Accessory Dwelling Units by The Barn Yard
The Barn Yard designs and builds accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that add functional living space to residential properties without requiring special zoning. Their ADU models are built around efficient floor plans — typically featuring one bedroom, one bathroom, and an open layout — while making the most of the space allowed under local and state requirements.
As licensed custom builders and structural engineers with experience across New England, The Barn Yard handles the full process: design, engineering, and construction. They offer full build services throughout New England and New York, and also ship post and beam ADU kits nationwide for those working with their own local contractors.
What ADUs Can Be Used For
Accessory dwelling units serve a range of purposes depending on the needs of the homeowner. Common uses include:
- Multi-generational living — providing independence and privacy for aging parents or adult children
- Rental opportunities for additional income
- Guest suites for visiting family or friends
- Entertainment areas or at-home offices
The Barn Yard's ADU designs are built with high-quality materials and are intended to meet and exceed accessory dwelling unit requirements across different states and municipalities. Their team is familiar with local and state regulations, which can be a significant factor when planning and permitting an ADU project.
One example of their ADU work is the Newport Garage ADU — a 30' x 50' structure that combines a large ground-floor garage with a fully finished upstairs living space. The upper level includes a kitchen, open seating area, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a laundry room. The exterior features a black finish with warm timber accents, demonstrating how functional and visually considered these builds can be.
Post & Beam Construction and ADU Kits
The Barn Yard's background is rooted in post and beam and timber frame construction. This building method is central to their ADU and barn structures alike. Their builds are known for clear-span interiors, cathedral ceilings, and the kind of craftsmanship associated with traditional timber framing — updated with modern engineering and precision.
For those outside of New England and New York, The Barn Yard ships post and beam ADU kits to locations across the country. A notable example is a 36' x 36' Lenox Carriage Barn Kit shipped to the California coast, where a local building partner completed the raise and finish work — resulting in a backyard cottage-style barn home that blends rural and coastal aesthetics.
Other completed projects include a carriage barn in Vermont used as a guest suite and ski loft, featuring post and beam construction, a full bathroom, breakfast bar, and wood stove on the first floor, with a relaxed living area upstairs. Another project in Massachusetts — a 32' x 28' Lenox Carriage Barn on Buzzards Bay — functions as a garage and workshop below, with a loft space above for family use.
The Barn Yard's portfolio reflects a range of ADU and accessory structure builds across different regions and use cases. Whether the goal is a detached ADU, a granny flat, or a multi-use carriage barn with living quarters, their team brings structural engineering expertise and timber frame craftsmanship to each project.