I find the organic, back-to-basics simplicity of a barn conversion so fresh and appealing. It just seems that every converted barn comes with historic fabric woven into its old beams.
You need not travel to the UK to find gems like these, since they are everywhere a agrarian society was present. But, some of the most outstanding conversions seem to arise from British barns, like the two above. Image (left) shows conversion work in progress by Kingfisher Joinery. At right, Rebekaha from Urban Wheelhouse posted a contemporary-styled beauty on her blog.
Photos at left and above via All About You, showing the conversion of a barn and sawmill in East Sussex.
Of course, I have my photo favorites to share as well. The pics of the two rooms below are from my old photo clippings, so I have no idea of the source. But, they are some of the best looking barn conversions! I know, it's not just the reconstruction and finish-out, it's also the great decor that adds tons of lively character.
All I can say is, "Wow."
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We are starting to look at property here in France and what we are looking for is a property with a barn. we'd live in the house but then restore the barn with bedrooms/bath on top and studio for me and my husband on the bottom. Our friends here bought an old barn and restored it and they live it in...it's stunning! Great post.
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