Blogs

Your barn is already your favorite room, it's time to start hosting in it. From long farm tables down the center aisle to the warm glow of Edison lights against timber beams, the art of the barn gathering is less about styling and more about honoring what's already there. Here's how to do it beautifully.

When you’re designing a horse barn with limited space, you can make the most out of the square footage you have with multi-use wash and grooming spaces. Here’s what to think about when creating these spaces to maximize the value you get out of them.

A barn renovation doesn't have to be a complete overhaul to make a real difference. The right updates, thoughtfully chosen, can transform the safety, beauty, and function of your space in ways that last. Here are six products we recommend to every client considering a renovation.

The materials that you use to build your horse barn will have a tremendous and ongoing effect on the barn’s performance, durability, aesthetics, and maintenance needs. While metal, wood, and composite materials are all commonly used for horse barn exteriors, but which is right for your barn? We break down the pros and cons of each.

If you've spent any real time around horses, you've walked through more barns than you can count. And if you've been paying attention, you've also noticed just how different those barns are, not just in size or style, but in the quality of decisions made when building or outfitting them.

The products inside a barn say a lot. They reflect priorities: Is safety first? Is this built to last? Was this chosen with intention, or just convenience?

You only get one chance to plan your equestrian facility for proper drainage, and taking the time to thoroughly and correctly ensure drainage can pay off by minimizing maintenance, costs, and frustration later on. As you plan your new horse barn and property, these tips can help you properly plan for drainage needs, too.

Your horse stalls are one of the most important elements of your barn, but as you’ll discover, stalls vary in quality, design, size, and more. All of those factors can make shopping for horse stalls confusing, and at American Stalls, we answer many questions about designing and buying horse stalls. Today, we’re sharing those answers with you.

Discover the beauty of our latest project in Rancho Santa Fe, California, a stunning party barn with a working horse component, featuring European Horse Stalls, large sliding Barn Doors, Dutch Doors, and premium Rubber Pavers. A perfect blend of entertaining elegance and equestrian function.

Explore 4 essential products to keep your barn cool and your horses safe. The heat and humidity pose serious health risks for horses, from dehydration to heatstroke.

Gearing up horses to win in competitions is not just about their physical training, it is more on how well-rested and well-fed they truly are. At American Stalls, we work to set up your horses’ environment for success.

Walk into any barn and the horses tell you everything before anyone says a word. The difference between facilities where horses thrive and those where they merely exist isn't about investment, it's about understanding how horses experience their environment. From visual access and air quality to natural light and rest surfaces, every design choice either supports or disrupts a horse's natural psychology.