A “barndominium” is a structure that has enough space for both living quarters and a large area that’s traditionally found in a barn, such as a horse stable, shop, or garage. While many barndominiums are first created as barn-to-home conversions, more and more people these days are choosing to have a custom barndominium built from the ground up. These barndominiums come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from smaller barndominiums with 1-2 bedrooms and 1,200 square feet to large ones with up to 7 bedrooms and over 4,000 square feet of space.
Now, if you’re thinking “go big or go home” when it comes to your barndominium – think again! Barndominiums don’t have to be massive structures on large tracts of farmland. Just because you don’t own a huge property doesn’t mean you can’t have your dream home. Small barndominiums can be a better choice than larger builds for several reasons. Let’s explain what a small barndominium is and then go through the reasons why a smaller option might be perfect for you.
What Is Considered a Small Barndominium?
In general, a small barndominium has between 1,200 and 2,400 square feet of space. The layout is more compact, typically featuring fewer bedrooms and a smaller living area. However, though these barndominiums might be considered small, they can easily fit everything you want and need – whether that’s storage space, a workshop, or enough bedrooms to fit everyone in the family.
Reasons to Choose a Small Barndominium
Building on a Smaller Piece of Land
If you lack the time, inclination, or physical ability to maintain a large property, building a barndominium on a smaller plot of land might be an excellent solution. This allows you to build what you want with less to maintain, inside and out. Additionally, a smaller home and property will be assessed for less than a larger one, which means you’ll pay less in property taxes. Learn about how to choose the perfect plot of land.
Limited Budget
Smaller barndominiums allow more people to access custom home builds at lower price points. Furthermore, the lifetime cost of a small barndominium will likely be less than owning a larger one: less space means less to heat, cool, power, and clean. Best of all, if you’re still not sure you can afford even a small barndominium, the team at Davis Custom Homes is here to help you understand your options. Just give us a call.
Looking for a Starter Home
As the saying goes, you have to start somewhere. A small barndominium lets you call the shots when it comes to the materials, design, and layout of your home without breaking the bank. This allows your family to save money for an eventual move to a larger home while still enjoying a home that meets all your wants and needs in the meantime.
Need Flexibility for a Changing Family
While we’re on the subject of family, don’t forget that your family’s needs will change as time goes on. A small barndominium gives you the flexibility of multipurpose rooms, which can certainly come in handy when you have to turn a room into a nursery, workshop, or any other functional space.
Looking for a Quick Retirement Home
Are you planning for your golden years? A small barndominium can be a great place to spend your retirement. It won’t take years to construct and won’t cost a fortune either. Small barndominiums are more likely to be single-story builds, which will make it easier to age in place. Simply put, you can enjoy a beautiful home with a small plot of land to maintain that has everything you want in it.
Building a Vacation Home
If you’re planning to build a vacation home for you and your family, a small barndominium can be a great option. A vacation home doesn’t need to be as large as a primary residence, since you’ll only be staying there a limited amount of time. You just need enough space to allow everyone to sleep comfortably and relax during your vacation. Plus, depending on where your barndominium is located, you may even be able to rent it out for extra income when you’re not using it.
Davis Custom Homes Offers Many Small Barndominium Floor Plans
Davis Custom Homes is a full-service home builder. Our customers can either choose a fully customized small barndominium or from one of our Cowboy Series small barndominium floor plans. These plans range in size from 1,300 square feet to 4,344 square feet. There are several models available, so we invite you to browse our selection.
Feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions about our small barndominium floor plans or our home building services. We serve Iowa; Nebraska; Sioux Falls, SD; and Houston, TX. No matter which floor plan you end up choosing, you can expect top quality materials and professional service throughout the process. Contact us today, and let’s start building your small barndominium!