Ranch-style homes come in all kinds of styles.
Draw inspiration for your next remodel or landscaping refresh from these ranch homes.
Large windows surrounding the double doors create an open, airy atmosphere.
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Balanced Ranch Exterior
More classic than contemporary, this ranch-style home relies ontraditional landscapingfor beauty.
A double row of staggered-height hedges lines the walkway, supplying both a border and pretty greenery.
The asymmetrical front porch of this modern ranch house is accented with horizontally oriented stones in tan andbrown shades.
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Keep small homes feeling airy by using few color combinations and avoiding dark or contrasting tones.
A pretty collection of plants, includinglow-growing shrubs, provides a minimalist complement to the bright yellow siding color.
The landscaping accents a low, Asian-style fence thatoffers a sense of privacywithout completely blocking the view.
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Ranch Curb Appeal
Updating your home’s exterior doesn’t always require afull remodel.
Use these tips to enhance the allure of your ranch-style home.
Natural cedar resists rot and pests, making it a durable choice for outdoor use.
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White Ranch House
Anall-white color schemeproves the perfect match for this stunning modern ranch house.
Ashort retaining wallcarves out a sidewalk-adjacent nook, while a narrow inset of shrubsdresses up the driveway.
With low profiles and a muted design, the trees andtrellisadd interest without overwhelming the single-story space.
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A cheery red color welcomes visitors, while half walls offer spaces for entryway task lights.
Here, chartreuse paint highlights the window and door trim.
Ranch-style homes are single story and low profile, and sit close to the ground.
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They typically feature an open-concept design with a natural flow throughout the house.
A bright turquoise door provides anunexpected pop of colorfor the front entrance.
Ranch Entryway Ideas
Symmetry and asymmetry balance each other in this restrained entry.
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A single sidelight, a tiered planter, and a bright turquoise chair are added inviting elements.
Here, a minimalist trellis provides support for greenery that clamors up the chimney.
An elegantmetal fenceborders a small walkout on the other side of the door.
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Patterned Ranch Facade
Create interest in mostlymonochromatic color schemesby incorporating a texture or subtle pattern.
The subtle horizontal front siding of this ranch-style house keeps the palette from becoming too bland or boring.
A restrained pattern forthe front walk(varying-sized pavers in hopscotch formation) mimics the home’s forms.
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The architecture of the house features sections that are set back indicating different functions of the interior rooms.
Small Yard Solution
A tiny yard doesn’t mean sacrificing attractiveness, as this ranch-style home proves.
With virtually no front yard, the homeowners installed arock-bordered flower bedwith a few sculptural plants for visual interest.
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Bright white trim stand out brightly against a shark-gray house color.
The tall windows add to the curb appeal.
Here, expansive arched windows add swooping height to the front exterior.
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Mediterranean-Style Home
ThisMediterranean-influenced exteriorgets a stylish boost from thetropical-leaning collection of plantson display.
The clay tiles, wide porticos, and stucco walls blend effortlessly with the shrubbery.
Simple Front Landscaping
Uniform plantings are a great way to establish cohesion and elegance.
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The landscaping accents the rich green shutters on the front windows.
To one side, a mid-height tree offers shade without completely blocking the view.
The natural color palette is enhanced with varying textures and charming details, like theminiature trellisabove the garage doors.
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