Sweet life of a designer barn is the story of my life right now. Trust me, it’s not always as glamorous as it sounds! After a long day of meetings and caring for a sick kid, I finally managed to make dinner. I also filmed a quick update to share with all of you. You can catch the full barn tour and life update on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kjAeHq2iIyc.
What's New in the Barn?
First of all, the sweet life of a designer barn includes a lot of construction dust these days! Right now, my house is completely filled with supplies waiting for their forever home in the barn. This includes a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and even a toilet. It’s a bit like living in a storage unit!
Secondly, I’m excited to share that vinyl paneling is officially up! This not only looks great but also helps soundproof the barn so I can work and create in peace. Plus, all the piping has been installed in the bathroom, so we are making progress — even if slower than I hoped.
Additionally, the lights are now installed, giving the barn a much more finished feel when you walk through. Some areas of the ceiling also have drywall completed — both on the bottom level and the attic ceiling. Still, there’s plenty of drywall left to hang, so that’s next on our list.
Beautiful View & What’s Left to Do
Also, one of my favorite parts of the barn is the attic window, which has an amazing view of the mountains. Every time I look out, I get a burst of creative inspiration — it's such a peaceful spot.
However, even though we had hoped to have the barn completed by March 1, 2025, there are still some key pieces left unfinished. The bathroom isn’t done, and we are waiting on electrical work, flooring, and baseboards to be installed.
Real Talk: The Sweet Life of a Designer Barn
The sweet life of a designer barn comes with delays and challenges. However, I’m still so grateful for how far we've come. Soon, this barn will be a creative haven — but for now, it’s a good reminder that every big dream takes time (and a lot of patience).
If you want to see all these updates and walk through the barn with me, watch the full YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/kjAeHq2iIyc. I’d love for you to join me on this journey. Come see the process behind the scenes.
Thanks for following along, and stay tuned for the next update!