Owner’s Story: Tanya’s Humble Black 2,800 Sq. Ft. Barndominium (Epic Interior!)

The front view of Tanya’s Humble Black Barndominium

Prioritizing, planning, and personally building a comfortable settling space is a wise and practical move. Tanya Zalar Deszczykiewicz, a smart homeowner, created a cozy and atypical barndo for her family to enjoy a quiet life.

She shared a sneak peek of this fantastic house on the Barndominium Living Facebook group. Don’t hesitate to check it out and be a part of our awesome barndo circle!

Having been given an opportunity to present this unit, we will have a walk-through and explore the story behind her humble abode. Stick with us to the end for barn structure inspirations like this one.

Home Details

Size

2,800 sq. ft.

Year

2022

Baths

3.5

State

Ohio

Construction Time

10 months

Beds

3

Cost

Not Disclosed

Two-story geat room with a magnificent fireplace and living room setup.
Two-story great room with a magnificent fireplace and living room setup.

Barndo Building Process

Tanya’s lovely barndo sits on 15 acres of private land owned by her husband’s family. With their parents’ help, they were able to construct this stunning black house that they had envisioned and dreamt of having. It is equipped with 3 apartment-style bedrooms and was completed after 10 months. Their builder pick was the reputable Premier Custom Builders.

Since it is a barn home, they preferred a full black metal supporting frame, quite a different approach from post-frame barndo and traditional structures. Though they did not disclose the total construction cost, it might be much cheaper and more practical than building a house on concrete support.

Moving on, its whole planning was based on Tanya and her family’s desired living quarter requirements. It helped her lay out spaces that would meet the needs of her growing household.

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A simplistic yet comfortable bedroom in Tanya's Barndominium.
A simplistic yet comfortable bedroom in Tanya’s Barndominium.

Financing – How Did She Do It?

As mentioned earlier, the funding and budget of Tanya’s home construction were kept confidential. However, the fact that Tanya chose a barndominium could be at a lower cost than a traditional house.

Tanya's Humble Black Barndominium.
Tanya’s Humble Black Barndominium.

Tanya’s Barndominium Exterior – Sleek Black

Metal Barndominiums, in general, can portray a utilitarian impression at a glance. Yet, this one has a simple barn home design. Up close, it screams bold ambiance due to the black metal walls. Its wooden porch posts and stone-clad chimney serve as accents, subtle additions to mute the flat black facade. It is indeed a unique metal house with a sleek dark color scheme. Imagine it at night, blending well with nature.

Open layout of the living room and the kitchen.
The open layout of the living room and the kitchen.

Interior – Homey and Well-thought Quarters

What’s interesting about this unit is its pleasant and bright interiors despite its opaque exterior. Its homey high-raised hall will grab your attention as soon as you walk in. It showcases a spacious living area with a loft, an impressive home for a family.

Let us have a rundown of each of the spaces Tanya has shared with us.

Living Area

The first receiving area upon entry is the vertically capacious living area with a stunning fireplace with stone works. The high ceiling and clerestory windows make the house well-lit and ventilated, along with the help of neat and bright wall finishes. As mentioned, Tanya and her family opted for an open plan since they wanted to host gatherings. The outcome is this ideal and functional great room, located across the accessible kitchen and dining area.

Living Room, furnished with leather sofa, arm chairs, coffee table, and wall-mounted TV.
Living Room, furnished with leather sofa, armchairs, coffee table, and wall-mounted TV.

Kitchen & Dining

This house’s kitchen is minimalist, featuring a brick-finish backsplash. It also has an island with a sink and space for a mini bar counter. The dining area is on the kitchen’s right, near the stairs. The total floor area for these zones is enough and modest.

Kitchen, equipped with an island bar for 5 stools, black cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen, equipped with an island bar for 5 stools, black cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

Bedrooms

The master suite is at the main level, as preferred by the owners. It is designed to cater to their needs, especially as they grow older and want a comfortable room. Their children’s rooms are upstairs, spaced like in an apartment. The rooms have private en-suite bathrooms for their convenience and privacy as well.

A well lit bedroom with a queen size bed between two nightstands.
A well lit bedroom with a queen size bed between two nightstands.

Bathrooms

The bathrooms available in this barndo offer maximum privacy for occupants. The rooms on the upper level are provided with their own walk-in closet and en-suite toilet and bath. The master suite has a uniquely designed zero-entry bathroom, as suggested by the owners for their ease and convenience.

Bathroom, with marbled counter vanity sinks and wall mounted mirrors.

 

Loft

The loft space was utilized as a balcony overlooking the living area. It can be closed off with the installed barn doors. Besides the impressive balcony, the second-level occupants can enjoy the wet bar, pantry, and entertainment corners.

The balcony overlooking the living area, with installed barn doors.
The balcony overlooking the living area, with installed barn doors.

Service Area

The service area at the main level includes the laundry area. It has ample space for fabric and clothes care supplies. There’s also a pantry with abundant storage for the family’s whatnot.

The Laundry area at the Service room.
The Laundry area at the Service room.

Covered Back Porch

Tanya’s family is proud of their covered back porch that offers a cozy area to admire the 10 acres of woods and lush surroundings– an attractive addition to this lovely barndo that complements its bold character.

Similar Floorplans For Your Dream Barndo

After appreciating this charming home, you might be planning to build a similar barndo. To help you plan for your dream residence, we listed barndominiums resembling Tanya’s floor plan. You can consider looking at these for your reference.

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front view of the traditional bungalow carriage style barn home
Front view of the traditional bungalow carriage-style barn home

Lavish 4BHK Barndominium w/ 4-Car Garage (HQ Plans & 3D Concepts)

You will appreciate the indoors much more if you live in a spacious barndominium like this. With ample floor area alongside a great 4-vehicle garage, it’s like you are enjoying a stay in a huge vacation home. It has a pleasing country-style facade with master-crafted wood and stone finishes. Let’s dive deep into its features and see what separates this house.

The front view of the Lavish 4BHK Barndominium
The front view of the Lavish 4BHK Barndominium

Enchanting 3BHK Country House with a Private Courtyard (HQ Plans & 3D Concepts)

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The front view of the Enchanting 3BHK Country House with a Private Courtyard
The front view of the Enchanting 3BHK Country House with a Private Courtyard

Wrap Up

On the whole, this simple black metal unit is neatly and cleverly planned. Tanya incorporating her creativity into this barndo made it worthwhile and beneficial for their growing family. It achieved their goal– to have a cozy sanctuary.

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