Horse Barn Details: Custom Feed Bins

Blog post courtesy of Stable Style.

This custom feed storage area is a space saver for the barn it’s in.

A custom feed cabinet offers a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for the barn. This feed bin unit was designed by Quinis Design Works and built by Pilate’s Cabinetry. The custom cabinet was created for several reasons. It saved space in the barn by placing the feed bin cabinets recessed into the aisle, away from the horse stalls. This meant there was not a need for an extra room dedicated to feed in the four-stall barn, while eliminating haphazard bags or bins placed on the floor. Finally, there was already a need for a re-designed feed system that solved cleaning issues and was rodent-resistant, which is a possibility in any barn.

Quinis designed these bins to contain in-counter grain bins which can hold a full feed bag and be removed for easy washing out between feed changes.

The counter opens and closes on pistons, sealing in the feed bins and becoming a countertop. There is also a shelf underneath to hold shallow totes or empty bags if need be.

Grain is safely stored and protected from a potential loose horse that sneaks out of their stall overnight or unwanted rodents.

Above the counter and sink are additional cabinets to hold supplements and other items such as cleaning supplies.

Thank you Quinis Design Works for sharing this dreamy feed bin unit with Stable Style. If you’d like to see more from Quinis, be sure to read: Tour a European Inspired 10-Stall Stable in British Columbia, A Rustic 4-Stall Barn in Canada with a Reclaimed Wood Lounge Upstairs and Tour a 3-Stall Masonry Block Barn in British Columbia.