You’ve Never Seen a Barn Conversion Like This Before

As a kid playing in the hayloft of his parents’ dusty 80-year-old barn in Medina, Ohio, Andrew Towne never imagined that one day he would convert the space into a stunning modern home for himself and his then elementary school friend Crystal Madrilejos. But decades later, that’s exactly what happened. See how this family of four converted nan 80-year-old barn into a warm, cozy home with a one-of-a-kind exposed interior roof frame. See more barn conversion ideas on Houzz. www.houzz.com/photos/query/ba...

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Please see more details about the barn and how they manage heating and cooling here: www.houzz.com/houzz-tv/youve-never-seen-a-barn-conversion-like-this-before-stshtvvw-vt~125355187?vm=list

[@robynandrews4384]

It looks way bigger inside than outside.

[@jaizeta]

That's partially due to the wide angle lens most the interior shots were filmed with.

[@ope4r540]

Despite the enormity of the barn, it has a coziness that is so welcoming. I love it. 💚

[@ebubechukwuogbuagu4502]

"I have plans to plant a bunch of trees that I'll never see grow but maybe they will" damn, such insight

[@davidlabarr]

I don’t know what that made me tear up a bit

[@Garium87]

The ancient Greeks used to say that "a society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."

[@dawndawn45]

Damn! Someone started cutting onions when he said that!! My eyes 👀 started watering up...

[@sophia4christ]

I like how this architect preserves the historical nature of this barn. It's a sensitive, respectful renovation.

[@jennifer_loves_8766]

This home is spectacular .... omg, I love everything about it....it is so unique

[@Annie-ZA]

Me too!

[@BlackStorm555]

Yes, I love it!!

[@IAmDeepSpace]

Looks like my dreamhouse! Curious about the pricetag to do all that. Wish that was reported...

[@siegfriedarmory6271]

Kid: *leaves door open* Mom: "What? Where you raised in a... oh"

[@ginofoogle6944]

you win the internet for today! congrats!

[@notsocute7292]

Can I give you a hug?

[@Annie1962]

@@ginofoogle6944 indeedy

[@jstoli996c4s]

LOLOLOL

[@Smilealot62]

Bahahahaha 😂🤣 Touché !

[@Oliver-tm7jm]

Not a single thing I could criticise about this house - its prefect

[@almostyummymummy]

In all my 48 years, I've only come across a mere three homes with an open plan floor that I've liked. This makes #4. I can also somehow see past the white, which again, proves how good a job was done here. An absolutely outstanding home.

[@jamesgordon1520]

Outstanding job, the man who built this back in the days would be proud of this. 👍

[@ImStuckInStockton]

This woman has no time for BS lol i love her, We don't want it to be too rustic... like its a barn... we get it 😂

[@xxevery9seconds87xx]

Sheep Music I literally laughed out loud when she said that. She’s a keeper.

[@sunnys1n9h]

loved that comment!

[@mediclimber]

Play in the creek, climb a tree, I am so glad some kids still do that.

[@kathancock8096]

Best days of my life 😸😋🌠

[@NikBY]

Their home is amazing, and their style is lovely. I appreciated seeing the way the lights can be moved. The very last thing the dad says is also so wonderful and shows some of his lovely character.

[@spiky7794]

Love the barn. But what I love more is they both grew up and settled in the same city. Thats HOME.

[@marilouespinosa696]

There is no place like home🙂

[@agingintobeauty]

Spectacular remodel. The architects did amazing work. Love it. Lucky family:)

[@jean405]

This barn conversion is stunning. If I had to live in a big house again, this would be my dream house.

[@vikkischerz1185]

Pass this everyday. Nice that the family was willing to share their home with everyone here.

[@armosamarosso]

Incredible. Their kids are going to have amazing childhoods growing up there. What a wonderful place to live. Amazing.

[@johndragseth3234]

The story this video captures well is the positive collaboration between the architect and the homeowner. Really cool, and well-done.

[@VinKohl]

This is amazing, bravo to the architects and contractors who made this vision a reality....and for the owners willing to take a risk to realize their dream! What a great family story!

[@oceanminded2009]

Well I thought I wanted a tiny house until I saw this. Details details details! Might be my favorite houzz!

[@saddletramp5000]

The craftsmanship of that ceiling is as beautiful as the sistine chapel 😢

[@vanessah.4120]

Beautiful! It looks so much bigger on the inside, though.

[@aprillittle595]

This is SO well done. I absolutely love the preservation of the original elements of the barn. Just stunning.

[@roompa2271]

They didn't specified the cost of renovation😕. But loved the transformation.

[@krisknowlton2658]

I sure am glad they didn't get one of the designers from HGTV to design and decorate their barn because they would have painted all that beautiful wood. The transition from barn to house was absolutely perfect.

[@bigredc222]

The way they insulated the roof was a great idea, beautiful house, I hope they have many happy years there.

