Michelle Linton’s charming barndominium in Northern Indiana is a home filled with thoughtful design choices and personalized touches.
Michelle and her husband opted for the “Billings” Barndominium Floor Plan, adding a basement and making a few adjustments, including repositioning the fireplace between the windows for a unique touch.
Michelle proudly speaks of her skilled General Contractor, who is also her husband, contributing significantly to the construction process and saving them substantial costs.
This 2,079-square-foot home features a 2-car attached oversized garage plus 3 bedrooms and 3 baths within its 92’ x 38’ footprint.
The great room is the heart of the house, complete with a cozy fireplace, while the kitchen offers a large island and a convenient walk-in pantry.
The main floor also hosts the master bedroom, featuring his and her vanities and a spacious walk-in closet.
Upstairs, two more bedrooms and a loft area await, with bedrooms 2 and 3 sharing a centrally located hall bathroom.
Michelle’s barndominium is a testament to meticulous planning and the perfect blend of functionality and style. Take a look at her home below.
Exterior
Michelle’s barndominium is adorned with durable metal siding and roof, ensuring both durability and a sleek, modern aesthetic.
The house features inviting main level and second level porches, offering ample space to enjoy the outdoors.
What adds to the charm are the two sets of sliding doors on each level, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces.
From these porches, residents and guests are treated to a breathtaking view, making every moment spent there truly unforgettable.
An additional wooden porch is on the side.
This welcoming space leads to a side entrance door, beautifully painted in the vibrant hue of Sherwin Williams Sunflower.
In this full view of the side, Michelle’s barndominium showcases its attached garage, providing convenient parking space for two cars.
The windows are adorned with playful Halloween decor, adding a touch of seasonal festivity to the exterior.
Entranceway
Here’s a close-up look at the Sunflower yellow door, and the view of the water can be seen in the distance.
The Sunflower yellow door swings open, revealing an inviting entrance with a humorous mat into Michelle Linton’s barndominium.
The home is adorned with Coretec Berlin Pine hardwood flooring and some carpeting, exuding warmth and character.
From the vibrant door to the cozy interior, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to create a warm atmosphere for all who enter.
From the inside, there’s a storage closet by the door, and carpeted stairs that lead to the second level.
Interior
The main level, covering 1,396 square feet, boasts a welcoming ambiance with its 9-foot-high walls and hardwood flooring throughout.
A fireplace with a view from floor-to-ceiling windows is the main focal point in the great room.
The walls, painted in Alabaster White from Sherwin Williams, provide a neutral canvas that beautifully contrasts with the natural light streaming in, creating an inviting and harmonious atmosphere throughout the residence.
The dining room is seamlessly connected to the great room and kitchen.
The black metal ceiling provides a stunning contrast in this space.
Kitchen
The kitchen stands as a testament to rustic elegance and practical design.
The space is adorned with rustic hickory cabinets and knotty pine doors, showcasing expert craftsmanship from a local artisan.
A pantry, neatly concealed behind a door, offers ample storage, and a special rack proudly displays their cherished collection of coffee mugs.
The kitchen sink, nestled beneath a window, provides a picturesque view while attending to daily tasks.
White countertops bring a sense of brightness and cleanliness to the kitchen, while the island boasts a striking black soapstone countertop, adding a touch of contrast and sophistication.
Completing the ensemble, sleek black kitchen appliances blend seamlessly into the rustic charm, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Laundry Room
The main level laundry room is adorned with the same rustic hickory cabinetry found in the kitchen.
A basin sink, strategically placed beneath a window, provides a delightful view while handling daily chores.
The space is optimized with stacked laundry machines, allowing for efficient use of the room’s layout.
Bedrooms
In this barndo, the three bedrooms offer cozy retreats, each thoughtfully designed for comfort and charm.
The master bedroom, conveniently located on the first floor, boasts the same warm hardwood flooring that extends throughout the home.
The focal point of the room is a log-wood cabin-style bed frame, adding a rustic touch to the space.
Barn-style doors reveal the entrance to the master bathroom, creating a seamless transition between the private spaces.
On the upper floor, one of the bedrooms offers a cozy retreat with its plush carpeted floors.
The room features a rustic log wood-style bunk bed, adding a touch of woodland charm to the space.
A ceiling fan overhead provides comfort to the room.
In the other upper bedroom of Michelle Linton’s barndominium, soft carpeting covers the floor, offering a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
The room boasts convenient barn sliding doors for the closet, adding a touch of rustic elegance to the space.
A charming wooden rocking chair can be seen in the corner of the room, creating a cozy nook for relaxation.
Bathrooms
In the master bathroom, a stylish dual sink vanity stands adorned with a dark countertop, complemented by rounded rectangular mirrors, adding a touch of elegance to the space.
The master shower, sourced from the Onyx collection, showcases a delightful blend of materials, incorporating tile, metal, glass, and wood elements, creating a luxurious bathing experience.
A corner vanity featuring a rustic stool enhances the room’s functionality and aesthetic appeal.
In the kids’ bathroom, a wood-framed full shower/tub combination becomes the focal point, offering both convenience and style.
The bathroom also features a single vanity, providing essential space for personal care routines.
Loft
Upstairs, on the second level spanning 683 square feet, Michelle’s barndominium unveils cozy retreats designed for relaxation.
The loft area stands as a secure play zone for the kids, ensuring both safety and fun while still offering a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
Michelle’s Tips & Thoughts
Michelle Linton reflects on her barndominium project, acknowledging both completed tasks and future plans.
Among the to-do list are adding wood beams above the garage doors, creating flower boxes leading to the front door, interior decoration with personal touches like furs and taxidermy animals, and landscaping to enhance the outdoor space.
Reflecting on the journey, there are a few things Michelle would do differently.
She acknowledges the impracticality of soapstone on the kitchen island, especially for families with children, and expresses a desire for garage doors in the basement instead of sliders, making it convenient to park the ATV inside.
She also wishes she had splurged on black windows for the exterior, a detail that would have added a touch of elegance.
In a light-hearted tone, Michelle shares some humorous ideas that didn’t make it into the final plan, including a slide from the loft to the living room, a pole from the loft to the basement, and even a rock climbing wall in the living room.
She also mentions her initial interest in all-glass paneled garage doors, a feature seen in the original Billings plan.
Despite these whimsical ideas, Michelle’s barndominium stands as a testament to practicality and personal touch, showcasing a blend of creativity and functionality.
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