder to incorporate living space into the building; a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and common living area are located within the club portion.
Cape Cod Barn, Pool, Patio and Landscape Design | Orleans, MA
Cape Cod Barn, Pool, Patio and Landscape Design | Orleans, MA
Means-of-ProductionMeans-of-Production
Michael Conway, Means-of-Production
Photo of an expansive farmhouse detached barn in Boston.
Oak Stable Building
Oak Stable Building
The Classic Barn CompanyThe Classic Barn Company
This is an example of an expansive detached barn in Hampshire.
STEEL SLIDING BARN HARDWARE by ETO Doors
STEEL SLIDING BARN HARDWARE by ETO Doors
ETO DoorsETO Doors
STEEL SLIDING BARN HARDWARE with EXTERIOR 1 LITE WHITE PRIMED WITH DUAL CLEAR TEMPERED GLASS DOOR (SQUARE STICKING) (1-3/4") by ETO Doors
Design ideas for an expansive barn in Los Angeles.
Barns and Pavillions
Barns and Pavillions
Mountain Construction EnterprisesMountain Construction Enterprises
All photos in this section manufactured by Hearthstone Homes
Inspiration for an expansive bohemian detached barn in Charlotte.
Equestrian Estate
Equestrian Estate
Bosworth Architect LLCBosworth Architect LLC
Design ideas for an expansive classic detached barn in Boston.
Denali Horse Barn
Denali Horse Barn
Barn ProsBarn Pros
Inspiration for an expansive country detached barn in Vancouver.
Large Red Barn in Dayton, OR
Large Red Barn in Dayton, OR
Spink Painting, LLCSpink Painting, LLC
Expansive rustic detached barn in Portland.
Barn Painting Before & After
Barn Painting Before & After
CERTAPRO PAINTERS NE MDCERTAPRO PAINTERS NE MD
Inspiration for an expansive rural detached barn in Orange County.
Equestrian Arena Interior
Equestrian Arena Interior
DC BuildersDC Builders
Expansive classic barn in Sacramento.
Equestrian Estate
Equestrian Estate
Davidson Walker Construction Ltd.Davidson Walker Construction Ltd.
Photo of an expansive contemporary detached barn in Vancouver.
Eads Barn Project
Eads Barn Project
David Clark Construction, LLCDavid Clark Construction, LLC
David C. Clark
Expansive traditional detached barn in Nashville.
Equestrian projects
Equestrian projects
Smith Forest ProductsSmith Forest Products
This was a multiple stall horse barn with 2x6 v-joint boards encase in pre made walls and doors for easy installation.
Design ideas for an expansive rustic detached barn in Birmingham.
Event Barn
Event Barn
Revival TimberworksRevival Timberworks
Expansive rustic detached barn in New Orleans.
Cape Cod Barn, Pool, Patio and Landscape Design | Orleans, MA
Cape Cod Barn, Pool, Patio and Landscape Design | Orleans, MA
Means-of-ProductionMeans-of-Production
Michael Conway, Means-of-Production
Photo of an expansive country detached barn in Boston.
Architecture by Morehouse MacDonald & Associates
Architecture by Morehouse MacDonald & Associates
Boston Design GuideBoston Design Guide
Architecture by Morehouse MacDonald & Associates
Design ideas for an expansive country detached barn in Boston.
Gallery
Gallery
Wendling DesignsWendling Designs
Agricultural building with residence at the rear. Builder: ACARS Group, Inc. Jeff Habich
This is an example of an expansive country detached barn in Chicago.
Shire Stable
Shire Stable
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse detached barn in Burlington.
Rustic Doors and Gates
Rustic Doors and Gates
White Bird WoodsWhite Bird Woods
Knotty Cedar will slowly turn gray with age, giving the property it guards a mature look.
Inspiration for an expansive rustic detached barn in Portland.

Expansive Barn Ideas and Designs

Our garden sheds and outdoor buildings don’t have to be dumping grounds for tools, bikes, bins and all the extraneous items that haven’t found a home inside the house, instead they can be whole new spaces that you can turn your design eye to, just like any other room of the house. If you’ve lived in a small house or flat with no outside space, you’ll appreciate the added bonus an additional structure can give you. Homeowners across the UK and Ireland are transforming garden sheds, building garden offices and extending their homes to create garden rooms to really make the most of the space we have, because as we know, in some places in the UK and Ireland, space is like gold dust.

Which garden building should I go for?

It always makes sense to work with what you have, so if you have a garden shed already, think about how you could use it if you cleared it out and gave it a lick of paint. If you have nothing to work with apart from space and a budget, then the logical process is to think about what you need the space for. Garden sheds only need to be as big as what you need to store within them, so they could be an easier and cheaper alternative structure to a full garden building if you just need to store garden items, tools and bikes somewhere. If you have loftier ambitions and dream of a garden building that will be an additional living or working area, a separate garden room could be the answer. Large converted garden sheds or purpose built garden rooms can be used for separate work offices, studios, creative spaces, living areas, pool houses and so much more. With luxuries such as wireless internet and underfloor heating, and endless paint and decor options, the possibilities for your garden building are boundless. For the environmentally-conscious, eco-sheds featuring solar panels are an energy-saving solution that could benefit your household, and garden pods – prefabricated pod buildings for use as an office or extra living space – are easy, ready-to-go garden structures that are usually eco-friendly and energy efficient. Working from home often calls for a dedicated home office away from the distractions of the rest of the house, so garden offices or studios offer the ideal set-up: completely separate from the main house but close enough for emergencies, food supplies and bathroom breaks. They will also hopefully offer a peaceful and focused environment in the tranquility of your garden. Buildings in your garden don’t always have to be about practicality. You could let your imagination run wild and escape to the woods with a treehouse, and then your garden would certainly be the envy of all the children in the neighbourhood. Rope walkways, ladders, turrets, slides and firemen's poles are enough to keep any child occupied for hours on end. Even if you don’t have children yourself, an elevated wooden shelter attached to a tree is a good a place as any to enjoy your outdoor space, and isn’t that usually what garden buildings are all about? Besides the extra space they give you; garden rooms, summerhouses and converted garden sheds are wonderful for their location – outside in your garden. When the summer months come around, and we hopefully enjoy some good weather, all you want to do is spend as much time outside and with a garden building it’s possible to do so without compromising on furniture, shelter and all the amenities of indoors.

What design should I choose for my garden shed or garden room?

Sheds come in a full range of materials – metal and plastic garden sheds may prove more durable and weatherproof but classic wooden garden sheds offer the most opportunities for creative expression. If you’re thinking of a bigger structure, and appreciating your garden or outdoor area is important to you, large glass bifold doors can transform your garden room into a light-filled sunroom that opens right out onto your garden. For eco-lovers and those that want to retain a lush garden look, grass covered walls and roofs will help your garden room to blend in with its surroundings or wooden cladding will also give a natural look if you don’t want to to go all out with the grass. When it comes to your interior design, a habitable, high-spec garden room is really no different from any room in your main house, so the decisions will come down to personal style, taste and needs. Whatever outdoor structure you’re thinking of building or converting, be it a garden shed, treehouse, garden office or summerhouse, you’ll be able to find inspiration for all of them by browsing the photos on Houzz. Define your search by area, style or size to find what you want more easily.
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