The Barn Yard Blog

This customer turned the second floor loft of their 26' x 30' Plymouth Carriage Barn into the “Hilltop Motel” guest quarters. This post & beam barn, set in the rural Vermont countryside, is surrounded by fall foliage. Features such as a timber frame eyebrow roof, open lean-to overhang with hip roof, transom dormer, and copper top cupola enhance this barn’s appearance. The 1x10 pine shiplap siding, along with some of the timbers in the eyebrow roof & open lean-to, have been painted beige, contrasting with the darker shingles and warm toned overhead doors. Andersen 100 Series windows throughout the barn fill the post & beam interior with natural light. Read on for a photo tour of this timber frame barn.

There is something truly special about a red Carriage Barn in New England. Between the detailed craftsmanship & iconic silhouette of the post & beam Carriage Barn, to the striking color of the barn’s pine siding against nature’s blues and greens, the barn is a sight to behold. This is a 54' x 48' Hamilton Carriage Barn, with two enclosed lean-tos. Three overhead doors, plus the loft door on the second floor, have all been painted red to match the barn’s siding. A Spanish cedar entry door, with a timber frame eyebrow roof overhead, leads the way inside to an incredible interior. Intricate design and joinery are found throughout the inside of the barn, currently used to keep cars, bikes, lawn equipment, and more. 

Rolling hills covered in trees at the peak of fall foliage. A classic-looking barn in a green valley. Blue sky & crisp autumn air. This is Vermont at its finest. For these homeowners, the picturesque Vermont you see on postcards is their own backyard. Take a closer look at the exterior features of this post and beam Carriage Barn in picture-postcard setting.

In the hills of Vermont, a customer wanted a hobby space to work on vintage cars and start a wood shop. He chose a Plymouth Carriage Barn as his ideal structure. Thanks to the versatility of the Plymouth’s design, he has plenty of space for hobbies. A vibrant siding, plenty of windows, a partial loft, and three gable dormers make this barn unique, suited to the customer’s needs. Spanish Cedar doors—both overhead and entry—lead inside. Let’s take a closer look.

There’s beauty in simplicity. At first glance of this 32' x 32' Lenox Carriage Barn in Southern Connecticut, you’ll see a serene, modest appearance. But, with a closer look, you will notice the fine details that truly make this barn special. High-class features, versatile design, and an ideal location make this barn extraordinary. Read on for a photo tour of this barn in the spring, plus extra photos of this barn in the fall. 

The details on this 26' x 28' Plymouth Carriage Barn provide an upscale and elevated appearance. Many customizations, such as a 24' Big Sky timber frame eyebrow roof, a 10' open lean-to overhang, and a 42" pine cupola, enhance the main barn’s functionality as well as its appearance. Inside, authentic post & beam construction, using traditional mortise & tenon joinery, honors the heritage of timber framing and catches your eye. Let’s take a closer look.

This 30' x 36' Plymouth Carriage Barn is often filled with music. While the first floor has three overhead doors for parking, the spacious second floor is home to drums, guitars, keyboards, and amps. Soundproofing panels along the ceiling, plus bright seating areas and two reverse gable dormers for added space, make this loft ideal for band practice. Let’s take a closer look at this remarkable timber frame barn. 

A bank barn is characterized by ground level entrances on each floor. We commonly see bank barns built into the sides of hills, like this barn here. A 24' x 32' Plymouth Carriage Barn serves several uses on this property, thanks to its placement on a hill. The first floor has two overhead doors, making it the ideal garage, and upstairs, the barn is used as a pool house, with French doors leading to the backyard. Let’s take a closer look.

As part of our yearly showcase location refresh, we took a look at some of our larger buildings and gave them an update. One of those was our 32' x 32' Lenox Carriage Barn. Originally built in 2014, we decided to update the model to show off new and popular options for our post & beam barns, including Andersen windows, a taller lean-to, and 2x8 premium kiln-dried loft flooring. But even with all the new updates, it is still the same stunning barn, fit for any New England home. Let’s take a photo tour. 

No matter the season, a barn offers versatile space and beauty to the property it resides on. On the right gable of this 32' x 32' Lenox Carriage Barn, you’ll find an open lean-to, accentuated by stone pillars and hanging plants. The warmth of this barn’s pine siding, pine-faced doors, and brown shingles makes it perfect for fall. Two large transom dormers adorn either side of the roof, and divided light windows throughout the barn let in plenty of sunshine year-round. Keep reading for a photo tour of this barn.