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Editor's Note | Luxury Barndominiums Magazine | Issue #1
WHAT'S INSIDE 05 EDITOR'S NOTE You will find the freedom of expression allows to create something which is uniquely you, a space that meets all of your family’s needs and more.
06 REDEFINING LUXURY The new luxury is CONNECTION! People are realizing that collecting moments, memories and connections is priceless.
29 BARNDO FAST FACTS Whatever your needs, Mastercraft Builders is here to meet them. When they say it is a family business, they mean it. It is their family, embracing yours.
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TAKE A TOUR OF THE DOUBLE L. RANCH
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EXCLUSIVE!
RISE OF THE BARNDOMINIUM DURING THE LUMBER CRISIS
37 HOSTING AFTER COVID Things to consider when hosting your first post pandeminc get together.
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MEET STACEE LYNN: THE BARNDOMINIUM LADY Stacee Lynn is a self-taught designer, contractor, and decorator. Although she has no formal training, she designed and built her own gorgeous barndominium. Now she is the nations premier Barndominium Designer.
CREATING SPACES THAT RECHARGE US In a pandemic, our living space becomes our retreat. Our space reflects who we are and what is important to us. It can also be a reflection of our inner need for care and attention.
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54 MARKET WATCH Luxury Texas Barndominium for sale
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LUXURY
A Life Well Lived.
Welcome to the World of Luxury Barndominiums
HOME BY MASTERCRAFT BUILDERS LLC
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My interest was initially piqued when I tuned in to season 3, episode 6, of Fixer Upper, where Chip and Joanna Gaines transformed a barn into a modern residence. After the big reveal, viewers easily forgot that the abode once housed livestock. After that, I began to see more of these unique structures pop up all over the Texas landscape and beyond. I must admit that although it opened up my eyes to a new way of living, I wasn’t 100% sold on scraping my plans of building a brick-and-mortar ranch home.
I have been in real estate for more than 24 years and have worked with an array of amazing builders. I was used to the traditional designs that were offered. Brick, stone, and stucco being the norm. There is some comfort I suppose, in knowing what you get when you decide to build a house, but I began to feel like I wanted more. I craved flexibility- in design and cost. The more I delved into Barndominiums, the more convinced I became that they offered something that I desperately wanted- freedom of expression.
I could create something that was uniquely me, a space that met all my family’s needs and more. After a year where we have spent a great deal of time stuck indoors, and when many of us are still working remotely, it’s essential to have a place that we love spending time in. I am convinced that Barndo Living offers the kind of lifestyle we all crave. It allows you the freedom to build something that incorporates all of your needs; a place that is so much more than the sum of its square footage.
A letter from the editor. Why Barndominums? In simple terms, steel or metal buildings are cheaper than traditional builds and offer so much versatility in design. The building itself can be erected relatively quickly, less than a week in many cases. Once in place, the true magic happens inside. Think of it as a blank canvas, where you are free to express your individual artistic gifts. The finished product reflecting who you are and what you love most. Join us as we explore the world of luxury barndominiums, where the possibilities are endless. From the stunning designs offered by The Barndominium Lady, Stacee Lynn, to the gorgeous North Texas home of Shelley and Neil Loving, you will find that you can create something that is uniquely you, a space that perfectly reflects who you are and what matters most to you.
Steph Essary BARNDO MAMA
A new era of Luxury Living is being heralded in and we predict that Barndominium design and living will be at the forefront.
-Steph
Luxury BY NINA PATEL Luxury is a feel-good word. It holds our desires, dreams, and most of all a feeling of fulfillment. The keyword being feeling. Luxurious experiences, clothes, cars, and homes have a feeling about them that fulfills the senses. Your home also can fulfill your senses in ways you may have not considered. When designing your home in the past, this may have meant picking out marble for countertops and backsplashes, high-end bathroom fixtures, and refined woods for flooring. You were creating beauty as well as spaces that would feel wonderful to be in. While the quality of materials is still as important for the building of your home, these things are beginning to leave the realm of our idea of luxury and redefine what luxury is.
