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Introducing the Best Barns Line of Barndominium Kits: Floor Plans and Features
You have a vision of a rustic yet modern home. You want high ceilings, open spaces, and the satisfaction of building it yourself. A Best Barns Barndominium offers the perfect balance of DIY simplicity and professional quality.
Choosing the right model is the first step in bringing that vision to life. Whether you need a small studio or a massive two-story family home, our barndominium kits provide the structural shell you need. This guide explores the floor plan potential and specific features of the Homestead and Colossal series to help you decide which model fits your life.
Key Takeaways
- Open Concept: Best Barns kits provide a clear-span shell so you can design interior walls and rooms exactly where you want them.
- Homestead Series: Ideal for compact living or guest houses, offering traditional gambrel roofs with optional lofts for overhead storage.
- Colossal Series: The ultimate barndominium shell featuring a full second story, dormers for natural light, and an included staircase.
- Premium Materials: Every kit uses the SecureTruss™ system and primed LP® SmartSide® siding for structural integrity and weather resistance.
- Modularity: You choose the door and window locations during assembly to match your specific property layout and sunlight needs.
What Makes the Best Barns Construction Unique?
Before looking at floor plans, you should understand the "bones" of the building. These kits differ from standard pole barns because they use advanced framing technology.
SecureTruss™ System
The roof and wall connections use a specialized truss system. This creates a structure that is incredibly strong against wind and snow loads.
TimberPrestige™ Eurowood
The framing lumber is premium grade. It is straighter and stronger than standard hardware store lumber which makes the assembly process smoother for DIYers.
Flexible Door and Window Placement
This is a huge feature for floor planning. The framing allows you to place the doors and windows wherever you choose. You are not locked into a factory-set layout so you can face your windows toward the best view.
Is the Handcrafted Homestead Series Right for You?
The Homestead series features a classic gambrel (barn-style) roof. It optimizes overhead space and sheds water effectively.
The "No Loft" Layouts
Available in 12′×16′ and 12′×20′, these models are open from the floor to the peak of the roof.
- Floor Plan Potential: These are perfect for a "studio" apartment feel. You can build a small enclosed bathroom in one corner and leave the rest as a large, airy living room and kitchenette.
The "With Loft" Layouts
These add a split loft area with 4 feet of headroom.
- Floor Plan Potential: Use the loft for sleeping or storage to free up the main floor. This layout works well for guest houses where you want a distinct separation between the living area and the sleeping quarters.
The Homestead XL
This is the bridge between a shed and a house. Ranging from 16′×20′ to 16′×32′, the XL offers deeper walls (8′1″) and a more usable second floor.
- Living Space: The 16′×32′ model gives you over 1,000 square feet of potential living space if you finish both floors. You can easily frame out a bedroom and full bath downstairs while keeping the upstairs as an office or recreation room.
Why Choose the Crafted Colossal Series for Your Home?
If you want a true barndominium for full-time living, the Colossal series is the top tier. These are two-story buildings with a full staircase included.
The Second Floor Advantage
Unlike the Homestead loft, the Colossal second floor has 7′1″ of headroom. It is a proper room.
- Dormers: The "Elite Package" includes dormer windows. These break up the roofline and flood the upstairs with light. This makes the second floor perfect for primary bedrooms.
Colossal Floor Plan Ideas
(16′×32′ Model)
- Ground Floor: With 512 square feet downstairs, you can create a large open-concept kitchen and living area. You can tuck a utility room and half-bath under the stairs to maximize space.
- Second Floor: The upstairs offers another 512 square feet. The dormers allow you to frame two substantial bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Transom Door Options
If you choose the Transom Door model, you get 8-foot wide doors. This is excellent if you want to combine a garage with your living space. You can frame a wall down the center to separate your vehicle from your living quarters.
How Do You Customize the Interior?
Best Barns kits are sold as "shells." This means the interior is a blank canvas. There are no load-bearing interior walls required in the main open spaces so you have total freedom.
Partition Walls: You simply buy standard 2×4 lumber locally to build your interior walls. You can make the bathroom as big or small as you like.
Kitchen Layouts: Since you are building on a wood subfloor or concrete slab, you can run plumbing for an island kitchen or a galley style against the wall. The lack of interior columns gives you more options than a traditional post-frame metal building.
Finishing Touches: The exterior comes with primed LP® SmartSide®. You paint it any color you want. Inside, the stud spacing allows for standard fiberglass insulation and drywall installation.
Have any questions or would like to place an order? We'd love to help! Chat with our friendly customer service team by calling 1-844-945-3625, chatting in on our website or email us at customersupport@wildoaktrail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are interior walls included in the kit?
No, the kit includes the exterior shell and structural framing. You must purchase lumber for interior partition walls separately to create your custom floor plan.
Can I move the staircase in the Colossal model?
The staircase location is generally fixed to ensure structural integrity and proper headroom, but you can design your room layouts around it easily.
Do these kits come with insulation?
No, insulation is not included. The wall cavities are designed to accept standard residential insulation batts or spray foam which you buy locally.
What is the square footage of the Crafted Colossal 16x32?
The Crafted Colossal 16′×32′ offers approximately 1,024 square feet of total usable space when you combine the first floor and the full second-story loft.
Can I add more windows than the kit provides?
Yes. You can purchase additional windows and frame openings for them during assembly. The wood construction makes cutting new openings straightforward.
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