[@StariusPrime]

Over the years, I've gone back and forth about wanting to turn the old barn on our family century farm into a home. Watching this video has me leaning towards the pro side of the column once again...

[@maggiemagennis3507]

Wow! Fantastic adaptation of the barn, keeping the original beauty intact. Love it🥰

[@shirleycooper5674]

This barn house is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I would love to live in something this GORGEOUS!

[@maggiesue4825]

I wish more folks would convert unused barns into homes. Here in Virginia, more and more barns are left to rot - so sad!

[@Lili-vn5cq]

It is really impressive! And I loved the exterior entrance to the barn. It's unique.

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

Very impressive indeed! I clicked on this because of the thumbnail showing the BEAUTIFUL structure of the roof

[@jacobhill3251]

I used to work for a man who turned a large barn into a multilevel mansion. The old silo was outfitted with an elevator, there was also a 2000 square foot garage/ show room in the basement

[@DK_tk3]

I always wonder who built these barns. I mean the detail the builder put into this is amazing.

[@surjeudi2249]

Tim is about to be booked up for the next decade! Great balance with the old and the new, rustic and contemporary!

[@tammym7940]

This is so beautiful. I love the openness and cozy feeling. Everything flows so beautifully.

[@rockyhernandez]

Very generous of his parents! It looks great, Btw.

[@pattycarosi9618]

Absolutely Beautiful! The inside before remodel sold me just so beautiful! All that wood is stunning! Nothing beats living in the country watching you children play outside not many kids do anymore. They did a beautiful remodel! Lovely family you could see he was very happy to bring his family to this land where he grow up.

[@ClaudyArfaras]

Cute family and beautiful home for the future to bring all things of greatness possible... Good Luck to them...

[@davidfuller6290]

This is a work of art, creativity & vision!

[@janemily2627]

This is INCREDIBLE! The structure is AMAZING! This home is SUPER WOW!

[@monkiaray9093]

THE ROOF ...THE ROOF IS GORGEOUS..😊😊😁😁

[@arykserolf]

"I have plans to plant a bunch of trees that I'll never see grow but hopefully, you know, they will." My heart.

[@davidkyle5017]

I've watched this vid a few times now and I am just stunned by how lovely this effort turned out. I love old homes and barns but I equally love modern architecture and design. You've blended them both so well. Congrats.

[@estherbradley3218]

Love the interior. It looks spacious and cozy at the same time

[@Jason-dm7uh]

This home is ridiculously beautiful, and tranquil looking.

[@joelewis593]

I worked for a roofing company in Lansing, mi. Years ago. We roofed the eb oldsmobile barn that was converted to a home. Beautiful home.

[@susanpitlock6601]

Looks awesome!! Thank you for reviving the old barn.

[@samlopez7179]

What a beautiful family and what a beautiful home they have built for themselves. It’s so spacious and seems so comfy. I love it ❤️

[@sulagnapanda3332]

Wow! Such a beautiful home! The emotions and the connections that the owners have for their house come across to the viewers. Amazing architectural work! Such a huge space yet so warm and inviting! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SM-md7pg]

Seriously, the designer👏 and the design sense of the owner i.e. they knew what they want 👏👏👏

[@MichaelWoodward_71]

One of the best videos! Such a nice family and story. I love love your home it came out incredible!

[@peacefreedom4930]

I think his mother deserves recognition for giving them this idea and land. The house is absolutely stunning. I wish this family many days of love and laughter in this beautiful home.

[@carolgoerke3109]

Great job! The renovation is beautifully awesome! What a grand place to live. The history of this gorgeous barn has been preserved.

[@marcop.9744]

Absolutely stunning. Very happy for the family that gets to enjoy it.

[@chrisswe4360]

This is absolut stunning. I like the idea of having a modern way of living while preserving the old strukture. What a wonderful unique way to live back home.

[@KO-D00M]

This place is pure beauty! From the silhouette to the details of the internal structure, natural finishes, and their cozy decor. It's all beautiful!

[@loisaustin6200]

This just may be the most beautiful, perfect, home I've seen in a long time. I love everything about it. I do wonder though, how many of us could afford such a magnificent renovation.

[@hajrijedaci1735]

Oh my God how gorgeous this home is. Everything about it just beautiful beautiful.

[@Rubylove48]

Stunning conversion. Gorgeous family. Much happiness to your family in this home.

[@sejuyz]

Wow! This architect just KILLED IT!!!

[@lastmoonchild]

I'm in love with your home. May your family, and friends enjoy it for decades to come. 🙂

[@karencooper9831]

Unbelievable how awesome this home is💕 I just love it

[@totoys1573]

It looks amazing...i just cant imagine how to clean a dusty ceiling

[@KylesLMTVtinyhouse]

Thanks to the owners for inviting us into this awesome space and to the creators of this Content for sharing it with us.

[@TheNunakun]

One of the best abodes ever. Kudos to the original designers & builders of the barn as well.

