a beautiful barndo that captures the sunset on its background.

Barndominium Under 200k with Wide and Spacious Porch

a beautiful barndo that captures the sunset on its background.
A beautiful barndo that captures the sunset on its background. Image provided by Brandon S

A barndominium doesn’t have to be expensive to stand out. You can build a barndominium under 200k and make it look luxurious with the help of some modest yet innovative techniques. This article will show you what you can get for a barndominium under 200k, how you can save on some building aspects, and start building that barndo you’ve always dreamt of. 

Why Build a Barndominium Under 200k?  

A barndominium under 200k is in the sweet spot of budgeting. The cost is reasonable but not too low. With $200,000, you can build a barndominium with several rooms ideal for a growing family. You can also build a barndominium under 200k if you are looking to go into the rental business. Let’s take a look at some sample barndos that fall into this price range. However, since these barndominiums were built before the economic turmoil of 2022-2023, the barndominium cost cited below may not be as accurate. 

What Does a Barndominium Under 200k Look Like?

Our featured barndominium is a testament to what you can do if you put your heart into it. This barndominium owned by the McGinnis family is located in North Carolina. The McGinnises’ barndominium was built in 2020 and has two baths and two bedrooms. It has an impressive 1,820 square feet of heated space plus 1,780 square feet of porch space. This barndo costs $180,000 or just under $100 per square foot. 

Exterior

The Mcginnises' North Carolina Barndo

The exterior of the barndominium is pristine white, which makes the barndo look larger than its actual size. During the night, the barndo’s exterior looks fantastic due to the help of carefully selected exterior lighting options. 

As mentioned earlier, the barndo has a generous porch that’s ideal for receiving guests. The porch looks relaxing because of the potted plants adorning its perimeter. This highlights the importance of landscaping in transforming a building’s aesthetics. It also 

demonstrates that you can save money by doing your own landscaping. 

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Interior

McGinnises Barndo interior, the living is seen across the kitchen

The white motif used by the McGinnis family on the barndominium’s exterior extends to its interiors. The immaculate walls and ceiling light up the room, making it look roomier. The barndominium also has an open floor layout, so the living room flows freely to the dining and kitchen areas. 

Kitchen

The McGinnises' kitchen, a granite countertop is seen along with wooden chairs

The dining and kitchen areas are adjacent to each other to make it easier to serve the family and guests. They also have the same white motif with white shiplap panels adorning the walls. The kitchen is fully stocked with modern equipment, like a gas range, dishwasher, and industrial sink. It also has an island that works as an extra countertop that you can use not just to prepare meals but to act as extra space for when you have extra guests. 

Bedroom

A cozy bedroom inside the McGinnises barndo

One of the advantages of this barndo over a barndominium under 150k is that it has two full-sized bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en suite toilet and bath. It also has access to the porch, where one can enjoy the barndo’s scenic pastoral surroundings. The guest bedroom has understated elegance, with the one concession that it doesn’t have an en suite bathroom. 

Porch

The McGinnises' barndo porch

One of the highlights of this barndominium is its spacious porch that occupies three sides of the structure. The large porch is also one of the reasons for the low barndominium cost per square foot since a large portion of the total square footage is unheated. If you want to reduce further the cost of building a similar barndominium, you can relegate the porch area to just one side for less square footage. 

Brandon’s Gray Barndominium

Let’s look at another barndominium worth emulating; Brandon’s barndominium has four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It has 2,184 square feet of heated living space and 1,500 square feet of the heated shop. The overall cost is around $218,000. Although we are focusing on barndominiums under 200k, this barndo is worth looking into because there are many ways to reduce the overall cost to under 200k.

angled view of Brandon's gray Barndo

One of the things you can do is to reduce the overall square footage of the barndo. If your primary motivation for building a barndo is to have a home, removing the 1,500 square feet of workshop space will drastically reduce costs. You can get a smaller barndominium kit that’s adequate for your family’s needs. 

One of the ways that Brandon kept his costs in check was by working with his father’s building company. If you don’t know anyone in the construction business, you can work with one of the top barndominium builders in your area, but this will result in substantial labor expenses. You can go the DIY route as this eliminates labor costs, with some homeowners even successfully building barndominiums under 100k. If you plan on going for a DIY build, make sure that you read our Ultimate Barndominium Guide to know where to start. 

Is It Worth Building a Barndominium Under 200k?

Yes, building a barndominium under 200k is definitely worth it. Although 200k may not sound much, it can go a long way if you plan smartly. You can opt for less square footage and fewer bedrooms and baths. However, you can leave provisions for expansion in the future. This way, you can add more bedrooms as your family grows. Browse our collection of floor plans and modify them to fit your needs and budget. Start with something simple and add more features when you have enough savings. This is a smarter way of doing things than renting a temporary home while building. 

Final Thoughts

There’s no denying the fact that the economic decline of recent years has made owning a home more challenging. However, this doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dream of owning your own home. Join our Facebook group to connect with other barndominium enthusiasts. Our group members are always ready to give tips on building a barndo without breaking the bank. Don’t forget to follow our Facebook page, as we always publish articles you can use to build your barndominium under 200k.

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