1950's Red Brick Ranch Help
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Comments (4)I agree, your house kind of makes me think of a modern church fellowship hall or the sort of building you see for church-operated schools. That being said, I think the roof is the biggest problem. A shake roof or good, thick composition shingles would make it look a lot less institutional or commercial. The type of roof you have now looks very much like what you'd see on a church or other institutional building. Some sort of mid-century styled and approriately-scaled chandelier in the entry would help, too. I can envision a large filegree globe (illuminated from within), but other designs might work equally well. You might also want to consider altering the landscaping. Some good-sized trees in front could help to disguise a multitude of sins. Less lawn, too. Some Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) or another clinging vine like Hydrangea anomola petiolaris or Ficus pumila might help in softening up the all-brick facade. Not on the entire house, but on portions of it. Vine covering the brick on the long wing with the clerstory windows, or alternatively, the gabled brick wall surrounding the entry might be quite attractive and help to break up the expanses of masonry. Naturally, you'd need to be vigilent at keeping the vine in bounds. If I were you, I'd consult with a good landsacpe architect. Good landscaping will enhance the desireable features of your home and tend to conceal the shortcomings. You might find the only changes needed are to the landscaping -- although I still think you might want to look at the roof, too....See More1950s ranch home - 1st kitchen remodel layout help
Comments (3)For budget reasons, you probably should not move appliances very far. My first thought would be something like the following (hope it is legible). This maximizes counterspace, which may or may not be what you most desire. To maximize storage, the pantry is full-height, and around 15-18 inches deep. It would hold much more than just upper cabinets. You did not show a photo of your buffet window, but I am guessing that you might need to raise the window sill, which could be a big budget item....See MoreNeeding Ideas for updating 1950's orange brick ranch on a budget
Comments (1)Please don't paint your brick. It's a great color. What your home needs is landscaping and a few minor improvements like painting the front door an accent color and paint the garage doors a color to blend in with the brick. If you paint the front door with a good accent color, it will come out of the shadows and be more welcoming. Your pics aren't expanding so I can't see if you have a coach light by the front door or see your address at all. These small things are inexpensive but important....See MoreOrange brick 1950's ranch please help picking a new shutter color?
Comments (14)try using a latex paint remover. you can find it at the big stores. grab a stiff wire brush and a bucket of water. it should work enough so that you don't see it. I photoshopped a few doors/colors/address plaques and lights for you. see what you like. ('cuz that 1950's grandma front door needs to go along w/those shutters!) I like the black option w/copper. the copper will compliment the brick color and the black always looks good w/both I like this door. And, you might think about painting the trim around the windows (did you notice I covered up all your shutters?? looks good huh?) in a darker trim color. gave you this mahogany glass panel door. modern black numbers, a modern chair. I'd paint the other door one of these dark colors, bring in a more modern light. If black is too harsh, think about Urbane Bronze or Iron Ore. both look great w/orange brick. try something modern like this w/the numbers, potted plants, lighting, Here is an orange brick house with complimentary colors and light fixtures. another nice door color is a peacock blue, sage, blue/green, tone soft blue/green with copper and your orange brick always look good Yam color door, bronze light, warm wood and gray tones also work. Here's a door w/natural wood. black mailbox and light (but I like the others above better) are those posts cedar or painted? These color palettes are also perfect w/your brick. (don't forget to paint your side door too....See Moremoliep
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