Homeowners who love having weekend guests and visitors staying for even longer may have dreamed of a guest house on their property. Once they move out of town to a larger residential property, they can finally have this structure built. A Pole Shed House for guests is more affordable than a traditional stick-built home and offers more design flexibility. Overnight visitors appreciate the enhanced privacy and extra space.
Size and Design
Having a structure separate from the main house makes it easier for small groups of visitors to stay for a weekend or longer. For example, the property might be owned by a retired couple that wants their adult children and grandchildren to feel entirely comfortable staying as long as they would like.
A guest house typically has about 600 to 1,500 sq. ft. That ranges from the size of a cottage to a mid-sized home. The property owners can have the contractor build the structure in the size most suitable for their needs and budget.
What if the property owners want to accommodate two families at the same time? What if they like letting close family members use the guest house for their own overnight gatherings? The pole barn home can be built as a two-story design or might have a large loft. There can be bedrooms downstairs and upstairs, as well as a full bathroom on each floor.
Additional Uses
This pole house, also known as a post-frame construction building, has additional uses aside from accommodating overnight visitors.
Large Gatherings
It can be a place for family gatherings and parties. Unless the property owners have a home with substantial square footage, inviting 12 or more people for a holiday dinner or other event can make the place pretty crowded. The weather isn’t always cooperative enough for several people to sit outside in the yard or on a deck. Families sometimes resort to setting up a long table in the garage.
In contrast, the convenience of an extra residential building makes it much easier for everyone to feel comfortable. Some people can sit in the main house and others in the additional structure. They can move back and forth as desired. The second kitchen provides more countertop space for snacks, appetizers, and buffet-style meals. Having more bathrooms available also is appreciated during relatively big gatherings.
Pole barn buildings are constructed as completely open spaces without fixed walls. The contractor adds walls afterward to create rooms. This allows property owners to have an open-space concept design especially suitable for large get-togethers. They don’t need to separate the space into a living room, family room, and dining area.
Temporary Housing
Still another reason for this additional building is to provide housing for a family member or close friend who needs a place to stay temporarily. This might be someone moving to the area for a new job, for example. It could be a college student who has accepted a brief internship in town. The property owners appreciate being able to help their trusted relatives and friends.
