Building a Barndominium with American Iron
Choosing a barndo partner is a big decision. No one understands that better than barndo owners who have gone through the process.
“We were terrified of the budget spiraling out of control. American Iron showed us exactly where every dollar was going before we even broke ground. Moving in was the easiest part.”
From dirt to done, we are with you every step of the way.
We don’t hand you designs and walk away. We understand your goals, vision, and budget. We ensure your plan is realistic so you don’t get sticker shock at the construction phase. We only draw it if we know it can be built with your timeline and budget.
The Novosad Build
CALDWELL, TX • 9,200 SQ FT • 4 BED / 5 BATH + PARTY BARN
1. THE 3D RENDER
2. IN PROGRESS
3. FINISHED REALITY
“The Novosads wanted a place to gather — so we built them one. This Central Texas barndo combines a 4 bed / 5 bath main residence with a dedicated party barn, all wrapped in a modern farmhouse exterior built for the way this family actually lives.”
The Garmin Property
GUNNISON, CO • 7,000 SQ FT • 3 BED / 2.5 BATH
1. THE 3D RENDER
2. IN PROGRESS
3. FINISHED REALITY
“Work and home, finally in the same place — just not in each other’s way. This Colorado build pairs a 3 bed / 2.5 bath modern residence with a massive attached shop, engineered with full firewall separation so the living space stays as quiet as the mountain views surrounding it.”
Tateseo Mountain Retreat
DUCK CREEK, UT • 4,950 SQ FT • 3 BED / 2.5 BATH
1. THE 3D RENDER
2. IN PROGRESS
3. FINISHED REALITY
“Built for the mountains and finished to match them. This Duck Creek retreat leans into its setting — dark board and batten, cedar accents, and a multi-gable roofline that looks like it belongs in the pines. Inside, radiant floors run throughout, a spa-style master suite anchors the private wing, and the open kitchen, dining, and living flow straight out to the back porch. Nearly 5,000 square feet designed as a true escape, without sacrificing an ounce of comfort.”
The Drevno Lodge
LICKING, MO • 3,400 SQ FT • 3 BED / 3 BATH
1. THE 3D RENDER
2. IN PROGRESS
3. FINISHED REALITY
“Heavy timber, stone, and board and batten — this Missouri build earns every bit of its craftsman character. With a main floor master, open great room, and a loft upstairs, it’s a home that feels as good to live in as it looks from the outside.”
Burleson Welcome Center
BURLESON, TX • 4700 SQ FT
1. THE 3D RENDER
2. IN PROGRESS
3. FINISHED REALITY
“A modern welcome center built for a working RV park. Clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a flat roof give this Burleson facility a sharp commercial finish — with a reception area, separate men’s and women’s restrooms, and enough space to handle the traffic. Functional by design, but anything but ordinary.”
The Wang Residence
KNOXVILLE, TN • 3,100 SQ FT • 3 BED / 2 BATH + loft
1. THE 3D RENDER
2. IN PROGRESS
3. FINISHED REALITY
“Modern living, thoughtfully stacked. This three-story build packs an elevator, vaulted main living area, balcony, and a bonus loft into 3,098 square feet — clean vertical lines on the outside, warm wood tones where it counts. Equal parts sharp and livable.”
The Lasher Farmhouse
TEMPLE, GA • 2,650 SQ FT • 3 BED / 2 BATH
1. THE 3D RENDER
2. IN PROGRESS
3. FINISHED REALITY
“A clean, classic barndo done right. White board and batten, standing seam metal roof, and a single-story layout that makes the most of every square foot — front porch, rear porch, attached garage, and a floor plan that just flows.”
Norris on the Ridge
FAIRMONT, NC • 2,750 SQ FT • 2 BED / 2 BATH
1. THE 3D RENDER
2. IN PROGRESS
3. FINISHED REALITY
“Tucked into the North Carolina mountains with views that do the talking. This compact barndo punches above its size — cathedral ceilings in the main living area, a tray ceiling in the master, and a clean exterior that looks right at home against the ridgeline.”
Real stories from real barndo owners.
What are you worried about? Design process, budget, timeline. Our clients have lived
through it all.
Jade Anderson
EVANSVILLE, IN · CUSTOM BUILD
“Not a lot of things out there scared me after 33 years in the Army. But restarting your life by yourself — trying to reclaim what you lost — that was the most important thing I could do to move into the next phase of my life.
American Iron has been there through all of it. I will have spent a year and a half of my life with this company, and I don’t regret it for one second.”
Darin Garmin
GUNNISON, CO · 7,000 SQ FT
“We didn’t know who to go to — that would have been a whole big process for us. I asked Jim, ‘If this was yours, who would you go with?’ We went with his guy.
He came out to the property, we drove around on the UTV for a couple hours mapping out the exact location, had the drawings out on the tailgate of the truck making notes. I’m happy with where Jim guided me.”
Tori and Emily DeMaio
TWIN CITIES, MN · TURNKEY CUSTOM BUILD
“We reached out to a couple different builders and kept getting nos — they had minimums, like 1.2 million or higher before they’d even give us the time of day.
When we got to American Iron and they said ‘yeah, we can do that,’ we were honestly like… are you sure? But after that first meeting, breaking it down step by step, it just solidified that we were going down the right path.”
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Every family has a different story. Everyone matters to us.
Barndos aren’t for everyone, but if you decide to build one, we know the Dirt to Done process works every time for every story.
“We were building on family land with a lot of restrictions. They navigated the county red tape for us so we could focus on designing the house we actually wanted.”
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If these stories resonate with you and Dirt to Done feels like it could be the right process for your project, let’s keep talking about how we can help make your barndo dream happen.