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Barndominium Plans FAQ

• What is a Barndominium?
  Barndominium style is exploding in popularity. Barndominium plans create homes that offer the look and feel of a barn, blending rustic country charm with modern innovation. Some designs exude a warm, rustic Craftsman feel, while others project a more modern vibe, with minimal ornamentation, clean vertical lines, and/or solid black or gray exterior colors. The term barndominium is often used to describe a metal building structure, but barndominium floor plans can offer either metal or wood framing. The majority of our plans offer traditional wood framing. To see our metal-framed barndo plans, click here.
• Cool Characteristics of Barndominium Plans
  • Huge garages/workshops are the #1 feature of a barndo plan. Some designs even feature an RV bay (see our collection of house plans with RV garages here). If you have multiple vehicles, or simply need a ton of extra unheated storage space, a barndo blueprint might be the best option for you. Fun fact: house plans with shops/big garages even have their own nickname: shouse floor plans (i.e. shop + house).
  • Spacious wraparound porches are another common characteristic of barndominium plans. The wraparound porch acts as a counter balance to offset the presence of the huge garage, making the house look and feel homier and more welcoming, and less like a mechanic’s shop. Check out barndominium plans with wraparound porches here.
  • Modern interior design elements can also regularly be found within barndo floor plans. Examples include: open floor plans with kitchen islands and vaulted ceilings, and main-level primary suites. Need a primary suite on the upper level? Don’t worry, you’ll see designs like this too as you browse our collection.
  • Lofts are another design element you’ll find in many barndo floor plans. Lofts are popular for a variety of reasons, depending on who’s living in the house. If you’re a family with teenagers, lofts can easily act as game rooms, hangout areas, or homework spaces, as they live upstairs, often next to secondary bedrooms. On the other hand, if you’re an empty-nester, a loft could be used as a home office. Check out our collection of barndominium plans with lofts here.
• How Much Does It Cost to Build a Barndominium?
  It varies quite a lot depending on where you’re building, what kind of materials you’re using, and much more. The good news is, we offer detailed building cost estimates for every house plan. You can purchase a cost to build report for just $4.99 with code CTB2025. Just go to the product detail page and click the button that says Get Cost to Build Report. For general information about building costs, check out our blog: How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?
• Is a Barndominum the Right Choice for Me?
  Find out with this barndominium guide from NewHomeSource.
• What’s a Ranch-Style Barndominium? And Do You Offer Them?
  Yes, we have many! A ranch-style barndominum plan is simply a single-story barndo plan. Single-story designs are often preferred by a variety of homeowners, as they don’t require many steps, making everyday living that much more convenient, especially as we age. We count stories as levels above grade, so some ranch-style barndominium plans may feature a basement or walkout basement, or have one or both available as an option. As you purchase your plan, you can choose which foundation you would like, and if you don’t see the option you require, simply call us, or submit a customization request (just click the button that says Modify This Plan on the plan detail page).
• What’s the Average Size of a Barndominium Plan?
  Barndominium house plans can be any square footage. On Houseplans.com you’ll find tiny, super-cute barndo plans under 1,000 sq. ft., small barndo designs under 2,000 sq. ft., large barndo layouts that aim to impress, and everything in between. Take note: for house plans, the total square footage presented is the total heated square footage. Therefore, if the plan features a huge garage/shop, the garage/shop will not be included. You can check the size of the garage/shop on the product detail page.
• I Need a Duplex/Multifamily Plan. Do They Come in Barndominium Style?
  Yep! We have some barndominium-style duplex plans, as well as designs that feature guest suites and in-law apartments with separate entrances. See our full collection of duplex house plans here.
• Can I Customize My Barndominium Plan?
  All house plans on Houseplans.com can be customized. It’s easy to get started. Just go to the product detail page, click the Modify This Plan button, and fill out the short form. We’ll be in touch right away.
• Why Order a Barndominium Plan from Houseplans.com?
  Because we are the best! Houseplans.com is the #1 site for house plans online. We have more options than any other site, we offer expert and friendly plan help 7 days a week, and we’ll beat any price you find on a competitor site.