Have you seen one of our beautiful barns for yourself and thought, “Man I would love one of those, but I don’t have horses so that isn’t for me”. Well, thankfully for you – The Carriage Shed Structures are not merely used for horses! Here we list several different uses Horse Barns have that do not involve horses!
Farm Stands or Retail Space:
Do you have a budding small business or grow a plentiful number of fruits and vegetables in the summer? Need a place to store and sell said harvest or goods? One of our horse barns might be just the thing for you. A barn offers plenty of space for this and adds a certain charm you may not find elsewhere. You could even section off what would traditionally be a tack room as an office space within your farm stand or store. If you hand-make holiday decorations, use your barn to host a winter bazaar to sell your crafts. Anything you create or grow can be sold using your barn as your retail shop.
Storing Old Cars (Garage):
We have had many customers trade in their horses for horse-power. Barns can be used as a wonderful garage to store collections of cars – old and new, big and small. You could bring your precious cars you may be storing in an off-site location currently to their new home in your back yard. Having the convenience of going right out back to work on your vehicles is a great perk of having your car storage in a beautiful barn on your property.
Work from Home Office:
Many people began working from home during the pandemic, and many have remained doing so in the years since. Some notice it is difficult to work inside your own home. It is much nicer to have your home separate from work with a separate place to go in order to mentally and physically keep your workspace separate. Having a barn could be the perfect solution to your home office needs. If you feel the need to “go” to work every day this could be perfect for you. Whether you work alone or you have a small staff, a barn will provide the perfect space for you.
Guest House or Air BNB:
Everyone knows it is so nice when guests visit to have the option for them to have their own space if they want. A new barn gives a rustic charm and feel to your guest space. Go a step further and make it into an Air BNB and host more than just your friends! Many find the charm of staying in a non-traditional guest house such as a barn something they will not only pay good money for, but seek out.
Event Space (Wedding Venue):
Continuing with the extra lodging idea; You could make your barn into an event space! From weddings to parties – you could be the answer to someone’s vision of their special day. Outdoor weddings, especially those in a barn setting, have grown in popularity in recent years. If you have enough property to accommodate a large number of people, this could be just the right endeavor for you. And if you are already thinking of this adventure – please consider one of our barns for your event space needs.
Rescue Space for Animals:
Are you a pet lover? You can add a barn to your property to use as a rescue haven. Whether you run an official organization or you foster animals until a forever home is available, a barn will give your animals a safe, warm, and spacious home of their own. In addition to cats and dogs, barns give you the space to rescue larger farm animals as well, including the traditional horses, goats, donkeys, or sheep. Maybe consider this for the animal lover and rescuer in your life!
Art Studio (Band Rehearsal space, etc.):
Similar to a work from home space – barns can easily be turned into studio space dedicated to any of the following:
- Woodworking studio
- Photography studio
- Arts and crafts studio: Pottery, painting or art design, sewing, stain glass making, jewelry making, or flower arranging
- Music rehearsal space
- Voice, instrument, or dance lessons
The options are endless for studio space ideas. If you know someone looking for ideas about where to host their next project, send them our way!
Gym or Rec Room:
Another fun way to use a barn would be as a home gym, or recreation room. Many people turn their extra bedroom or basement into a gym space when needed, but if you do not have the space inside your home or want that extra separation – a barn offers a great and large enough space for those needs!
The opportunities are endless with a Carriage Shed structure here at The Carriage Shed. Contact us today to build the structure of your dreams – whatever they may be!