Barndominiums
Luxury Barndominium Builder in Michigan
A true barndominium should offer more than just size. It should combine bold architectural character, functional open space, and a beautifully finished interior that feels every bit as refined as a luxury custom home.
That is where Renaissance Building stands apart.
While many builders avoid barndominiums or offer only prefab packages and shell-only solutions, we build custom barndominiums with the same level of care, craftsmanship, and design attention we bring to every high-end home we create.
If you love the barn-inspired look but want a home that feels warm, sophisticated, and fully custom inside, we can help you bring that vision to life. Our team guides you through planning, pricing, selections, and construction to create a barndominium that is both visually striking and built for the way you live.
From the ground up to the final finish, we build barndominiums without compromise.
A Barndominium Reimagined as a True Custom Home
A well-designed barndominium offers more than a barn-inspired exterior. It delivers the scale, openness, and versatility people love—paired with the elevated finishes, thoughtful design, and everyday comfort of a luxury custom home.
Picture soaring ceilings, expansive living spaces, a beautifully appointed kitchen, a private primary retreat, and integrated garage or workshop space designed around your lifestyle. The result is not a converted outbuilding. It is a fully realized home with character, function, and lasting value.
That difference matters. While some builders offer kits or unfinished shells, Renaissance Building delivers a complete design-build experience. We guide the project from concept to completion, creating barndominiums that are finished to a high standard and built to live beautifully for years to come.
Michigan Barndominiums, Built Like Luxury Custom Homes
At Renaissance Building, we do not sell kits and we do not stop at the shell. We build fully custom barndominiums from the ground up on your land, designed around your lifestyle and finished with the same craftsmanship, detail, and care we bring to every luxury custom home.
We build the whole home.
Exterior. Interior. Every finish. Every detail. You work with one builder from the first conversation through the final walkthrough, with no handoffs, no confusion, and no gaps in accountability.
We design around the way you actually live.
Whether that means an oversized garage for your trucks, a workshop connected to the main home, open-concept living spaces built for entertaining, or a private primary suite that feels like a luxury retreat, every square foot is planned with purpose.
We make sure the interior lives up to the exterior.
This is where many barndominium builders fall short. They get the exterior look right, but the inside feels generic or unfinished. Renaissance Building approaches the interior with the same level of design, craftsmanship, and finish quality as a high-end custom home, with thoughtful layouts, premium materials, custom cabinetry, and details you feel the moment you walk in.
We keep you informed every step of the way.
Our clients receive weekly updates, shared photo folders, and direct access to Mark or Anthony throughout the build. You always know what is happening, what comes next, and where your project stands.
How Your Barndominium Build Works.
Consultation
You share your vision. We ask the right questions. How much garage or shop space do you need? What does the interior look like in your mind? Do you have land? We evaluate everything. Then we give you an honest assessment of scope, budget, and timeline. No pressure.
Pre-Construction Agreement
We document every detail before construction begins. Floor plan. Exterior specifications. Interior finishes. Material selections. Budget. Timeline. All locked in writing. This step protects you from the cost overruns and surprise charges that happen when builders start without a plan.
Build with Weekly Updates
Construction starts. Your weekly communication starts the same day. Progress photos are uploaded to a shared folder. Schedule updates follow. You watch your barndominium go from foundation to finished home. Week by week. Zero guesswork.
Final Walkthrough
We walk to the finished barndominium together. Every exterior detail. Every interior finish. Every inch of that garage space. You don't get the keys until you're completely satisfied.
Built for Buyers Who Know Exactly What They Want.
Now you need a builder who takes it as seriously as you do.
You want a serious garage or shop space.
Not a standard two-car setup. You want 1,000 to 2,000+ square feet of dedicated garage, shop, or workshop space built into the home’s footprint.
You want luxury inside, not just outside.
The barn-style exterior drew you in. But you won’t settle for a basic interior. You expect the same finishes you’d find in a high-end custom home. Hardwood floors. Quartz countertops. Custom trim. A kitchen built for a family that cooks.
You already have land, or you're close to it.
Most barndominium buyers own their lot or have one in mind. We build on your property. We can also help you evaluate land before you purchase.
You've compared kit companies, and you want more.
Why Barndominium Buyers Choose Renaissance.
Orto delivers hands-on care and modern solutions to support your recovery, restore movement, and help you live well every day.
Dual Builder's Licenses
License #2102155051 | #2102150256. Two licensed builders on every project. Rare in this industry. Non-negotiable in ours.
Veteran-Owned
Mark serves every client with the discipline, integrity, and accountability he learned in service. Renaissance is a proud veteran-owned business.
50 Years of Combined Experience
Mark and Anthony bring 50 years of hands-on building experience across Wixom, Oakland County and Metro Detroit. Over 100 homes were built. A reputation earned one project at a time.
Weekly Progress Updates
Shared photo folders. Schedule details. Direct builder access. Every single week. You never wonder. You never chase.
Pre-Construction Agreement
Every cost. Every finish. Every timeline detail. Documented and locked in writing before a single shovel touches your land.
Our several positive reviews on Houzz and Google speak for themselves.
Built on Trust
Working with Renaissance Building was great experience. Mark and Anthony are honest, knowledgeable and and easy to work with. I certainly recommend their company.
Victor P
Mark and Anthony, from Renaissance Builders were fabulous to work with. They took my vision and made it a beautiful reality. I was so impressed with their work. I would recommend Renaissance Builders for your next remodeling project!
Terri Carrigan
Renaissance Building helped us transform our 1940's Ann Arbor Colonial into a new home! This was large renovation, complete w new living space, and touched every surface in the house. Now, it's ready for the next 60 years!
Douglas Henderso
Answers to your questions
What Barndominium Buyers Ask Us.
How much does a barndominium cost in Michigan?
Every build is different. Cost depends on square footage, interior finish level, garage/shop size, and site conditions. We provide a detailed, locked-in quote through our pre-construction agreement before any construction begins. No estimates of that balloon later.
What's the difference between a barndominium and a pole barn conversion?
A pole barn conversion retrofits an existing agricultural structure into a living space. A Renaissance barndominium is a ground-up custom built. Purpose-designed. Fully permitted. Built to residential code standards with a luxury interior. They share an aesthetic. They share nothing else.
Will it actually look like a luxury home inside?
Walk through our portfolio. Renaissance barndominiums feature the same interior craftsmanship we put into every custom home. Hardwood. Stone. Custom cabinetry, spa-quality bathrooms. The exterior says barn. The interior says five-star.
Do you sell barndominium kits?
No. Kits give you a prefabricated steel frame shipped to your lot. You still need a separate contractor to finish the interior. You still carry the risk. Renaissance handles the entire build. Design through completion. One team. One standard.
Can you build on my land?
Yes. We build on your lot. If you haven't purchased land yet, we can help you evaluate parcels before you commit. At Renaissance Building, we advise clients to consult a builder before buying a lot, not after.
Ready to Build Your Barndominium?
Tell us about your vision. Your land. Your timeline. We’ll show you how Renaissance turns it into a finished home.
