This great room attached to a remodeled Cape Cod style house in coastal Maine was once a Shaker barn in New Hampshire. Taken apart piece by piece it was reassembled in Maine and converted into this interesting and spacious room. The massive fireplace and chimney are important elements in transforming this from a space for animals into an inviting family room.
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