If you’re an avid consumer of home-building media, whether that be HGTV or DIY and construction Facebook groups, you may have heard the term “barndominium.” This term sounds very familiar, but thinking about a barn-home mash-up can be confusing. Carter Lumber supplies everything you need for your Barndominium build—from quality lumber to construction materials—backed by services tailored to this modern, fast-growing architectural trend.
A barndominium (also known as a barndo) is a post-frame residential building that combines the aesthetics and function of a pole barn with the typical family home. The building is often designed to mimic a barn structure and often has integrated areas of the home that are used for other purposes outside of living space – extra garages, storage, workshops, or even animal pens. The open floor plan of a barndo makes for a very customizable home for a smaller family, but the post-framing style of the building makes construction extremely straightforward.
Carter Lumber provides services throughout the whole construction process, from the planning to the final installations, including the planning for your new barndominium.
The main advantages of building a barndominium come from its simplicity and flexibility. There is so much freedom in this modern style of home, and the overall structure is very simplistic – this is extremely appealing to all calibers of contractors and homeowners.
Even if you aren’t feeling super creative or want professional inspiration, there are hundreds of websites with premade plans for barndos that you can find with a simple search. Carter Lumber also has plans for residential pole barns or custom barndominiums, so we can help you at any point in your barndo journey.
This is a kitchen Carter Kitchen & Bath made for a custom barndominium. You can see how open the room is that contains the kitchen.
Homes and pole barns are relatively easy to construct because of modern building practices like panel construction, engineered wood products, and CNC lumber assemblies. Barndominiums are no exception to being easy. They usually are smaller and simpler than homes.
Construction time for barndominiums typically only takes 3-6 months because of the “rough framing” technique that barndominiums use. This means that every feature of the home – inside and out – is “sketched” out in the frames and panels. While the home is being constructed, you can see where each feature will be like a rough sketch – much like how an artist will sketch their piece before they add color and finishing touches.
Carter Lumber has limitless custom manufacturing and millwork, perfect for the interior and exterior of you new barndominium.
Whether you’re a homeowner ready to embrace the barndominium lifestyle or a contractor searching for a reliable supplier, Carter Lumber is your trusted partner from concept to completion. With high-quality materials, expert planning services, and a team that understands the unique needs of post-frame construction, we make building your barndo simple and stress-free. Start visualizing your dream space today with our easy-to-use Pole Barn Estimator, and see how Carter Lumber can bring your vision to life—with strength, style, and support you can count on.