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To give the beach home a lighter appearance, the exterior was painted a pale yellow with crisp white trim. The porch was transformed into an open-air retreat enclosed only by horizontal white railings. French doors along the back wall of the porch allow more light to enter into the living room. Swinging pressure-treated louvered pine panels painted an olive green camouflage the parking spaces below.
With the help of a local contractor, the Campbells ripped out drywall, reconfigured windows, and gave up a garage in the well-worn ranch house. The wood siding on this ranch house in Burlington, Vermont, had not held up well against the weather and looked dated . About the building, it got a new screened porch as the main addition.
Los Altos Residence
One way to dress up a mostly neutral color palette is to provide an unexpected pop as contrast. A wide circle walk and inset garden bed filled with a collection of foliage-focused plants helps to soften the long overhang and low profile of the home. Bright, cheery, and just plain fun, the exterior of this ranch-style home offers lots of curb-appeal inspiration.
The shed dormer breaks up the roofline and fills the home with natural sunlight. This rustic modern ranch style home truly blends indoor/outdoor living with multiple double sliders to various seating areas, a firepit, and an in-ground pool. Furthermore, the large windows bring natural light in and the covered patio acts as an additional living space outdoors.
After: Welcoming Home Exterior
Image © gpharrisconstruction.comFrom this inspiration, you will know how and addition can change the look of a ranch house very differently. Each of the inspiring projects that we will list in the following contains a different idea. So, hopefully, it can open your mind inspiringly to plan the next addition project for your own ranch house.
In the small picture located in the corner of the photo above, you can see that at first, the residence is quite small. Whether in its traditional or modern representation, the farmhouse-inspired ranch home is a welcoming abode. Common exterior finishes include horizontal or vertical wood siding, brick, or a combination of these. A wide, wrap-around porch brings a farmhouse touch to a classic ranch house plan.
Colorful Ranch-Style Home
One thing that is quite lacking in this residence type is the design that many people consider less attractive if being compared to other house types. The porch was replaced with a more traditional Arts and Crafts-style entry that stayed true to the home's Asian roots. The lantern, door, wood posts, and shape of the roof—constructed of a lightweight slate-look rubber-and-fiberglass material—complement the home's style.
Renovating this tired ranch took about a year but was well worth the effort. I must insist up front that you check out this entire Houzz Tour, because the before and after shots of this transformation made me gasp with delight and disbelief. This creative couple remedied the plain-old-box-feeling malady one room at a time. The homeowners were inspired by the simpler lifestyles of the 1950s.
Climate-Friendly Curb Appeal
It includes the stair that only looks cleaner because of the new white paint. In the first level, the new details include a new family room that is connected to the living room with a two-way fireplace, a new laundry room, a new half-bathroom. Not to forget that the new garage is suitable to park two cars instead of one. The larger size of the house is a result of expansion done not only to the lower level but also to the second level.
Some multi-level ranch houses follow the split level or raised ranch floor plans described below. Others include a true second level, an over-garage bonus room, or a full basement. Image © gpharrisconstruction.comAn addition is also perfect for doubling the size of your ranch house. The flat roof and tall rectangular windows give this contemporary ranch style home an industrial feel.
Overgrown bushes and trees were removed and the yard was razed to allow for an expanse of concrete pavers. Tidy trees and plantings were planted along the home's foundation. Tiny windows and a small, uninteresting entry left the homeowners of this 1950s ranch feeling trapped in the past. And with no front porch, they had no space for outdoor living.
The new addition brought with it an exterior makeover with timeless style. Low rock walls flank wide steps accented with stone, beefing up the front door's presence. New shingle siding in a soft gray hue and low-to-the-ground shade plants soften the exterior. This small Cape Cod home presented a less-than-friendly facade.
With a bland exterior, sparse landscaping, and a blank white garage door, this vacation home was easily forgettable. Its beautiful lakeside setting demanded something more eye-catching. After a stunning exterior home renovation, the house looks completely brand-new. Upgrades such as new siding, a fresh coat of paint, and eye-catching shutters restore the character to this 1885 home. The owners also did some impressive work with the landscaping that took it from overgrown to lush.
For you who are not familiar with the term, we can say that it is a unique feature to add in home design. It is a rather large room that usually consists of a bedroom, a bathroom, and a custom entertainment center for TV or something else. This one is suitable to pick when you do not have a place to park your car in an indoor area.
