A charming 3-stall barn in Kirkland, Washington is a vision brought to life by an equestrian. Architect Carolyn Adams created this barn with function and style in mind. She calls her oasis Midsummer Night’s Farm.
“I designed and built this 3-stall barn to accommodate my daughter’s and my equestrian hobby, taking inspiration from European courtyard stables and from the 1960s television sitcom, Mr. Ed, which featured a talking horse and his architect/owner,” said Carolyn.
Carolyn thought of every detail when planning the layout of her stables. As an architect and equestrian, she covered all of her bases.
“The challenge was to create a space for my horses as functional as it was aesthetically pleasing. Zoning constraints dictated two separate buildings which, along with the house, frame the courtyard. The horse barn features two 12’ x 12’ stalls. Each stall’s adjoining paddock features Hoof Grid to help with drainage and mud management.”
“The other structure houses the feed room, tack room, storage and a breezeway/grooming area. A cheerful, yet traditional, color palette that includes yellows, cream and a rusty barn red to bring the stable to life. A cupola on each building adds a traditional touch. The fountain, both aesthetic and functional, doubles as a drinking trough.”
Carolyn specializes in residential and equestrian projects. She and her daughter own two horses: Appollo, a Georgian Grande and Maddie, an American Miniature. Carolyn enjoys dressage, trail riding and combined driving.
Visit her website at carolynadamsarchitect.com
The cupolas and a weathervane add a traditional equestrian touch.
Here, a brick fountain doubles as a drinking trough for the horses.
The deck and well manicured grounds offer a place to relax not far from the horses.
Washington landscape provides a beautiful backdrop for horse property.
All photos provided courtesy of Carolyn Adams.
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