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Historic Barn Remodeled Into Sleek Weekend Retreat

November 30, 2018

From: Specht Architects

This weekend retreat was designed for a power couple that's actively engaged in the arts — he as a Broadway producer, she as a fashion editor. Specht Architects was hired to reconstruct the historic barn and used polished concrete, second-grade oak flooring and maple plywood to make the interior feel modern yet warm.

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Modern Barn Exterior

Photo: Michael Moran. From: Specht Architects

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Modern Barn Exterior and Yard

The exterior of this home is a charming farmhouse. Inside, it's all sleek, modern style.

Farmhouse With Stone Wall

Photo: Michael Moran. From: Specht Architects

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Modern Farmhouse With Stone Wall

A charming country exterior gives way to sleek modern design inside.

Modern Barn Lower Level

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Modern Barn Lower Level With Concrete Floor

In the renovation of this former barn, the structure's original openness was kept. Bedrooms were added modular-style to the upper level. A chic black-and-white fireplace sits in the very center of the space.

Black and White Fireplace

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Modern Barn Fireplace

Unifying the open concept lower level of this modern home, a snappy black-and-white fireplace can be viewed from several sides. A handy niche neatly stores firewood.

Modern Barn Dining Room

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Modern Barn Dining Room With Pendant

The designers of this home kept the barn's original shape and soaring ceiling, even the exposed beams. Painting the walls and ceiling white added a lightness to the interior's feel.

Modern Kitchen With Black Counters

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Modern Open Plan Kitchen With Black Counters

The style of this open plan kitchen is sleek and modern: Wood cabinets and black countertops offsetting the concrete floors.

Modern Barn Home Interior

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Modern Barn Home Interior With Piano

The renovation of this barn-turned-residence includes creative architectural details like a bedroom designed like a loft, with windows looking down to the living room below.

Asian Modern Bedroom

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Asian Modern Bedroom

Wood slats make this modern bedroom feel surprisingly cozy, the color bringing warmth to the minimalist space.

Asian Bathroom With Pebbled Floor

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Asian Spa Bathroom With Pebbled Floor

This inviting bathroom has all the charm of a woodland clearing with its pebbled flooring, standalone tub and forest view.

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