5-Bedroom Barndominium Floor Plans, Sizes & Costs

A five-bedroom barndominium is built for big families, multi-generational households, and anyone who needs real room to spread out. Five bedrooms means space for a large family, live-in grandparents, a guest suite, and a home office all at once — and a barndominium’s wide, column-free interior makes that footprint far more affordable than a comparable site-built home.

This guide covers the typical size and cost of a five-bedroom barndominium, the best five-bedroom floor plans you can buy today, popular layouts, and how to finance one.

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How big is a 5-bedroom barndominium?

Most five-bedroom barndominiums run between 2,400 and 3,600 square feet — efficient plans fit five bedrooms in a 40×60, while roomier layouts add an office, shop, or second story. Here’s how the popular sizes map out:

Size	Sq ft	Good for
40×60	2,400	Efficient 5-bed, all living space
50×60	3,000	Roomy 5-bed with an office or shop
60×60	3,600	Large 5-bed, multi-gen, or 40×80 shop-house

How much does a 5-bedroom barndominium cost?

Using the standard-finish figures from our barndominium cost guide, a finished five-bedroom typically runs $192,000 to $432,000 depending on size and finish:

Size	Finished (standard)
40×60 (2,400 sq ft)	$192,000 – $288,000
50×60 (3,000 sq ft)	$240,000 – $360,000
60×60 (3,600 sq ft)	$288,000 – $432,000

DIY finishing off a kit can bring those down. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.

Best 5-bedroom barndominium floor plans

Here are three of the most popular five-bedroom plans, spanning the size range — all complete, buildable plan sets.

PL-61703 Medfield — 5 bed / 3 bath (2,400 sq ft)

2,400 sq ft heated · 50’×60′ · single story · all living space · 540 sq ft covered porch · $849.99

The most affordable way to five bedrooms. Medfield fits a full five-bed, three-bath layout into a 40×60-equivalent footprint with no wasted space — the go-to for a large family that wants every square foot for living.

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PL-62307 Sunnyside — 5 bed / 3 bath + 969 sq ft shop (3,063 sq ft)

3,063 sq ft heated · 80’×58′ · single story · 5 bedrooms, 3 baths · attached 969 sq ft shop · craft room · $1,349.99

The family shop-house. Sunnyside pairs five bedrooms and three full baths with a nearly-1,000 sq ft attached shop and a craft room — a big family home and a real workspace under one roof.

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PL-61002 Penny — 5 bed / 2 bath + garage (3,200 sq ft)

3,200 sq ft heated · 80’×40′ footprint · single story · 5 bedrooms · 1,200 sq ft attached garage · $1,349.99

A true 40×80 five-bedroom. Penny lays five bedrooms out along a long, single-story footprint with a spacious master suite and a big attached garage — a natural fit for a large family or a shop-house build.

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Want more choices? See all 5-bedroom plans → or browse our 1,200+ floor plans.

Popular 5-bedroom layout ideas

Five bedrooms reward a plan that separates spaces by how your household lives.

Family wing + primary suite. Group the four secondary bedrooms into their own wing, with the primary suite on the far side for quiet and privacy.

Multi-generational split. Carve out a connected in-law suite with its own entrance and bath — the larger footprints make this easy.

Bedrooms plus a shop. Attach a heated shop or oversized garage (the Sunnyside approach) and still have a full five-bedroom home.

Two-story option. Going up keeps the foundation and roof smaller while stacking bedrooms upstairs — often the more cost-efficient way to reach five bedrooms.

Financing your barndo

A larger home means a larger loan, so lender fit matters. Construction-to-permanent loans, USDA Rural Development loans (little or nothing down on eligible rural land), VA loans, and Farm Credit lenders are all common routes. Use an appraiser experienced with barndominiums so a large build is valued correctly. See our full barndominium financing guide for loan types, requirements, and how to beat the appraisal hurdle. (General information, not financial advice.)

Barndominium floor plans by bedroom count

Browse the other options, or explore plans by size:

• 1-bedroom barndominium plans
• 2-bedroom barndominium plans
• 3-bedroom barndominium plans
• 4-bedroom barndominium plans
• 5-bedroom barndominium plans (you’re here)
• 6-bedroom barndominium plans
• 8-bedroom barndominium plans

5-bedroom barndo FAQ

How big is a 5-bedroom barndominium? Most are 2,400–3,600 square feet — commonly a 40×60, 50×60, or 60×60 footprint, or a long 40×80.

How much does a 5-bedroom barndominium cost? Roughly $192,000–$432,000 finished at a standard finish in 2026, depending on size, and less if you DIY the interior off a kit. See our cost guide.

What size barndominium do I need for 5 bedrooms? A 40×60 (2,400 sq ft) fits an efficient five-bedroom; a 50×60 (3,000 sq ft) adds an office or shop; a 60×60 (3,600 sq ft) gives room for multi-generational living.

Is a 5-bedroom barndominium good for multi-generational living? Yes — five bedrooms and a wide, flexible footprint make it easy to add a connected in-law suite with its own entrance, which is one of the most common reasons people build this size.

Can I get a 5-bedroom barndominium plan? Yes — ready-to-build five-bedroom plans, including the three above, start around $850 and can be customized to your lot.

Ready to build your 5-bedroom barndominium?

Start with a floor plan — pick a five-bedroom design and customize it. Browse 5-bedroom plans →

Work out your budget — see our full cost guide →

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This page is for general informational purposes and isn’t a substitute for confirming requirements with your county building and zoning office, a licensed contractor, or a mortgage professional. Costs and local ordinances change — verify current requirements for your parcel before you build.