Tag: barn
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Choosing barn conversion windows: An expert guide
The great thing about barn conversions is the way that old agricultural buildings lend themselves to bright, open plan, modern living spaces whilst retaining their rural character. Windows play a key part in this transformation and help to form a comfortable and modern family home. But, when it comes to barn conversion windows, they’re far…
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How to spot a money pit when looking for a barn conversion
Barn conversions can be magical places to live, with beautiful old timbers, soaring spaces, and the sense of history that you just don’t get with a new self build. But they’re also notorious for being expensive, complicated, and full of nasty surprises that even seasoned developers underestimate. If you’re considering taking on a barn, it’s…
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How to heat a barn conversion the right way
Barn conversions offer unique charm and spacious living, but their open-plan layouts and often historic structures can present challenges when it comes to efficient barn conversion heating. They are definitely not a “formula solution” product and come in very many different shapes and sizes. Mix these size and spatial differences in with a potentially rural…
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Designing a barn conversion layout: How and what to consider
Trying to imagine how your barn conversion layout will work can be tricky when you first consider choosing an agricultural building for your future home. Much like traditional homes, barns come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but unlike an existing home, they often have very few (if any) internal walls, the openings and…
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5 barn conversion mistakes to avoid according to the experts
Embarking on a barn conversion is an exciting and transformative project, but not without its risks. Making barn conversion mistakes can not only be damaging, but costly too. Making sure you hire an architect experienced in the field is one of the most important steps you can take, which is why we’ve spoken to two…
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What is a Dutch barn conversion?
You might have heard of one and even seen one without realising what you’re looking at, but exactly what is a Dutch barn conversion and, perhaps more importantly, do these structures make good homes? Barn conversions come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and when it comes to how to convert a barn, some…
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Really Good Fall Jackets (Barn Jackets FTW)
I think it’s safe to say that barn jackets are having a moment – I suppose they are western adjacent and full of utilitarian nostalgia. But we mostly love them because they are easy to throw on and wear, have mixed materials (usually denim or canvas with a different collar), and ample pockets. I found…
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Barn up for auction could be converted into holiday retreat
Just west of Corwen in the peaceful village of Druid, a derelict stone barn is offering a rare opportunity for renovators with a vision. The secluded 0.16-acre freehold plot provides easy access to Snowdonia National Park and the wider North Wales countryside. With full planning permission already granted for a barn conversion into a holiday…
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Barn up for auction could be converted into holiday retreat
Just west of Corwen in the peaceful village of Druid, a derelict stone barn is offering a rare opportunity for renovators with a vision. The secluded 0.16-acre freehold plot provides easy access to Snowdonia National Park and the wider North Wales countryside. With full planning permission already granted for a barn conversion into a holiday…