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With housing costs rising rapidly, more people are searching for cost-effective ways to build new, high-quality homes. Steel barndominiums are gaining popularity quickly because they offer affordable, durable, and modern housing options.

Titan Steel Structures offers the highest-quality, American-made steel buildings on the market. We lead the industry in providing the best quality, most versatile steel buildings and unmatched customer service. This article will explore what barndominiums are, their benefits, and how to design one using our innovative 3D building design tool.

Contact the experts at Titan Steel Structures to explore our steel building kits or to get a quote on your customized project design. We look forward to helping you build the steel structure of your dreams.

What is a Barndominium?

A barndominium is a metal structure that contains living spaces and other workspaces. People often add a barn, workshop, storage, or garage to their living space, allowing them to maximize their investment.

Barndominiums provide the modern comforts of home and other usable space for storage, work, hobbies, or agricultural uses. Some barndominiums offer space for horse stables, making them an ideal housing option for those with horses.

In the past, people converted existing barns into rustic homes. Today, steel barndominiums provide a cost-effective, durable housing option that doesn’t require converting an existing wooden building. This allows people to customize their steel buildings to meet their exact needs.

But what does a barndominium look like? The term “barndominium” might imply that these structures are rustic or primitive. However, modern barndominiums are sleek, contemporary, and luxurious. Picture large, open spaces, vaulted ceilings, and the most up-to-date appliances on the market.

Other luxurious amenities include:

• Large, spa-like bathrooms
• Walk-in pantries
• Hardwood flooring
• Luxury tiling
• Large, spacious bedrooms
• Open-plan living and dining rooms
• Customizable cabinets
• Marble and granite countertops
• Spacious mudrooms
• Lofts for storage or living areas

People no longer have to choose between rustic charm and modern living. A barndominum lets you have the trendy farmhouse exterior you want and the contemporary luxuries you deserve.

Benefits of a Barndominium

Barndominiums have many significant benefits over traditional wood and concrete construction. Some of the most significant benefits include:

• Quick, cost-effective construction
• Customizable floor plans
• Hundreds of flooring and siding options
• Low maintenance
• Lower insurance costs and associated taxes

Choosing steel buildings allows people to build larger, more durable buildings in less time. These energy-efficient, sustainable buildings last decades with minimal maintenance, making them cost-effective over their lifetime.

Barndominiums are not only more cost-effective and customizable. They are also quickly gaining popularity, making them in demand for people who want to build and customize large, affordable homes for less.

Contact the team at Titan Steel Structures to explore our customizable building kits or to get a customized quote for your steel building project.

How to Design a Barndominium With Our 3D Building Design Tool

Designing a barndominium is easier than ever because of Titan Steel Structure’s online 3D design tool. Here is a quick overview of how to design a barndominium using our 3D design tool.

1. Set the barndominium’s dimensions

First, use the tool’s convenient functions to select your barndominium’s height, length, and width. Next, customize the building’s roof type and pitch..

2. Choose your colors

Next, choose the colors of your brandominium’s roof, wall, trim, gutter, and other elements. Explore as many combinations as you’d like before finalizing your design. You will see your changes in the building’s design, allowing you to find the exact combination you want.

3. Customize the walls

Next, you will use the checkboxes in this section to choose your building’s wall and wainscoting options.

4. Select your roofing options

Next, choose your preferred gable and eave overhangs, ridge vents, and skylights. You may also customize your building’s eave lights, gutters, and downspouts.

5. Choose your windows and doors

Next, you will select the doors and windows you prefer. Explore as many combinations and placements as you want before finalizing your design.

6. Customize the interior

Once your barndominium’s structure is complete, you will choose your interior colors and materials. Use the design tool’s drop-down menu to select the combinations you want. You may also choose insulation for your walls and roof.

7. Add items for scale

Now that your barndominium design is complete, add items to help you get an accurate sense of scale. Add people, driveways, vehicles, and other objects to your design using the tool. This will help you visualize the completed image.

8. Print, save, or share your design

When your design is complete, you may share, print, or save it.

9. Submit for a quote

Use the tool’s convenient quote option to obtain a quick, accurate quote. Click the “submit for a free quote” button. A Titan Steel Structures team member will respond quickly.

Our 3D design tool allows you to create a complete barndominium design in just minutes. Our tool streamlines the process and can help you get the most accurate quote possible. This can save you time, money, and stress during the design process.

Find High-Quality Steel Barndominiums

Let the team at Titan Steel Structures put our decades of steel building experience to work for you. Contact us to learn more about our pre-engineered building kits or to get a quote for your customized design.