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Your Husband Wants a Barndominium - You Don’t. I Can Help.

by, Jodi Parmeter

Your Husband Wants a Barndominium — You Don’t. I Can Help.

Let me guess.

Your husband lights up every time he talks about building a barndominium. Often referred to as a Barndo Floor Plan. He's already picturing the shop, the wide-open space, and how "practical" it all is.

Meanwhile, you're thinking: I don't want to live in a metal box. I don't want it to feel cold, dark, or unfinished. I still want a home, not a giant garage.

If that sounds like you, you're not alone. I hear this conversation all the time at Golden Eagle Log and Timber Homes, and here's the good news: You can have everything you want and let your husband have his barndominium floor plan dream.

Let me show you how.

You Can Have the Home You Want

Here's what I tell every woman I work with:
A barndominium is just the structure. The home is in the barndo design.

Because barndominiums don't typically rely on interior load-bearing walls, we can design a layout around your lifestyle, not the other way around.

That means:

  • Open, airy kitchens with large islands
  • Walk-in pantries and custom cabinetry
  • Spa-like bathrooms
  • Oversized closets
  • High ceilings and natural light
  • Cozy, welcoming living spaces that feel like home

Let us take your vision and design a luxury barndominium at Golden Eagle Log and Timber Homes with curated finishes, refined textures, custom details, and a level of craftsmanship that feels intentional and elevated at every turn. From sophisticated color palettes to architectural elements that add depth and elegance, your home will feel thoughtfully designed, richly layered, and unmistakably luxurious.

Yes, He Can Have the Shop - Without It Taking Over

This is usually the turning point.

Luxury barndominiums are especially well-suited for hybrid layouts that combine multiple functions under one roof. The large-span structural system makes it easy to integrate living space with shops, garages, workshops, or storage areas without compromised layouts. You don’t have to sacrifice your vision for his hobbies.

Ready to Talk It Through? Let’s Start with a Conversation.

If you are still unsure about building a luxury barndominium, that’s okay. You don't need to have all the answers, you just need someone who will listen to what you want and help guide the process.

At Golden Eagle Log and Timber Homes, my job is to make sure your home feels beautiful, comfortable, and truly yours, not like a compromise.

Let's design a home you'll love coming home to, inside and out.

Jodi Parmeter
Client Advisor


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