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The new luxury is CONNECTION! People are realizing that collecting moments, memories, and connections are priceless. The experience of not being able to hold family gatherings and celebrations due to the pandemic has only shown how essential our homes are for creating and maintaining connections. The emphasis is now on creating space for times together and shared priceless moments. These are the new luxuries. They are becoming a necessary part of how we design the spaces of our homes.
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These are the new luxuries Think Marie Kondo and her wisdom ‘does this spark joy?’ Luxury is developing deep connections that bring forth joy and fulfillment to our souls. Does your home spark joy for you? This is not a question of how many things you have in your home or that you need to declutter. Instead, think about your relationship to your space.
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Your home is your sanctuary. Your guests are equally important and valued. You honor the connection you share with others by respecting and loving your space. When we connect our space and our home with our relationships, it becomes the epitome of luxurious living. To be home is a luxury. To live in a space of kindness is a luxury. To create a home that is inviting and holds space for memory making, visiting, and connecting with loved ones is a luxury. When we realize that our things do not hold joy, that it is our hearts that hold joy, then our homes begin to reflect what is truly important to us.
Things to think about: 1. What does luxury mean to me? 2. When did I last experience happiness in my home? What room was I in? What was I doing? 3. What small changes can I make in my home to invite connection? Thank your home. Thank your life. Gratitude for your home is luxury. Bring this spiritual element into your space when organizing and designing.
For a world experiencing the ups and downs of a pandemic, this is a perfect time to invite joy into your home.
Visualize the life you want to feel there. How do you want to live in your space? How do you want others to feel when they are there?
Bask in the feeling of pure joy when you create the home of your dreams. A space that exudes beauty and harmony. A reflection of all things that bring your peace and happiness. It is luxury at its finest. It will surely be shared with others who enter there. Cheers to connection and joy in our homes
Nina Patel, Contributor Nina is an award-winning realtor and certified meditation teacher who is passionate about helping her clients find their sacred space.
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BARNDO HOME
For Shelley and Neil Loving, a personal health crisis led to a
After learning as much as she could on her own, Shelley
calling and a new life. When Neil, a high-end remodeling
decided she wanted to expand her knowledge. She became
contractor, had a massive heart attack at the age of 41, it
an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through The
served as a wake-up call for the couple. The parents of 3
Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a certified Culinary
grown sons, sold their home in the suburbs, bought an RV
Nutrition Expert through The Academy of Culinary
to travel, and ended up living on the beach for a year.
Nutrition. After learning as much as she could on her own, Shelley decided she wanted to expand her knowledge.
This time together served as an opportunity to revaluate their choices and to focus on creating a lifestyle that was
Feeling invigorated and healthier, the Loving’s decided to
conducive to their health and well-being. For Shelley, this
return to Texas and bought 55 acres north of Dallas. Neil
meant finding a way to heal her husband’s heart from the
was immediately drawn to the Barndominium concept, but
inside through food. She embarked on a journey that would
Shelley admits she needed some convincing
enrich both of their lives in ways she hadn’t imagined.
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What do you leave behind when you enter? What do you gain? A yoga teacher once told me that doorways are a chance for renewal. Picture each doorway with water cascading down it. As you pass through, you release and wash away anything negative you are still carrying from the spaces before. These special spaces are sanctuaries in your home for you to pause, practice self-care, and reflect. By calming the mind, you are healing your body and spirit. Make your home and the areas within it, a place where you can feel light and free. A sanctuary that provides protection against the stresses that arise in our current times. Choose light, high ceilings, and openness when considering how spaces affect our wellbeing. Most importantly, take the time for yourself and recharge in your own sweet home.
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Nina Patel Contributor Nina is an award-winning realtor and certified meditation teacher who is passionate about helping her clients find their sacred space.
