20 Stunning Barn Conversions That Will Inspire You to Go Off the Grid!

 

by Kristi Murphy

The daily grind getting you down? Well hold your horses: This post is going to inspire you even more to pack up and go country! We first showed you how to make a barn for your dog. But now we’ve got barns just for you! Here are 20 gorgeous barn conversions that will stop you in your tracks! Too much to think about? Why not start small with a barn throw pillow or a barn door headboard?

1. Rustic and Refined Lakefront Barn: We are obsessed with the way the frame of the house is outlined in reclaimed wood. The contrast of the white walls and the wood is absolutely stunning. (via Wabi Sabi)

2. Scotch Ridge Barn Home: We love how this barn conversion in New York State mixes modern finishes with rustic framing and walls. You could say it’s Pottery Barn meets log cabin, and you could say mama wants. (via Heritage Restorations)

3. Modern Barn Conversion: This historic gambrel was partially destroyed in a fire. The owners commissioned designer, Specht Harpman, to keep the integrity of the exterior while modernizing the interior. And we want to be the first to say it: We love the dichotomy of rustic contemporary. (via Specht Harpman)

4. Industrial Loft Barn Conversion: This industrial loft-style conversion is gushing with sophistication. Can we move our offices here? (via Marie Claire Maison)

5. Eco Barn Conversion: We are floored (pun intended ;-) that this barn conversion is eco friendly. Sign us up for this modern look. (via Kitchen Architecture)

6. Rustic Midcentury Modern Barn Conversion: Oh what a fabulous idea to bring in midcentury modern furniture into a barn conversion. It’s so on trend. (via Decoholic)

7. Portia de Rossi and Ellen Degeneres’s Ranch: We didn’t think we could love Portia de Rossi and Ellen Degeneres anymore until we ran across the photos of their ranch! This abode is nothing short of breathtaking. (via Elle Decor)

8. Modern Olive and Fruit Farm Barn: The fireplace in this olive-and-fruit-farm barn just outside of Franschhoek, South Africa is unreal. (via Visi)

9. Horse Barn: Have you ever seen anything like this? We can’t get over how this horse barn could easily double as a living room. (via Elle Decor)

10. Selma Barn Home: Go figure that this cozy barn home sits right on a lake. Could it be anymore perfect? We think not. (via Heritage Restorations)

11. Art Barn: White wood walls are the perfect backdrop to the chocolate, camel, and white seating in this gorgeous art barn. (via Elle Decor)

12. Family-Friendly Barn Extension: Were you raised in a barn? The lucky little ones whose parents built this multi-level, five-bedroom barn in the UK will be able to answer, “Most definitely.” (via Homes and Property)

13. Romantic Barn: The scene this romantic barn creates is so serene. Cue the pastoral vibes! (via Elle Decor)

14. Netherlands Barn Makeover: Wowsers! Can we get a virtual round of applause for this Netherlands barn makeover? We don’t even know where to start in describing its beauty. Just wow. (via Maxwan Architects)

15. Barn Living Room: This brick fireplace injects a bit of cozy into this otherwise sophisticated barn conversion living room. (via Elle Decor)

16. Gorgeously Green Artist Barn: This green artist barn has us practicing our brush strokes. Talk about inspiring. (via Apartment Therapy)

17. Black and White Barn Conversion: Be still our beating hearts. The black-and-white combo conversion is oh-so rustic chic. (via Inger Johanna)

18. Wide Open Barn Conversion: These doors! We fully endorse blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living. (via Homes and Property)

19. Timber-Framed Hamptons House: This just made our Hamptons-day-dreaming so much worse. This is vacationing at its finest. (via House To Home)

20. Barn Kitchen: We dream of cooking in a kitchen like this! And the chalkboard? Must have. (via Elle Decor)

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