Plan Specifications at a Glance
Chris Waldhaus Barndo
Compact Single-Story Living with Efficient Design
The Chris Waldhaus Barndo is designed around simplicity, efficiency, and practical everyday living. The single-story configuration combines an easy-to-maintain footprint with comfortable residential space, making it an attractive option for homeowners seeking a manageable barndominium lifestyle.
1,184
SQ. FT.
Total Heated Area
1
BEDROOM
Private Sleeping Space
1
BATHROOM
Full Bath Included
1
STORY
Single-Level Layout
Foundation
Slab Foundation
First Floor Area
1,184 Sq. Ft.
Floor Area & Layout
The plan provides 1,184 square feet of heated living area, all located on a single level. Because the first floor accounts for the entire living area, circulation remains simple and accessible throughout the home.
This efficient configuration minimizes wasted space while maintaining the openness commonly associated with modern barndominium living.
100%
Main-Level Living
Entire heated living area is located on the first floor.
Key Features of the Floor Plan
Chris Waldhaus Barndo
Despite its compact footprint, the Chris Waldhaus Barndo balances private and shared spaces to support practical daily living without excess square footage.
Open-Concept Living Area
The kitchen, dining, and living spaces are arranged in a connected, open-concept configuration. This layout creates a spacious feeling despite the home’s compact size, allowing residents to move easily between cooking, dining, relaxing, and entertaining areas without visual or physical barriers.
Private Primary Bedroom Suite
The bedroom is designed to provide privacy and comfort within the single-story plan. A dedicated master bathroom provides direct access from the bedroom, and a walk-in closet adds wardrobe and storage capacity without encroaching on main living spaces.
Functional Kitchen & Pantry
The kitchen is integrated directly into the main living environment for convenient everyday use. A dedicated pantry provides additional storage for groceries, appliances, and kitchen supplies, maximizing functionality while keeping essential living spaces connected.
Dedicated Utility Room
A separate utility room provides practical space for household equipment and maintenance needs. Isolating utility functions from the main living areas helps maintain a clean and organized interior. The efficient plumbing arrangement further supports the home’s compact design goals.
Compact Footprint, Complete Function
By combining an open-concept core with a private primary suite, functional kitchen and pantry, and a dedicated utility room, the Chris Waldhaus Barndo delivers practical, comfortable living within a small, efficient footprint.
Storage, Layout Efficiency & Outdoor Potential
Despite its compact 1,184 sq. ft. footprint, the Chris Waldhaus Barndo integrates efficient storage, a practical single-story layout, and opportunities for outdoor living enhancements.
Efficient Storage Design
- Walk-In Primary Closet — dedicated wardrobe capacity within the primary bedroom.
- Dedicated Pantry— adjacent to the kitchen for dry goods and small appliances.
- Utility Room — houses mechanical and laundry functions, keeping noise away from living spaces.
Compact Single-Story Layout
All living spaces are located on one level, making the home practical to navigate and maintain. The ~30′2″ × 39′2″ footprint fits comfortably on smaller or rural properties while reducing long-term maintenance demands compared to multi-story structures.
Covered Outdoor Potential
The efficient footprint leaves room for [outdoor living enhancements such as porches, patios, or covered areas. These additions complement the compact interior and provide extra space for relaxing or entertaining. Consult a licensed designer or contractor for site-specific modifications.
Customization Options & Why Choose This Plan
Chris Waldhaus Barndo
Flexible Customization with Efficient Modern Barn Living
The Chris Waldhaus Barndo combines a compact footprint with practical customization opportunities, allowing homeowners to adapt the design to individual preferences, building sites, energy-efficiency goals, and local construction requirements. The result is a highly efficient modern barn home that can be tailored without sacrificing simplicity.
Available Customization Options
01
Right-Reading Reverse Plans
Mirror the complete floor plan while keeping all notes, dimensions, and annotations fully readable. This option is useful when driveway access, lot orientation, views, or site constraints favor a reversed configuration.
02
2×6 Wall Framing Conversion
Upgrade exterior walls from standard 2×4 construction to 2×6 framing. The deeper wall cavity supports increased insulation depth and may improve thermal performance in regions with significant seasonal temperature variation.
03
Material List Packages
Obtain detailed construction material takeoffs for use in estimating, contractor bidding, supplier coordination, budgeting, and purchasing activities.
04
Custom Designer Modifications
Work directly with designers to adjust room layouts, dimensions, window locations, door placements, and other architectural features to suit personal requirements.
Alternative Foundation Consultations
Although the Chris Waldhaus Barndo is designed around a slab foundation, not every site is ideal for slab construction.
Foundation consultations can evaluate alternatives such as crawlspaces, pier-and-beam systems, or other foundation approaches based on local soil conditions, terrain, groundwater considerations, and jurisdictional building code requirements.
Why Choose the Chris Waldhaus Barndo?
Efficient Everyday Living
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom design focuses on the spaces homeowners use most, eliminating unnecessary square footage while maintaining comfort and usability.
Open-Concept Interior
The connected living, dining, and kitchen arrangement creates a spacious feel while maintaining efficient circulation throughout the home.
Smart Functional Spaces
Features such as a private bedroom suite, walk-in closet, pantry, utility room, and efficient plumbing layout help support organized day-to-day living.
Multiple Lifestyle Applications
Suitable for individuals, couples, vacation-home owners, downsizers, and buyers seeking a compact barndominium that remains comfortable and highly functional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chris Waldhaus Barndo
These FAQs address the plan’s heated area, foundation, bedroom and bathroom count, garage status, customization options, and suitability as a vacation or rental property.
Q1: Total Heated Living Area
The Chris Waldhaus Barndo provides 1,184 square feet of heated living space, all on a single floor. The footprint measures approximately 30′2″ wide by 39′2″ deep, with a building height of 20′3″. The entire heated area is on the first floor, with no second story included in the base plan.
Q2: Foundation Type
The base plan is designed for a slab foundation. This foundation type is commonly used for single-story structures and can be well-suited to a variety of soil conditions and climates. Homeowners who require a different foundation type may request an alternative foundation consultation as part of the available customization options.
Q3: Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The plan includes one bedroom and one full bathroom. There are no half bathrooms in the base plan. The bedroom is designed as a private primary suite with direct bathroom access and a dedicated walk-in closet. The layout works well as a primary residence, guest suite, or vacation retreat.
Q4: Garage
No. The base plan does not include a garage. The design focuses on maximizing interior living space within the compact footprint. Homeowners interested in adding a garage or carport should consult with a designer regarding custom modifications, as this is not part of the standard plan specifications.
Q5: Customization Options
Several modifications are available, including: right-reading reverse plans to mirror the layout; conversion to 2×6 exterior wall framing for enhanced insulation; comprehensive material list packages to support budgeting; custom designer modifications for interior layout changes; and alternative foundation consultations for sites where a slab may not be the preferred option.
Q6: Vacation or Short-Term Rental Use
The single-bedroom, single-bathroom layout and compact 1,184 sq. ft. footprint make the Chris Waldhaus Barndo a practical consideration for vacation homes, weekend retreats, or short-term rental use. Its efficient interior — including an open-concept living area, walk-in closet, pantry, and utility room — provides the functional spaces needed for short- and long-term occupancy. Suitability for rental use depends on local zoning regulations, which should be verified independently.
Confirm Before You Build
Verify heated-area figures, foundation suitability, bedroom and bathroom layout, garage needs, customization scope, and local zoning or rental regulations with the plan provider and qualified local professionals before ordering, permitting, or construction.
