Come One, Come All! Please join Post and Beam Living in welcoming the new and improved Yankee Barn Homes interactive website. While a few areas are still under construction - we are a building company that’s always trying to better ourselves – the site is definitely far enough along for everyone to enjoy. We are [...]
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More Classic Hamptons-Style Architecture To Inspire
There is no place like The Hamptons. Others are just as nice, but they are not the same. While it’s a given this place has some of the best shingle style architecture, there are other architectural styles, such as 20th Century Dutch Colonial and great barns, also worth noting. While researching my first post on [...]
6 Hot Resources for Barn Homes
Once you’ve decided to buy that wonderful timber frame barn home from Yankee Barn Homes, or if you’re looking to add barn style elements to your home, Post and Beam Living has put together 6 “must know” resources just for you. #1. Barn Door Hardware This site is perfect for those looking for “the real [...]
Yes, This Carriage House by Yankee Barn Homes Really IS Where I Live!
I know I’ve posted about it a number of times, but I still get people wondering if this truly is my home. YES, it really is where I live; along with my husband and our two Boxers, Deacon and Violet. When I post pictures such as the following, I’ve most likely either just run out [...]
Holiday Decorating Ideas: Part II
As promised in last week’s holiday decorations post Holiday Decorating Ideas From Post & Beam Living, this post is going to focus on holiday decorating for rooms as well as exteriors. Here, my love of “rustic elegance” expands to include the classic and traditional looks of the season. The picture above is classic. A gorgeous post and beam sets the mood beautifully. Add [...]
Barn Homes and Shades of White Equal Perfection
The use of white has always been popular, but using it as the primary shade in a timber frame room or home is not the norm. However, whenever I see it done, I always wonder why people (me included) don’t use it more often. It can truly be quite spectacular. Whether your look is elegantly sophisticated or [...]
The Doors of Yankee Barn Homes
One of the many things to consider when building a Yankee Barn Homes post & beam home (or barn), is the front door or main entrance. As with the remainder of the home and/or barn, the styles for doors are endless and this is definitely an area you’ll want to consider when planning. What type of mood, feeling, “Welcome” are [...]
A Pastoral Setting For A Handsome Barn Home
I don’t know what it is about Connecticut and gorgeous scenery, but it’s an undeniable fact; the state certainly has it! If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a great piece of property, no matter where it might be, you’ll be certain to think long and hard about the type of structure that best [...]
Building A Carriage House In Today’s Economy
Economic times are rough right now. None of us needs to be reminded of this fact. However, swinging to the extreme of going into “lock-down” and behaving as if it’s the end of the world is not healthy for us or the economy. So, let’s take a look at the middle, as this is often where common ground and reasonableness are found. [...]
Rehabilitated Barn Homes
In writing a recent post about barn architecture, I found my mind wandering to the subject of rehabilitated barns for human habitation. I’m extremely interested to see what others have done with older barns and how they’ve chosen to put their own personal stamp on such an iconic structure, inside and out. The barn above is actually a [...]
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The Evolution of a Yankee Barn Contemporary Farmhouse
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A Yankee Barn Home Sits Lakeside
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Do It Yourself Faux Finishes For Barn Homes
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Living the Post and Beam Dream: The Summer of 2010 Part II
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Living the Post and Beam Dream: The Summer Of 2010 Part I
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BeamBabe: Hi Mike Good luck with your research. We hope you...
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Mike Ruschell: Interested in simple timber frame, appx 3200 sq ft...
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Lisa Jackson: Love that playful boxer photo!! Beautiful garage b...