[@namesake-mx9nl]

jaw dropping , what a magnificent conversion , and look at that cavernous interior , the ceiling height , spacious , especially with a family , that staircase is simple yet magnificent , love the practical elements such as the outside bank leading up to the first floor , when you start from scratch you can add these touches and plan your house how you want it . they also had a graet architect with some graet ideas and advice . I wish they gave measurements such as square footage and the height of that ceiling . if this homw was mine , I would never want to move anywhere else

[@shanaproctor100]

Extraordinary! What a beautiful home!

[@Aviera18]

The original barn construction is amazing. The conversion was done beautifully, too. Just stunning.

[@TheSpriceangel]

This is one of the most ingeniously executed plan I've ever seen....and beautiful to boot !! I just love it !!

[@learyxx2678]

This video has been in my suggestions for the longest time. And I've been ignoring it, today I finally watched it. Guess what... LOVE IT!!!

[@desertsailorii]

WOW. I like everything about this place. Great job and a wonderful place to raise your family.

[@andreaandrea6716]

Stunning original architecture and beautifully respectful renovation. Bravo.

[@sandrachank6982]

A visual masterpiece....yet still retains rustic warmth. I just love it. Interesting how you integrated a modern look in an old frame. The timbers in the barn are stunning.

[@shelleynelson125]

Such a gorgeous house, I could just move in! Decorated just how I want it 🥰

[@ilovesesshomarusama716]

I wish my hubby would consider doing something like this. Great idea it’s beautiful

[@patblack2291]

Creating something modern yet warm and inviting is rarely achieved, and this home really does it. Congratulations to the owners and the architect for creating such a great, special home. So happy to see it, thank you!

[@kheff46]

I live in lodi now, grew up in Chatham, but always worked in medina. Awesome to see you guys so local

[@sandyafoa8697]

Wow what a beautiful home i loved the different elements of the house, every part was used so wisely... so cozy yet modern LOVE LOVE LOVE - bless yous

[@Cotton_Candy_Casting]

This may be my favorite houzz yet.

[@natedogg2310]

Had to have been at least 200/sq ft in renovation costs. Beautiful outcome.

[@nicogeo9512]

You should all be proud of what you’ve done here. Absolutely wonderful!

[@monkiaray9093]

THIS IS JUST AMAZING...WOW ...CLEAN ..LOTS OF SPACE..IT TOOK ME A SECOND TO FIGURE IT OUT THE LEVELS ....THE WOOD TONES AND BUILD IN 'S IN THE ROOF LIKE IS GREAT..

[@sutherlandrebecca7312]

That's so cute that he's got a new basketball hoop there so his kids can share the same joy

[@summerbrooke4076]

I was wondering where that adorable town was, then see Medina, Ohio. Lol I am from Hartville (45 minutes away) now in Stow (about 20ish minutes away.) I want to go find it to see in person! This is my dream to build a barn home and a tiny home to travel. So Neat! Good on them!

[@rjr1227]

LOVE IT!!!! This barn is off the chart beautiful. I've always loved old barns like this. The floor and roof line inside is amazing. You did a great job....so glad to see it lived in and not just falling down...dozed over...I've never really thought of living in one.....

[@williamstringer6519]

I have seen quite a few excellent barn conversions, but this is by far the most beautiful I have ever seen. The magnificent roof structure is worthy of a great cathedral, and the conversion design is perfect. It was a pleasure to watch.

[@hauteswan2541]

Very sweet family and what an amazing barn house. I just love it! Great job!

[@andreaward9074]

Out of this world GORGEOUS!!!

[@dariavuistiner1103]

This is absolutely mind boggling !!! Love this project, the history, the design, the architecture! It is just Grand !!!

[@eclectricgay]

I rarely like other people's tastes in things much, but this house is nearly perfect. Such a great balance of rustic and modern.

[@MzRage]

Im in love with this extraordinary home!! Great concepts and flow i wonder how much it all cost!

[@feliciabourque]

So cool I've never known that you could turn a barn into an actual living house.

[@cassieluv62]

Gorgeous

[@1972CB350]

watched this again months later, still amazing. what a great family and beautiful home.

[@redrobin7638]

Kudos to all! This space is beautiful, cozy and so special!

[@elainakosmidis8657]

BEAUTIFUL!! I ❤️Houzz!!!

[@patrickwilson4902]

I LOVE YOUR HOME!! IT'S BEAUTIFUL!! WITH LOTS OF LOVE FROM INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA GO COLTS

[@charmainekerschion7711]

WOW,, What a magnificent and gorgeous home. I just can't believe the transformation. It is really incredible. Great job!

[@ephyminh2126]

this home is just incredible ! all the spaces fits so well together. So many spaces to enjoy ! Amazing reflection !

[@jenniferfreeze3640]

The barn just feel so nice and warm the design is Amazing and they look like a lovely family and if your kid won't live there in the future well that's impossible 😂