Various Style Horse Barns

If you want a unique barn unlike anything you have ever seen, look no further than The Carriage Shed. You can design the barn of your dreams with a one-of-a-kind roof line, a barn to match your home’s unique design and siding, or a special layout of windows.

You think it up, and we help you design it.

Our barns are Amish-crafted, and the Amish are known for their distinctive craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our structures are built for the snow and wind load in your area. They are built tough from #1 Grade Material.

Contact The Carriage Shed today to start designing your one-of-a-kind, sure-to-surprise Amish-built barn.

Various Style Barns FAQs

No matter how familiar you may be with construction, you may have many important questions. Your barn is the most important barn!

Think of yourself as the foreman of the project. To ask the right questions, and all questions are important, is to refine and improve the design and the options.

Here are some common questions, but feel free to ask any questions.

We are here to help you make the best decisions about your barn project.

Is the site we’ve chosen the best location?

You may have what you think is the perfect place for your barn, but you may want a second option. If we have reservations about your choice we can explain why and suggest alternative locations.

What are important considerations for the interior layout?

A custom design lets you have whatever barn layout works best for you.

How many animals do you intend to keep? How many tools will be stored? Perhaps you want to store a boat or a camper?

The number and size of the items you plan to store will determine the interior layout of your barn. If you are building for a storage facility, interior walls may be unnecessary. If your barn will be a workshop, you may want to design a workbench into one of the walls.

If you are building a barn for horses or livestock, the number and size of the animals will determine the number of stalls you need. In that case, you’ll also need to design certain areas within the barn for equipment storage, food storage, and an area for bathing/grooming.

If designing your barn for horses or other animals, build stalls large enough to house them safely. For example, horse stalls must be large enough to allow the horse to fully turn without hitting the walls. Horse gates will also need to be higher for horses than other animals.

You also want to consider locks and latches – horses are notorious escape artists!

What about electricity and water?

Does your barn need electricity?

What about water?

The first step is to let us know your future plans in this regard so we can make sure your building is constructed with these things in mind.

If you are building this barn for horses or another animal, you’ll need to consult with an electrician during the barn design phase for lighting and space heaters. If you need sinks or a bathroom, include a plumber in your design process. The Carriage Shed can help with ideas and planning and consulting with your local electrician or plumber.

Planning for how electricity, water, and waste management will function in your barn during the planning process will make for a smoother build, keeping your project closer to being on time and budget.

Who is in charge of checking zoning regulations, getting permits, and putting in a foundation?

Though The Carriage Shed does supply a foundation plan and structural prints, the customer is responsible for all site work and foundation needs before the building can be delivered. They are also responsible for any post set up landscaping or finished grading. We suggest contacting your local town office for information regarding permits and zoning regulations.