Barns have a special place in American history.
These rustic monuments to agricultural glory have been entrenched in American folklore and pastime as much as baseball and Saturday night bonfires. Their uses are unique and varied. Across our great land, you may have noticed how these equine novelties have been granted a second life with awe inspiring transformations. Renovations have rendered barns, as well as their owners, with a renewed sense of purpose and delight.
Changes in farm life and crop reduction have forced farmers to reconsider their barn’s primary usage. With diminished tobacco sales due to a reemphasis on public health, many farmers have converted their farms to wineries and breweries. Other farmers have converted these aging relics into animal rescues with a primary emphasis on horses. More daring country conservationists have decided these cavernous enclaves are more apt as a home and refinish the barn’s interior to suit their decorative desires.
Whatever their charming and endearing use, barns have captivated the American heart and spirt. Barns have truly become works of art. Some artistically bent folks have decided to take that mindset one step further by harnessing these powerful symbols of American history as impromptu museums and tributes to rural living.
Barn quilts have emerged as the latest elegant and fashionably trend to sweep the heartland. In short, a barn quilt is a large, hand-painted wooden block that is typically displayed on the side of a barn. Remaining true to the namesake, these large paintings are designed to mimic the visual appeal of handcrafted quilts, which are a staple to any rural household. These Appalachia and Dust Bowl anomalies are arranged in perfect geometric patterns and carefully hung on the prominent side of a barn. Passing motorists often marvel at the vibrant hues and eye-catching patterns that overshadow the mundane nature of wooden barns that have long ago surpassed their prime.
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The popularity of this folk-art trend is surging, too. Scenic driving tours of these southern masterpieces complement any trek through the nation’s heartland. Struggling artists have even found a way to capitalize on this literal cottage industry by commissioning custom pieces for landowners looking for a way to spruce up the purist appeal to their piece of property.
While most of these quilts can be found on wooden barns, a growing number of metal barn owners are jumping on the proverbial bandwagon. Many metal-barn owners have found that these pieces of structural enrichment are perfect for their buildings, as well. At Elephant Barns, we couldn’t agree more. Why should wooden barn owners have all the fun?
Metal structures are almost guaranteed to last longer than their wooden predecessors, as they are nearly immune to the horrors of fire and destruction by termites. Our customization process allows you to design your dream metal building so you can pick the perfect color scheme that allows your commissioned barn piece to perfectly complement your piece of property. Our metal barns come in three primary designs: country style, ridgeline and valley style. We also offer financing options so you can buy today and pay over time. We know you can’t rush art, but an Elephant Barn is truly an engineering masterpiece.
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