In season 3 of Fixer Upper, which hit screens in January 2016, Chip and Joanna Gaines worked their magic on a barn in Lacey Lakeview, Texas. This wasn't just any barn—they turned it into a dream home that became known as the "Barndominium." The name stuck, and the project became one of the show's most memorable transformations. But what happened to this iconic property after the cameras stopped rolling? Let's dive in and find out! Keep reading to uncover the full story.
The Barndominium: A Transformation That Defined 'Fixer Upper'
Fixer Upper brought together Todd and Lexia Meek, a couple who dreamed of owning a barn-style home. With Chip and Joanna’s help, they transformed that dream into a stunning reality. The duo completely reimagined the barn's bottom floor, creating a space that was perfect for entertaining and gathering family and friends. It wasn’t just a renovation—it was a celebration of design, creativity, and the joy of bringing people together.
Joanna Gaines herself described the heart of the home in a blog post after the episode aired: "The downstairs gathering room is truly the soul of this little barn. It's what makes the house come alive." The Meeks are known for hosting dinner parties, and this space was tailor-made for that. To make it even more special, Joanna called on her talented carpenter, Clint Harp, to craft an incredible 17-foot table. This table became the centerpiece of the room, setting the stage for countless memories.
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The Gaines duo didn’t stop there. They called in metal expert Jimmy Don Holmes to add a touch of rustic elegance to the walls of the dining area. The result? Pure magic. The Barndominium was a project that showcased Chip and Joanna's limitless talent for renovation. As Joanna reflected, "The Barndominium was a blast for us to create, and we hope the Meek family will enjoy it for years to come, creating memories with their loved ones."
Who Owns the 'Barndominium' Today?
Life moves fast, and so did the Meeks. Not long after their episode aired, Todd and Lexia moved out of state, selling their newly renovated Barndominium to Kristi Bass. The property, now a five-bedroom, two-bathroom home, has found new life as a vacation rental on Airbnb. Fans of the show can now experience the magic of the Barndominium for themselves, booking a stay and stepping into the world of Chip and Joanna’s creativity.
After season 3 aired, the trend of using 'Fixer Upper' properties as vacation rentals began to grow. Chip and Joanna addressed this shift in an August 2016 statement through their spokesman, Brock Murphy. “Our goal has always been to remodel homes for clients to live in,” Murphy explained, per the Waco Tribune-Herald. “While we understand the appeal of turning these homes into rentals, we want to ensure that the original intent of the show—to create homes for people to live in—doesn’t get lost in this trend.”
