This one-story barndominium plan provides 1,720 sq ft of living space on a 57'-5" × 31'-10" footprint, with a covered porch outside the main rectangle. The foyer (7'-0" × 7'-0") opens toward the great room, which measures 26'-10" × 14'-11" and shares the open area with the island kitchen (8'-8" × 15'-8") and a 15'-3" × 7'-0" dining space.
A mudroom (7'-6" × 6'-4"), laundry (8'-2" × 6'-4") and pantry (4'-5" × 6'-4") support the kitchen and handle daily storage. The bedrooms are reached by a 19'-2" × 3'-7" hall. It serves Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3 (each 9'-0" × 12'-3"), the hall bath (7'-8" × 6'-10") and the primary bedroom (11'-1" × 13'-3"). The primary bedroom has a 14'-8" × 6'-4" bath and a 7'-8" × 6'-0" walk-in closet.
Layout highlights
- Great room of 26'-10" × 14'-11" anchors the open living area.
- Kitchen island room of 8'-8" × 15'-8" sits beside a 15'-3" × 7'-0" dining space.
- Mudroom, laundry and pantry add storage: 7'-6" × 6'-4", 8'-2" × 6'-4", 4'-5" × 6'-4".
- Primary suite combines an 11'-1" × 13'-3" bedroom, 14'-8" × 6'-4" bath and 7'-8" × 6'-0" closet.
- Two 9'-0" × 12'-3" bedrooms share a 7'-8" × 6'-10" hall bath off a 19'-2" hall.
Room sizes
| Room | Size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dining | 15'-3" × 7'-0" | 107 sq ft |
| Foyer | 7'-0" × 7'-0" | 49 sq ft |
| Kitchen with Island | 8'-8" × 15'-8" | 136 sq ft |
| Great Room | 26'-10" × 14'-11" | 400 sq ft |
| Pantry | 4'-5" × 6'-4" | 28 sq ft |
| Mudroom | 7'-6" × 6'-4" | 48 sq ft |
| Laundry | 8'-2" × 6'-4" | 52 sq ft |
| Primary Bath | 14'-8" × 6'-4" | 94 sq ft |
| Bedroom 3 | 9'-0" × 12'-3" | 110 sq ft |
| Bedroom 2 | 9'-0" × 12'-3" | 110 sq ft |
| Bedroom Hall | 19'-2" × 3'-7" | 68 sq ft |
| Primary Bedroom | 11'-1" × 13'-3" | 147 sq ft |
| Hall Bath | 7'-8" × 6'-10" | 52 sq ft |
| Walk-in Closet | 7'-8" × 6'-0" | 46 sq ft |
Who this plan suits
This plan suits households that want single-level living with three bedrooms, a large shared living area and a covered porch. It needs a lot that fits the 57'-5" × 31'-10" footprint plus the porch, setbacks and access.
How this plan was made
It was generated in AI Architectures Plan Studio from this one-line brief: “Barndominium on a 36 x 48 ft rectangular footprint, one story: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open great room with kitchen island and dining, laundry, covered porch outside the rectangle, about 1,728 sq ft of living space.” 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 36x48 barndominium floor plans?
They are barndominium layouts built around a compact rectangular footprint of roughly that scale, with open living space and a simple roofline. This plan has 1,720 sq ft of living space, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on one level, with a measured footprint of 57'-5" × 31'-10".
What affects the lot and building cost of this plan?
The 57'-5" × 31'-10" footprint plus the covered porch sets the minimum lot width and depth once setbacks are added. Cost depends mainly on local labor, foundation type, soil, roof and exterior finishes, and utility connections, so get local quotes before budgeting.
Can I change this plan by chat?
Yes. You can ask for changes in chat, such as resizing or rearranging rooms, adding a garage on a chosen side, or adjusting the layout for a narrower or wider lot. The plan is then regenerated with updated room sizes.
How do I use the PDF, DXF and IFC files?
The PDF is for reviewing the layout and sharing it with builders or lenders. The DXF opens in CAD software for drafting and measuring, and the IFC imports into BIM tools for modeling. A local architect or engineer should review the plan before permit submission.