While you don’t hear so much about it in some circles lately, we at Yankee Barn Homes understand many people are still concerned with the effects on the environment when building and occupying a new home; they want to be ” living green”. Therefore, we would like to explain how and why we are a [...]
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5 Reasons Why Barn Homes are THE BEST!!!!!
I know what you’re thinking, “she wouldn’t be the managing editor and major contributor to Post & Beam Living if she didn’t believe barn homes were the best”, but they really are, and here’s my proof: 1. A Vast Array of Exterior Styles One might think in order to be a barn home, a structure [...]
Post & Beam Living Inspirations
Every once in awhile I come across a new post and beam home or barn that has a certain something. It can be as small as a cupola or as all-encompassing as the structure itself. Whenever I make these discoveries, I place the picture in an “Inspirations” folder. Every now and again, I go through [...]
Post and Beam Living Presents: 6 Resources For Great Decor You Might Not Know!
This is the time of year I like to rejuvenate both myself and my home, by finding new and unique things going on in the world of interior design. When you live in a timber frame home, you possess a “WOW” factor that comes not only with the beautifully exposed post and beam, but also [...]
Winter Fun In and Around A Yankee Barn Home
Winter officially arrived last week and in colder areas of the US, that means “let the cold weather activities begin”. The mountains, lakes and plains are covered in snow and open for business. As I traveled home from the coast of Maine the day after Christmas, I saw an amazing number of cars streaming north [...]
Post and Beam Living Recommends 8 Last-Minute Gifts
Last week, I brought you 10 Gift Ideas For The Post & Beam/Timber Frame Enthusiast, however now it’s crunch-time. You’re still looking and you’re running out of time. Panic is beginning to set in. Never fear – Post and Beam Living is here to calm those frazzled nerves with 8 last-minute gifts you can still [...]
10 Gift Ideas for the Post and Beam/Timber Frame Enthusiast
We are now in the season of “OMG, I need to find a gift for_____”. Don’t panic; Post and Beam Living to the rescue! I have structured this list primarily around those of us who live in a timber frame building, but not entirely. There’s something here for everyone, so read on… 1. Bennington Potters [...]
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 [...]
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Accessorize your Barn Home With a Fabulous Barn Door!
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Our Post and Beam Carriage House: The Interior Paint Colors and Decor
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Best Post & Beam Guest House EVER!
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Barn Home Wood Flooring At Its Best
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6 Great Photo Books for Post & Beam Homes
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Post & Beam Barn Homes:A Seaside Escape on Cape Cod
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Flooring Suggestions From Yankee Barn Homes
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Yankee Barn Homes Builds Houses And Barns With Attitude!
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5 Master Bedroom Styles in theYankee Barn Homes Tradition
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Yankee Barn Homes IN THE HAMPTONS!
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