You’ve been talking about building a pole barn home for quite some time, and you’re ready to pull the trigger. You’ve spent countless hours reading design magazines, scouring Pinterest for the latest trends, and viewing online galleries of finished building projects. With so many options readily available, how can you possibly narrow them down to fit your style?

Pole barn homes are currently one of the biggest trends in post frame construction, and we’re here for it. If you look up the word “genius” in the dictionary, you’ll see a photograph of the person who decided it was a great idea to build a pole barn with living quarters.

When you hear the word “pole barn,” what do you see? Most people picture a red barn with a white roof, cupolas, and sliding doors for moving heavy machinery. It’s the epitome of a farm building in the rural Midwest. However, the latest construction trend is a pole barn with living quarters. Yes, you read that correctly. You may wonder, “Why would someone want to live in a barn?” Nowadays, building usage goes beyond the realm of agriculture.

It’s a nice, sunny day and you find yourself driving down a country road. What do you see? Fields of corn. Pastures with cows. Post-frame sheds. A stick-built home is currently being constructed. Another stick-built home...or so you think. This building has multiple windows and a country red front door with a ‘Welcome’ sign hanging on the front. It’s nicely landscaped and the grass is freshly mowed. Could this be a pole barn home? The answer is yes.

While it’s important to determine if a post-frame home is right for you, it’s just as important to figure out if you’re a right fit for a post-frame structure. You’re probably wondering why that’s even important because a pole barn has to be cheaper than stick-built, right? Well, not necessarily, and here’s why. It takes a certain type of homeowner to get the biggest bang for their buck with barndominium construction. But before we discuss who that ideal customer is, let’s cover the basics of post-frame construction and why people assume they’re a cost-effective solution for a brand-new home.

Recently, you and your significant other have discussed building a new home. You both agreed that your current space just isn’t cutting it anymore. You’re running out of space...and patience. You’ve been dreaming of the perfect pole barn home for years now. You already have an ideal location in mind. Most importantly, you and your significant other agreed that this home will have everything you need and more. No cutting corners this time! Designing your own home is an exciting but stressful process. There are so many options!