Start with a ready-made plan or create a 100% custom design. Get fast first drafts, free unlimited revisions, and builder-ready plans trusted by families across the U.S.
About JL Barndominium Artists
We help families turn ideas into clear, buildable home plans.
Most clients start with a sketch, inspiration photos, a plan they want to change, or a vision for how their home should feel.
Our job is to organize those ideas, refine the layout, and turn them into detailed plans your builder can use.
Why We Built This Process
Families were searching through hundreds of plans, but nothing fully matched their land, lifestyle, budget, or needs.
So we created a faster, more flexible process built around:
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Your ideas
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Fast first drafts
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Unlimited revisions
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Builder-ready details
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Support after delivery
Whether you start from scratch or customize one of our pre-made plans, we help shape it into a home plan that feels right.
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Why Choose Our Custom Home Plans
- Uniquely designed for your life
- Smart layouts that work in real life
- Unlimited revisions until it feels right
- Fast drafts (1–2 days)
- Fixes design issues before you start building
- Easy plans builders understand
- High attention to detail
- Smooth process from start to finish
- Clear communication
- Future-proof design — plans that grow with you
How it works
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Start Your Project Securely
Choose the package that fits your needs and start securely. If you’re unsure, we guide you so you feel confident before you commit.
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We Understand Your Vision
We review what you send and help organize your ideas, layout needs, must-haves, and project direction before the first draft begins.
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Your First Draft in 1–2 Days
We turn your ideas into a clear first draft quickly, so you can see the layout, understand the direction, and start making decisions without waiting weeks.
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We Review, Fix & Refine Your Plan
You can request unlimited revisions, and most updates are completed in 1–3 days. We refine the layout, flow, and details until your plan feels right.
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Final Full Plan Set
After your approval, we prepare the final full plan set, usually within 3–5 days. You still have unlimited revisions if updates are needed before your builder moves forward.
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We Stay With You During the Build
If your builder or county office asks for updates, we handle the changes fast and free so your project can keep moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple!
Choose your preferred package on our website and complete the payment. After checkout, you’ll receive a receipt and an email requesting your project details—such as ideas, sketches, or inspiration photos. From there, we’ll begin working on your design right away.
If you have any questions before getting started, you’re welcome to contact us first and we’ll gladly guide you.
What happens after I place my order?
After placing your order, you can send us your ideas, sketches, inspiration photos, land details, or any requirements you have for the project.
We then begin working on your design and typically deliver your first draft within 1–2 days. From there, you can request unlimited revisions until the layout feels right.
How fast will I get my first draft?
Most first drafts are ready in 1–2 days after we receive your project details.
Can I contact someone before placing my order?
What if I don’t know exactly what I want yet?
That’s completely normal.
Most clients come to us with ideas, photos, features they want, or layouts they like — but not a finished design.
Our job is to help organize those ideas, guide you through the process, and turn them into a clear plan that works for your family, land, and lifestyle.
Can you work from inspiration photos or a rough sketch?
Absolutely. Many clients start with inspiration photos, Pinterest images, screenshots, rough sketches, or ideas they’ve collected over time.
You don’t need professional drawings or detailed plans. We can help turn your ideas into a clear, buildable design.
Can you modify one of your existing plans?
Yes. Many clients start with one of our pre-made plans and ask us to make changes.
We can adjust the layout, room sizes, garage, porch, exterior details, and overall flow to better fit your land, family, and lifestyle.
What if my project needs a custom layout instead of modifying an existing plan?
That is exactly what our custom plan packages are for.
You can start with a plan you like, a rough idea, inspiration photos, or a list of must-haves. If modifying an existing plan is not enough, we can create a custom layout around your land, lifestyle, and how you want the home to work.
How does the square foot pricing work?
Our pricing is based on the heated living area of your home.
For example, if you select a package priced at $1.50 per square foot and your home has 2,000 heated square feet, the design cost would be:
2,000 × $1.50 = $3,000
Areas such as garages, porches, patios, and other unheated spaces are included in the design and do not increase the heated square footage calculation.
If you’re not sure how many heated square feet your home will have, don’t worry. Most clients start with an estimate, and we can help guide you through the process.
What square footage should I enter when choosing a package?
Enter only the heated living area of your home.
This usually includes bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living room, office, laundry, and other conditioned spaces.
Do not include unheated areas like:
garage
porch
patio
attic
breezeway
Those areas can still be included in your plan, but they are not counted in the heated square footage price.
Can I see the draft before I pay?
No. We begin creating your design after your order is placed.
We receive thousands of inquiries every month from homeowners across the country, and each custom plan takes real time and attention.
Your order reserves your spot and allows us to begin your design.
Once you order, you’ll receive your first draft in 1–2 days, with unlimited revisions and 3D views so you can review, adjust, and refine the plan until it feels right.
What if I’m worried about paying before seeing the design?
That is completely understandable. Designing a home is a big decision, and most clients have never gone through the process before.
That is why we provide a first draft in 1–2 days, include unlimited revisions, and show the design in 3D so you can review it, understand it, and make changes before moving forward.
You are not locked into the first draft. The design continues to evolve based on your feedback until it feels right for you.
Are there any hidden fees?
What do you mean by unlimited revisions?
Unlimited revisions means you can continue refining your floor plan throughout the design process without worrying about revision limits or extra revision fees.
Many clients adjust room sizes, move walls, change layouts, update exterior details, or refine other parts of the design after seeing the first draft or 3D views.
Our goal is to help you arrive at a plan that feels right — not charge you every time you want to improve it.
What do you mean by free modifications?
Free modifications means we include unlimited revisions with no revision limits or extra revision fees during the design process.
You can continue refining the layout, moving walls, resizing rooms, adjusting the exterior, or making other design changes until the plan feels right for you.
We also provide free updates if your builder or county requests changes after the plans are delivered.
Can I make changes after the initial draft?
Yes! We offer unlimited revisions during the design phase. You can review your draft, request changes, and we’ll keep refining the design until you’re completely satisfied.
What if I’m not satisfied with the design?
How long does the design process take?
The timeline depends on your package and project scope. Most clients receive their first draft within 1–2 days after payment, and the final plans are completed within 3–9 days, depending on the package selected.
How are the plans delivered?
All plans are delivered digitally in PDF format according to the timeframe of your selected package. This provides a fast, easy, and hassle-free process with no shipping or handling required.
Are 3D views included?
Yes. We include 3D views in all packages so you can better understand the design before building.
Can I add add-ons or upgrade my package later?
Are your plans code-compliant?
What if my builder or county asks for changes?
We handle needed updates quickly and at no extra cost.
Do you provide support after delivering the final blueprints?
Do you design only barndominiums?
No — while we’re known for our barndominium designs, we also create traditional homes, modern farmhouses, cabins, and custom residential plans of any style. Every design is tailored to your vision.
Do you build homes?
No, we don’t build homes. We specialize in creating custom designs and detailed plans that you can take to your builder.