This 1200 sq ft barndominium floor plan is a single-story rectangle, 40'-4" × 47'-3" overall, with 1,140 sq ft of living space. The shop garage is not counted in that figure. The mudroom (3'-10" × 11'-11") and the 2-car shop garage (26'-1" × 21'-2") form the working entry. The pantry (3'-10" × 8'-10") and laundry (7'-8" × 5'-5") sit on the kitchen side of the house, and a covered porch extends the living space outdoors.
The great room (22'-9" × 12'-3") is open to the kitchen with island (7'-8" × 15'-4"). A hall (3'-7" × 18'-0") leads to the bedrooms. Bedroom 2 (9'-4" × 10'-4") is served by the hall bath (7'-10" × 5'-5"). The primary bedroom (11'-3" × 11'-9") has its own bath (11'-3" × 5'-10") and a walk-in closet (7'-0" × 5'-5").
Layout highlights
- Great room of 22'-9" × 12'-3" is open to the kitchen island for shared living space.
- Primary suite combines an 11'-3" × 11'-9" bedroom, 11'-3" × 5'-10" bath and 7'-0" × 5'-5" walk-in closet.
- Bedroom 2 measures 9'-4" × 10'-4" and sits beside the 7'-10" × 5'-5" hall bath.
- Pantry (3'-10" × 8'-10"), laundry (7'-8" × 5'-5") and mudroom (3'-10" × 11'-11") handle daily utility.
- The 26'-1" × 21'-2" shop garage is attached; the full footprint is 40'-4" × 47'-3".
Room sizes
| Room | Size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 2 | 9'-4" × 10'-4" | 96 sq ft |
| Great Room | 22'-9" × 12'-3" | 279 sq ft |
| Hall Bath | 7'-10" × 5'-5" | 42 sq ft |
| Walk-in Closet | 7'-0" × 5'-5" | 38 sq ft |
| Hall | 3'-7" × 18'-0" | 64 sq ft |
| Primary Bedroom | 11'-3" × 11'-9" | 133 sq ft |
| Primary Bath | 11'-3" × 5'-10" | 66 sq ft |
| Kitchen with Island | 7'-8" × 15'-4" | 118 sq ft |
| Laundry | 7'-8" × 5'-5" | 41 sq ft |
| Pantry | 3'-10" × 8'-10" | 34 sq ft |
| Mudroom | 3'-10" × 11'-11" | 46 sq ft |
| 2-Car Shop Garage | 26'-1" × 21'-2" | 550 sq ft |
Who this plan suits
This plan suits a couple, a small family or a home-based tradesperson who wants two bedrooms and a working shop under one roof. It needs a lot that can hold a 40'-4" × 47'-3" footprint plus a driveway to the garage.
How this plan was made
It was generated in AI Architectures Plan Studio from this one-line brief: “Single-story barndominium, simple rectangular metal building with about 1,200 sq ft of living space (shop not included): 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, primary suite with walk-in closet, open great room with kitchen island, pantry, laundry, mudroom, attached 2-car shop garage, covered porch.” An AI architect drafted the room program, a layout solver placed every wall and door, and the plan was checked automatically for room sizes, circulation and daylight. The same project produced the PDF sheets, layered DXF, IFC model and 3D model you can download above.
Frequently asked questions
What are 1200 sq ft barndominium floor plans?
A barndominium plan combines a home and a shop or garage in one simple, barn-style building, usually with a metal or post-frame shell. This version has 1,140 sq ft of living space, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, with the 2-car shop garage counted separately.
What affects the lot and building cost of this plan?
The 40'-4" × 47'-3" rectangle keeps the roof and structure simple, but the lot must fit the footprint, setbacks and driveway access to the garage. Cost depends mainly on your region, foundation type, building shell, finishes, and utility connections such as septic, well and power.
Can I change this plan by chat?
Yes. You can describe changes in chat, such as resizing or adding rooms, moving the garage to another side, or fitting a narrower lot, and the plan is regenerated with the new layout. Review the updated room sizes before you rely on them.
How do I use the PDF, DXF and IFC files?
The PDF is for reading and sharing the drawings. The DXF opens in CAD tools for editing lines and dimensions, and the IFC imports into BIM software for a 3D model. Have a local designer or engineer review any file before you submit it for permits.