A Vaulted Ceiling Is A Dramatic Feature Inside This Modern Barn House

June 8, 2023
A modern barn house features a vaulted ceiling that reaches a peak height of 25 feet (7m).

BLA Design Group has sent us photos of a modern barn house they completed that features an atrium space that encourages activity and connectivity for a young family in British Columbia, Canada.

A modern barn house features a vaulted ceiling that reaches a peak height of 25 feet (7m).

The home sits on an irregular site located at the end of a cul-de-sac, and is designed with two main building forms connected by a glass hallway, one form for the garage and another for the house.

A modern home with two separate volumes.
A modern barn house with black siding.

The front door of the home opens to the glass hallway, with windows providing a glimpse of the yard.

The front door of this modern home opens to the glass hallway, with windows providing a glimpse of the yard.

The main living space, which includes the living, dining, and kitchen area, features a vaulted ceiling that reaches a peak height of 25 feet (7m). A large window matching the gable shape of the house facilitates a seamless connection to the greenery of the rear yard.

The main living space, which includes the living, dining, and kitchen area, features a vaulted ceiling that reaches a peak height of 25 feet (7m).
A contemporary living room with a black fireplace in the corner.
The main living space, which includes the living, dining, and kitchen area, features a vaulted ceiling that reaches a peak height of 25 feet (7m).

A door off the kitchen opens to a covered patio with an outdoor dining and lounge area.

A sliding door off the kitchen opens to a covered patio with an outdoor dining and lounge area.

An open staircase leads to the second floor, providing an overlook of the living areas below. The mezzanine provides a place to relax and study while still feeling connected to the rest of the house.

An open staircase leads to the second floor, providing an overlook of the living areas below. The mezzanine provides a place to relax and study while still feeling connected to the rest of the house.
An open staircase leads to the second floor, providing an overlook of the living areas below. The mezzanine provides a place to relax and study while still feeling connected to the rest of the house.
The mezzanine provides a place to relax and study while still feeling connected to the rest of this modern house.

In one of the bedrooms, blue artwork adds a pop of color, while a pendant light acts as a bedside lamp.

In this modern bedroom, blue artwork adds a pop of color, while a pendant light acts as a bedside lamp.

In the en-suite bathroom, there’s a double vanity, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and a freestanding bathtub by the window.

In this modern en-suite bathroom, there's a double vanity, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and a freestanding bathtub by the window.
In this modern en-suite bathroom, there's a double vanity, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and a freestanding bathtub by the window.

Here’s the floor plan that shows the layout of the home.

The floor plan of a modern barn house.
Photography by Andrew Latreille | Design: BLA Design Group | Builder: Vantac Management