The Barn Yard Blog

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Summer is fun all day with this 18' x 20' Custom Timber Frame Pavilion. Based on our Teton Style, this western-inspired pavilion has king post trusses with arched bottom chords. This pavilion was specifically designed to tie in to the customer’s home, and accommodate a fireplace and an additional wall for cabinets. Guests can enjoy dinner and a poolside drink, thanks to the kitchen, outdoor grill, and bar, all under the pavilion. Powdered steel strapping and hardware was added to give the timbers an extra layer of visual appeal. Reclaimed barn board was used for the roof decking, matching an accent wall in the back, and flowing through the L-shaped bar. A full dining area resides in the center of the pavilion, next to the fireplace, and a mounted TV on the barn board accent wall allows for endless entertainment. Let’s take a closer look at the details of this striking poolside pavilion. 

By opting for a partial loft instead of a full loft, the owners of this 36' x 40' Lenox Carriage Barn were able to add in a car lift. Let’s take a tour, inside and out, of this barn. Read on for the details and photos. 

Our Grand Victorian Shed series is as versatile as it is stunning, evident in this 18' x 24' Grand Victorian Cape Garage in Somers, CT. Duratemp siding, in the color Alabaster by Benjamin Moore, complements the black windows and dark doors. An eyebrow roof above the overhead door brings a rustic element to the exterior, and a farmhouse dormer and vinyl cupola top off this garage. Let’s take a look, then head inside to see just how versatile this space can be.

By a pool in Ellington, CT, this sleek 12' x 20' Victorian Carriage House serves as the perfect spot to relax. White Duratemp siding, black doors and windows, and two timber frame accents in the corbels match well with the stonework surrounding the pool. The interior was finished and is now home to a bar, a kitchenette, and a mounted TV. There’s also a ceiling fan and a mounted heater, making this a comfortable hangout spot on both warm summer days and cool summer nights. Let’s take a closer look. 

When you decide the time is right to add to your outdoor living space, you may be wondering how to find the best structure to fit your needs. There are plenty of questions you can ask yourself to help narrow down which structure is right for you. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the most common questions that can help you identify which choice is the best for you and your home.

Relax by the pool in style with a timber frame pavilion. This is our Alpine series, distinguished by its hammer beam trusses and black powder coated steel straps. This particular pavilion is 16' x 20', and has stone pillars and a stone seating area. Authentic mortise & tenon joinery can be found throughout. Our pavilions make for great outdoor living spaces, providing shade and shelter from the elements. Let’s take a closer look. 

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In the mountains of Vermont, we built an incredible “mountain modern” timber frame home, combining the rustic aspects of timber framing with today’s modern architecture. The frame of this 3,650 sq. ft. home was constructed using Douglas Fir timbers, and is comprised of two floors. The angled roofline and massive windows with the Douglas Fir frame and reclaimed barn board siding combine for a stunning sight. This is certainly a stellar property, ready for hosting friends and family year-round. 

This customer wanted to recreate a barn from their past using today’s timber framing technology. They turned to The Barn Yard to replicate the design from a historic barn they previously owned. The design was different from our standard Lenox Carriage Barns, featuring common purlins in place of common rafters, and cut from Hemlock instead of our usual Eastern White Pine or Douglas Fir. We were very excited to help bring a piece of this customer’s past back to the present. This barn was shipped to Coastal Maine in kit form. Let’s take a photo tour of this barn, which is used a workshop and storage space for the owners.