A Modern Two-Stall Barn Designed for Life at Home in the Pacific Northwest

Tour equestrian architectural harmony at home, this two-stall barn is practical and beautiful.

The dream of horse keeping at home does not have to compromise aesthetics. This recent project by McClellan | Tellone celebrates the beauty of design at a private residential home in the Pacific Northwest. The design team was inspired by the form and material palette of the property’s modern home, which was previously designed by a well-known PNW architect. Thoughtfully detailed with wood cladding, plywood soffits, and weathering steel to compliment the existing architecture of the main house, this modern barn prioritizes equine health, durability, and ease of use.

Photography by Kara Mercer

The two-stall barn is small in scale, but has everything its trail riding owner needs for easy day to day care. The barn includes a heated tack room, feed room, and dedicated storage. The spacious center aisle anchors the plan, daylit by a large skylight that washes the space with natural light throughout the day. Rubber pavers provide a comfortable, durable walking surface, while infrared heaters ensure year-round usability.

Open overhead openings above the stalls allow air to circulate continuously, supporting the horses’ wellbeing and contributing to the barn’s bright, open atmosphere. Generous roof overhangs protect each doorway, creating dry, sheltered spaces and extending the barn’s comfort through every season. The result is a compact, modern barn balancing refinement and practicality, designed with equal care for horses, owners, and the surrounding architecture.

Beautiful custom stall fronts by Classic Equine Equipment compliment the neutral tones throughout the barn.

The barn is a happy place for its residents and their trail riding owner.

The cross ties are conveniently located in the center aisle, next to the tack room.

A View From Home

The stable is built on the property of an existing single family residence designed by a renowned Seattle architect. With this in mind, the design aims to tell a story of cohesive design connected to the house, fitting within the context of PNW modernism through its use of materials, details, and roof lines.