Dezeen's Pinterest followers searched for "modern barn house" 13 times more than normal in the last few weeks. We round up 10 of the most popular barn conversions and houses informed by barns from Pinterest.
Architects have found innovative ways to convert dilapidated barns into holiday homes and residences for families by making use of reclaimed materials.
In this roundup, studios including Sandy Rendel Architects and Julius Taminiau Architects repurposed old and unused farm buildings into modern houses. We also feature a trio of new structures whose design has been informed by barns.
Scroll down to see ten projects from our popular modern barn house Pinterest board.
The Wraxall Yard holiday homes, England, by Clementine Blakemore Architects
A series of dilapidated 19th-century stone and brick barns in Dorset were renovated to create the Wraxall Yard holiday homes.
Each holiday home contains a bathroom, kitchen, dining space and one or two bedrooms. The studio implemented features such as turning circleswhich help to accommodate guests with varying forms of disabilities.
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Dutch Barn, England, by Sandy Rendel Architects
UK studio Sandy Rendel Architects transformed a Dutch barn in West Sussex, England, into a three-bedroom home.
The studio reclad the barn in black corrugated steel and divided it into twoby adding a first floor.
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Barn at the Ahof, the Netherlands, by Julia van Beuningen
Architectural designer Juila van Beuningen converted this thatched barn in the Netherlands into a home with four bedrooms and a large open-plan living area.
The 19th-century building has a thatched roof and red brick walls. Inside the home, the walls are made from flax and lime plaster.
Van Beunigen also incorporated a plywood spiral staircase and a wood-burning stove in the lounge.
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The Half Barn in Hashimoto, Japan, by Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects
Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects created a half-interior, half-exterior single-family residence in Japan.The studio used a simple form with a gabled roof and straightforward timber-frame construction to create "a space where humans and nature confront each other".
One half of the timber frame contains the home's interior and the other half is left open as a semi-outdoor space.
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Redhill Barn, England, by TYPE
Architecture studio TYPE transformed the run-down Redhill Barn in Devon, England into a home.Amongst the renovations, TYPE added an aluminium roof to the 199-square-metre home which was originally built in 1810.
With the aim of preserving the building's original design, the studio used a material palette throughout the home which complements the original stone and lime plaster walls and columns.
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Big Barn House, USA, Faulkner Architects
Big Barn House is a holiday home, located in the town of Glen Ellen in Sonoma Valley, that features an asymmetrical roof and facades wrapped in weathering steel and salvaged wood.
Inside the property Faulkner Architects used natural finishes, such as oak, inspired by the home's surroundings.
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The Barn, England, by Pad Studio
Architecture practice Pad Studio used recycled wood from an old barn to cover this home in Hampshire, England.
The studio used a range of muted and natural tones for the home's interior and incorporated frameless picture windows.
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County home in Chievo, Italy, by Studio Wok
Studio Wok renovated a neglected barn in Italy turning it into a new country home.The studio stripped the plaster from the home's exterior revealing the pebbles underneath.
Inside the home, Studio Wok added a brick fireplace and inserted skylights into its roof.
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The Potato Shed, the Netherlands, by Julius Taminiau Architects
The Potato Shed is an old cowshed that Julius Taminiau Architects rebuilt into a home.The home is clad in thin timber slats and located on the site of a former farm in the Netherlands.
Doors and openings in the home have been concealed behind the timber cladding to filter in light and air.
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Tack Barn, USA, by Faulkner Architects
US studio Faulkner Architects turned an old building into a residence clad in salvaged redwood and weathering steel.
The studio retained the home's original structural frame, which is made of Douglas fir, and covered the Californian home's roof in weathering steel.
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As an expert in architecture and design, I can provide information related to the concepts mentioned in this article. The article discusses the popularity of modern barn houses and showcases 10 popular barn conversions and houses inspired by barns. Architects have found innovative ways to repurpose old and unused farm buildings into modern homes by using reclaimed materials. The featured projects include the Wraxall Yard holiday homes in England, the Dutch Barn in England, the Barn at the Ahof in the Netherlands, the Half Barn in Hashimoto, Japan, Redhill Barn in England, Big Barn House in the USA, The Barn in England, County home in Chievo, Italy, The Potato Shed in the Netherlands, and Tack Barn in the USA.
Each project has its unique features and design elements that make it stand out. For example, the Wraxall Yard holiday homes in England were created by renovating dilapidated 19th-century stone and brick barns. The Dutch Barn in England was transformed into a three-bedroom home by recladding it in black corrugated steel and adding a first floor. The Barn at the Ahof in the Netherlands is a thatched barn converted into a home with four bedrooms and a large open-plan living area. The Half Barn in Hashimoto, Japan, is a half-interior, half-exterior single-family residence with a gabled roof and timber-frame construction. Redhill Barn in England is a converted barn with an aluminum roof and original stone and lime plaster walls. Big Barn House in the USA features an asymmetrical roof and facades wrapped in weathering steel and salvaged wood. The Barn in England is covered in recycled wood from an old barn and has frameless picture windows. County home in Chievo, Italy, is a renovated barn with a stripped exterior and added skylights. The Potato Shed in the Netherlands is an old cowshed clad in thin timber slats. Tack Barn in the USA is a residence clad in salvaged redwood and weathering steel.
These projects demonstrate the creativity and adaptability of architects in repurposing barns into modern living spaces. The use of reclaimed materials and the preservation of original design elements add character and sustainability to these homes. The popularity of modern barn houses, as evidenced by the increased search activity on Pinterest, reflects the appeal of blending traditional architectural forms with contemporary design aesthetics.
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