next steps :: siding + insulation + sheetrock

We really wanted to stay true to the classic barn design, so after considering several options for siding, we chose red metal siding for the exterior and white trim. For the inside of the barn bays, which is the exterior wall of some of the living space, we went with a board & batten design using Hardie siding.

Exterior Siding in Progress

Shortly after, the insulation was installed followed by the sheetrock. While we were capable of tackling much of the work ourselves, insulation is a miserable job if you're not properly equipped, plus we decided on foam insulation for the roof areas. 

For the sheetrock, I was adamant that we have a smooth finish. I'm sure there is a place for all of the alternate sheetrock finishes like orange peel, knockdown, Spanish lace,etc.... but not for a project with my name on it! We ended up with an awesome drywall installer who did an excellent job on the finish.

Entry & Stairwell

Kitchen & Pantry Entrance

Living Room

You'll notice in these photos that in the living, entry & kitchen, only the ceilings are drywalled. For this area, we chose tongue and groove pine and installed it horizontally.

Installing the first tongue & groove pine board

...and the (mostly) finished room

Laundry/Pantry

Downstairs Bathroom

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Office

Upstairs Hall & Stairwell

Master Bathroom

Master Bedroom

Now all of the "fun" decisions begin. I've had the design scheme pulled together for a while, so now its time to see it all come together!