I hope you’re well. We did a good bit of the literal ground work (i.e., landscaping) and adding lipstick (i.e., painting) over the first 5 years, but the structural changes (e.g., columns, windows, & porch eaves) came later … when budget allowed for a more extensive renovation. We then decked out the front porch with a black porch swing, black rocking chair, and black wrought iron planters on either side of front door with ferns (in the fall & winter we replace them with boxwoods). August 2020. Do you have before and after of the inside redo? Lap siding on the walls in the new family room area was added to create another architectural feature. Plus, these sizable hulks wasted much floor space. The new informal path allows a more direct and “romantic” way to get to and from our front door. Paint colors can be so tricky…so yes, I’ll post a pic of the “color match” formula below my signature line of the post. We replaced the quintessential ’60s windows with a more classic 6-over-6-pane (double-paned) window. Before and After: A 1960s Denver Ranch New homeowners reinvent a Cherry Hills Village home . YOU MAY HAVE IDEAS BUT YOU DO NEED TO OCCUPY THE SPACE – FIRST SEE WHERE THE SUN SHINES, WHAT NEEDS SOME COLORS THAT YOU WANT AND VERY IMPORTANT – -WHAT PLANTS WILL DO WELL IN THAT ENVIROMENT. Do you mind posting or sending me the paint codes? by pam kueber January 4, 2013 August 18, 2020. Any ideas? Thanks Kim! Take a dull 1960s ranch house and give it a bright, retro makeover with cool, textural details. It sounds like I’m 100 years old…but I promise, I’m not. Do you have any photos of the complete and full front/back/side yards to get the full visual. 1960s Stone Ranch Exterior Renovation. Wall mounted lamps are a popular option, but also consider hanging lamps Renovations transform 1960s … We painted it 15 years ago and have only had to repaint the trim (needs to again! "i just purchased this 1960's brick ranch home what. I have 2 1/2 acres, some grass, but mostly willow that just keeps muliplying every year, evergreens and birch. Hey Betty…thanks so much for taking the time to comment with such kind words. Mar 1, 2019 - Add exclusive lighting around the entrances to your remodeling plans for ranch style houses. As you can see, we’ve not been able to do as many posts the past year or so…some family matters had to take precedence …i.e., had to “redeem some of our family ground” before we could honestly help others. It is especially when you are thinking about expanding your residence. What should I do to add a bit of curb appeal? Our brick is painted “Putty” (Duron 5402M)…and the trim is “Shell White” (Duron: 5770 W – it is one of their “Antebellum Whites”). Hopefully you’ll find this post both helpful and inspirational … particularly if you live in a 1960s ranch and you’d like to freshen up her curb appeal a bit. ; and b. would love to have a 103 year old farm house of my own!!! I hope that makes sense. Ranch with Porch Renovation. PERHAPS EVEN IF YOU LATER SELL AND BUY ANOTHER HOME – YOU WILL KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS AND YOUR DESIRES. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email. Thank you for your time! I would opt for a house with patina…i.e., a story to tell…than a new house any day. (Thank you Steve Kemp, friend and architect-extraordinaire of Kemp Hall Studio!). My husband and I are remodeling our 1950s ranch style home and are currently trying to update the landscaping. Take care, D. Thank you Doug, I look forward to some ideas from you. This both “lifted up” the porch and allowed us to create a “beam” of sorts above the new columns – providing more visual margin under the roof and to the front door. The carport isn’t exactly adding much charm, so I plan to sell it as soon as I can. We moved the washer and dryer around into a laundry room to create a more efficient space for it. That said, I’m so sorry that we haven’t been putting out posts as often as we used to. A pet peeve of mine for years. Did you use wood or a composite product? The original colour was brownish and I never cared for it. 2-after-front-pic-1. A couple years back, Grunt Labor (the husband) and I purchased a 1960s brick rancher. I recently purchased a ranch on a basement in the Doraville area and cannot wait to modernize the interior while continuing the integrity of the style. Custom Remodel Transforms 1960’s Ranch.