# Reinvigorated Barn Homes This 18th Century Barn has Turned into a Double Height Volume Home By Tiffany | Published 2014-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/18th-century-barn References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/01/29/cat-hill-barn-conversion-yorkshire-snook-architects/) & [onekindesign](http://www.onekindesign.com/2013/12/03/contemporary-cat-hill-barn-conversion-yorkshire/) UK-based architecture firm Snook Architects has [converted an 18th-century barn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amassa-retreat) called the Cat Hill Barn found in Yorkshire, London. The result is a modern home featuring earth-toned bricks and a large floor-to-ceiling glass panels. Originally, the Cat Hill Barn was constructed as an [architectural shed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tractor-shed) and now, has been successfully transformed into a modern home that is comfortable and stylish at the same time. The interior space features pegged oak beams that can be seen from the double-height kitchen and dining room. The first floor consists of the living spaces including the kitchen, the living room and guest bedrooms, while the second floor features a gallery and two bedrooms. “Planning of the project concentrated on creating drama within the existing structure by focusing on the tension and release formed between constricted single-height spaces and the double-height volume of the barn,” says the architect of the space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Barn Renovations:** Opportunities for architectural firms to convert traditional barns into modern and stylish homes. - **Double-height Spaces:** Growing trend in utilizing double-height spaces in home design to create drama and impressive visual experiences. - **Rustic-modern Fusion:** Increasing popularity of blending rustic, traditional features with modern design elements in home renovations. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture firms have the opportunity for innovation in creatively re-purposing traditional structures for modern uses. - **Home Renovations:** Innovative home renovation companies can explore creative ways to incorporate traditional and rustic design features with modern elements and amenities. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can explore ways to utilize traditional structures and spaces, incorporating them into modern developments while also preserving their historic and cultural value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renovated Rural Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-place-in-the-country.md) - [Barn-Form Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1.md) - [Unconventional Triangular Barnhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-barnhouse.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Converted Hybrid Studio Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowshed.md) - [Transformed Rural Timber Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fienile-n.md) - [Barn Restaurant Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-inainn-barn.md) - [Artist Studio Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schack-arkitektur.md) - [Rustic Vintage Transformed Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lukas-lenherr-architektur.md)