One of our favorite parts of the design is the gallery wall that we curated above our staircase. We filled almost every inch of the wall, and that’s the only place we have personal photos in the whole home. Today, it’s full of pictures from our wedding and honeymoon, but over time we can swap the frames out so it’s ever-evolving.

Post and beam gable workshop barn with two garage doors
Barn - mid-sized rustic detached barn idea

Iron garage door hardware kit installed on wood garage doors from Carriage House Door. This Malibu garage doors customer chose paint grade wood for a crisp white finish and a classic look. Photographer: James Meyer - Archway partner

Custom crafted from solid Western Red Cedar specially selected lumber being mostly blonde wood and stain-grade. Rain Glass arched windows trimmed with wrought iron grills. No trim kit installed, the beauty of this wood needs no further adornment. Custom wood garage doors from Carriage House Doors. Location: Simi Valley, CA Photographer: Archway Garage Doors & Gates

via our website ~ 280 square feet of usable space with 6’0” Jamaica Cottage Shop built double doors ~ large enough to fit your riding lawn mower, snowmobile, snow blower, lawn furniture, and ATVs. This building can be used as a garage ~ the floor system can handle a small to mid-size car or tractor. The open floor plan allows for a great workshop space or can be split up and be used as a cabin. Photos may depict client modifications.

The Kitchen and Entry Foyer tucked under the wood loft
Open concept kitchen - small modern galley concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen idea in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen pantry - small traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry idea in Charlotte with wood countertops and white backsplash

Living room - traditional living room idea in Houston

Garage - mid-sized cottage one-car garage idea in New York

Mid-sized elegant attached two-car garage photo in Boston

The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.

Clients' first home and there forever home with a family of four and in laws close, this home needed to be able to grow with the family. This most recent growth included a few home additions including the kids bathrooms (on suite) added on to the East end, the two original bathrooms were converted into one larger hall bath, the kitchen wall was blown out, entrying into a complete 22'x22' great room addition with a mudroom and half bath leading to the garage and the final addition a third car garage. This space is transitional and classic to last the test of time.

Denali Barn Apartment with Garage on the base floor - see more pre-engineered barn and shop kits online at: www.barnpros.com
Carport - huge rustic detached carport idea in Raleigh

Shed - industrial shed idea in Phoenix

Urban shed photo in Phoenix

Example of an urban garage design in Phoenix

A custom Studio Shed garage & workshop becomes the catalyst for exterior transformation. Hardscaping replaces grass in this dry climate and a new patio space comes to life.

David Slaughter
Kids' room - transitional boy carpeted kids' room idea in Austin with gray walls

A collection of barn apartments sold across the country. Each of these Denali barn apartment models includes fully engineered living space above and room below for horses, garage, storage or work space. Our Denali model is 36 ft. wide and available in several lengths: 36 ft., 48 ft., 60 ft. and 72 ft. There are over 16 floor plan layouts to choose from that coordinate with several dormer styles and sizes for the most attractive rustic architectural style on the kit building market. Find more information on our website or give us a call and request an e-brochure detailing this barn apartment model.