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FEATURE
Stacee Lynn & Oliver of Our Barndominium Life
by Steph Essary
Stacee Lynn is as vibrant and charming as the designs she creates. The enthusiasm she exudes when she talks to others about Barndominiums is contagious. So, when we had the opportunity to visit her home and delve a little deeper into the hottest new trend in building, we left more knowledgeable and more in love with the concept than when we arrived. Some people may think of Barndominiums in the simplest of terms as metal structures that are being used as both shops and residences. While that isn’t necessarily
wrong, we have discovered that they are so much more than that. Stacee Lynn’s designs have elevated the original concept in ways that even the earliest of enthusiasts couldn’t have imagined. She intentionally designs custom, steel framed, single family residences with metal siding that include features such as soaring ceilings, walls of windows, and sleek modern lines. Stacee Lynn is a self-taught designer, contractor, and decorator. Although she has no formal training, she designed and built her own gorgeous 5200+ Sq Ft
Meet The Barndominium Lady, the country's premier Barndominium Designer who wants to change the way you see metal homes.
“You'll never look at a metal building the same way again”
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STACEE LYNN: OUR BARNDOMINIUM LIFE
30-minute homemade pizza ingredients 1 pound pizza dough 1/2 to 1 cup tomato sauce 2 to 3 cups other toppings: sautéed onions, sautéed mushrooms, pepperoni, cooked sausage, cooked bacon, diced peppers, leftover veggies, or any other favorites 1 to 2 cups (8 to 16 ounces) cheese
instructions Heat the oven to 550°F or higher Divide the dough in half Roll out the dough Top the pizza Bake the pizza Slice and serve
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SUMMER TRAVELS If you have been craving the wind in your hair and sand between your toes, but are still wary of traveling, here is a list of some of the country's least crowded beaches to enjoy.
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This barrier island is located in South Carolina's lowcountry. Plan on a laid back afternoon of kayaking through the marsh. It's best to pack a lunch as there are no restaurants on the island.
SANBRIDGE BEACH, VA Enjoy 5 miles of beautiful beaches in Virginia's outer banks. Located just south of Virginia Beach, you can enjoy activities like biking, hiking, fishing and surfing.
COCOA BEACH, FL This beautiful beach is tucked away on a secluded barrier island. Enjoy sandy white beaches and plenty of room to stretch out. Located just south of Cape Canaveral, maybe you will be lucky enough to see a launch.
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TYBEE ISLAND, GA Just 20 minutes from Savannah, this quaint island boasts 5 miles of gorgeous coastline. It is also home to the state's oldest and tallest lighthouse.
SALT CREEK BEACH, CA Just south of Laguna Beach lies this gem. You will spend the day surfing, walking along the sea shore or enjoying a snack at the local snack stand.
SANIBEL ISLAND, FL Avoid the crowded beaches and discover the blissful beaches of Sanibel and Captiva. Sanibel is known as the seashell capital of the western hemisphere. More than half of the island is reserved for wildlife, and you can spend all day immersed in the beauty that surrounds it.
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Outdoor spaces can sometimes pose a challenge to design. Aside from not always having clearly defined boundaries, you often must contend with elements that are not easy to work with. Especially in the deep south where unrelenting heat, humidity, and bugs the size of a small child, is our reality.
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Despite the challenges, creating the outdoor space of your dream is a luxury worth the effort. It is an extension of our home, offering not only a place to share with those we love but providing a private oasis where we can retreat when we need to recharge.
The key to creating the perfect outdoor retreat is to follow the same rules you did when you designed your interior spaces. Consider the feeling you want to achieve, both visually and emotionally. This may mean a more casual and uncluttered space, with muted tones, or a cheerful array of mixed materials and splashes of color. What are the needs and wants of your family? Do you want an outdoor kitchen to entertain? What will that look like? Maybe it means a pizza oven or a hibachi grill. Do you want a covered porch so everyone has space to spread out, even during heavy rainstorms? What about an outdoor pool and spa to spend the hot, lazy days of summer in? When summer fades and fall is on the horizon, you may consider a large fire pit to gather around on those cool October nights. Whatever it is that you are imagining, make it a place that you will enjoy spending time. When the walls inside start closing in on us and we just need somewhere to go to breathe a little deeper, retreating outdoors can be just what our hearts and minds need.
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