Barndominium Floor Plans in Knoxville, TN

Barndominium floor plans are one of the most searched barndo topics around Knoxville, and for good reason: the simple rectangle of a barndominium makes almost any layout possible. We help owners choose a stock plan, adjust one, or work out a custom layout, then make sure it fits the lot, the septic area, the slope and the code before it is drawn for permits.

Size and shape drive cost

The simplest shapes cost least. FBi Buildings notes that a basic rectangular gable roof is the most cost-effective, that shorter buildings cost less, and that two-story designs usually cost less per square foot of floor area unless long spans add back the savings. A 40x60 footprint gives 2,400 square feet on one floor; adding a loft or a second level changes stairs, spans and the HVAC layout.

Bedrooms affect the septic

On a lot without sewer, the number of bedrooms is part of the septic permit. The Knox County Health Department's permit application asks for bedroom count and whether there is a basement with plumbing. Adding a bedroom later can mean a bigger drain field, so we settle the count early.

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Orientation on a ridge-and-valley lot

Most lots here run along a ridge or a valley. We think about where the porch faces, where the afternoon summer sun lands, how the driveway approaches and whether the slope allows a walk-out lower level, then set the plan to suit.

What a permit set needs

The residential code applies whether the plan came from a catalog or was drawn from scratch. For a kit or steel frame, the manufacturer's engineered drawings go in with the floor plan, foundation plan, elevations and a site plan.