HB-40501 Bernice: Theater, Gym And An Attached Garage In One H
About 4,600 sq ft · 4 bed / 4.5 bath · 1 story · Attached 2-car
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Theater room, activity room and lounge
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H-Shaped Barndominium Plans With Floor Plans And Prices
An H-shaped barndominium is two parallel wings joined in the middle by a connecting section, so from above the house reads as the letter H. Because the connector sits partway along the wings, you get two courtyards: one at the front, one at the back.
That second courtyard is what separates a true H from the U-shaped plans it is often confused with. Plenty of plans sold as "H-shaped" are really U's. All 11 plans on this site were checked against their floor plan drawings, and every one has the connector in the middle.
11 H-Shaped Barndominium Floor Plans
All 11 are single-story, from 3,000 to about 4,600 square feet, with plan sets from $1,349.99. Two include garages.
HB-40502: A Guest Suite By The Kitchen And A Home Theater
4,000–4,999 sq ft · 4 bed / 4 bath · 1 story
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Home theater and a porch-wrapped center patio
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HB-40503: The Textbook H With An In-Law Bedroom
3,000–3,999 sq ft · 5 bed / 3.5 bath · 1 story · 76' × 70'
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Central 30' × 18' family room
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HB-40504: Six Bedrooms On One Level
4,000–4,999 sq ft · 6 bed / 3 bath · 1 story · 78' × 80'
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Porch on three sides of the front courtyard
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HB-40505: Two Front Doors For Two Households
3,000–3,999 sq ft · 5 bed / 3 bath · 1 story · 88' × 70'
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Two entry foyers and a 44-foot courtyard
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HB-40506: A Bath Beside Nearly Every Bedroom
3,000–3,999 sq ft · 5 bed / 4 bath · 1 story · 111' × 60'
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Bedroom bump-outs on both outer walls
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HB-40507: All Five Bedrooms In One Quiet Wing
3,000–3,999 sq ft · 5 bed / 3 bath · 1 story
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Enclosed entry hub with porches front and back
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HB-40508: The Narrowest H At 65 Feet Wide
3,000–3,999 sq ft · 4 bed / 3 bath · 1 story · 65' × 60'
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Covered front courtyard and a far-side guest room
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HB-40509: A Porch-Lined Courtyard You Walk Through To The Door
3,000–3,999 sq ft · 4 bed / 3 bath · 1 story · 72' × 60'
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Deep front court with two screened porches
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HB-40510: Two 2-Car Garages Built Into The Wings
4,000–4,999 sq ft · 4 bed / 4.5 bath · 1 story · Two 2-car garages
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Twin garages flanking the entrance
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HB-40511: The Kitchen And Primary Suite In One Owner's Wing
3,000–3,999 sq ft · 4 bed / 4.5 bath · 1 story · 70' × 60'
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Owner's wing and a game and media room
See the full plan →Which H-Shaped Plan Fits Your Family?
- Narrowest lot: HB-40508, at 65 feet wide.
- Garage included: HB-40501 Bernice (attached two-car) or HB-40510 (two two-car garages).
- Home theater: HB-40501 Bernice or HB-40502.
- Best courtyard: HB-40509 for a porch-lined entry court; HB-40505 for sheer size.
- Most bedrooms on one level: HB-40504, with six.
- Two households, one house: HB-40505, with a separate entry for each wing.
- Owner's wing: HB-40511 puts the kitchen and primary suite together.
- Every bedroom on one side: HB-40507.
- A bath beside nearly every bedroom: HB-40506.
What Makes A Barndominium H-Shaped
- Two wings, usually 21 to 25 feet wide and 60 to 80 feet long. Each is a simple rectangle with its own gable roof, which is exactly the span a metal or post-frame barndominium builds easily.
- A connecting bar across the middle, typically shallower than the wings, holding the foyer, the family room or both.
- Two courtyards, one each side of the bar. The front one becomes an entry court; the back one becomes a private patio.
The practical result is separation. One wing can be the day side, with the kitchen, dining and living, and the other the night side with the bedrooms. The bar is the only way between them, which is what makes an H quieter than any rectangle of the same size.
H vs. U vs. L vs. Breezeway
| Shape | From Above | Courtyards | Separation | Exterior Wall | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-Shaped | Two parallel wings, connector in the middle | Two (front and back) | Highest under one roof | Most | Split households, big families, entertaining |
| U-Shaped | Two parallel wings, connector at one end | One | High | A lot | One enclosed courtyard or pool court |
| L-Shaped | One wing turned 90 degrees | One corner | Moderate | Some | A garage or shop in one leg, lower cost |
| Breezeway | Separate buildings joined by a covered walkway | Varies | Complete | Two full envelopes | Keeping a shop out of the house entirely |
| Rectangle | One box | None | Only by floor plan | Least | Lowest cost per square foot |
More on choosing between them in H vs. U vs. L-Shaped House Plans.
What An H-Shaped Barndominium Costs
At a standard finish of $80–$120 per square foot of heated space, the 3,000–3,999 sq ft plans come to about $240,000–$480,000 and the 4,000–4,999 sq ft plans to about $320,000–$600,000, before land and site work. The H shape sits toward the top of those ranges because of how much exterior wall it has. See the full cost breakdown.
H-Shaped Barndominium FAQ
What is an H-shaped barndominium?
A barndominium laid out as two parallel wings joined by a connecting section in the middle, so it forms the letter H from above. The connector usually holds the entry or main living room, and the wings separate the bedrooms from the living areas or from each other.
What is the difference between an H-shaped and a U-shaped house plan?
Where the connector sits. In an H it runs across the middle of the wings, which creates a courtyard at the front and another at the back. In a U it runs across one end, leaving a single courtyard. Many plans sold as H-shaped are really U's, so check the floor plan drawing rather than the name.
Are H-shaped barndominiums more expensive to build?
Yes, per square foot. HB-40508 needs about 60% more exterior wall than a rectangle of the same floor area, plus extra roof valleys and corners. Budget toward the upper end of the $80–$120 per square foot standard-finish range.
How wide a lot do I need for an H-shaped house?
The measured plans here run from 65 to about 111 feet wide before setbacks. Add your side setbacks to both sides, which for most of these plans means 90 to 130 feet of buildable frontage.
Are there H-shaped plans with a garage?
Two in this series. HB-40501 Bernice has an attached two-car garage, and HB-40510 has two two-car garages built into the wings. The others can be paired with a detached garage or shop, or modified to attach one.
Can an H-shaped plan be built as a metal barndominium?
Yes. Each wing and the connector is a simple rectangle, well within what a steel or post-frame building spans. The work is at the junctions, where roofs meet in valleys. Confirm the framing approach with your kit supplier or engineer before you buy a plan.
Can I modify one of these plans?
Yes. The designer offers modification quotes, typically returned within 72 hours. Common requests are adding a bath, attaching a garage or flipping the plan left to right.
See The Full H-Shaped Collection
The designer's H-shaped collection also includes U-shaped and multigenerational plans.