Brick rancher breezeway makeover
Lindsay
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Comments (11)Here are some websites that I looked at for some inspiration on how to update the exterior of our ranch - hopefully just to see what you like and then think about what you can do... obviously some of these changes are much larger/more $$ than others. http://www.remodelingcenter.com/exterior-landscape/ideas/ranch-style-home-ideas/ http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1047/988237166_2577ab432a.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.city-data.com/forum/atlanta/586054-ranch-style-homes-not-popular-atlanta-2.html&usg=__M77HJsnZGrJy3lSbCeoF3hIu3iY=&h=386&w=500&sz=146&hl=en&start=2&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=8qKmHsJ2IIG3SM:&tbnh=100&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtraditional%2Branch%2Bremodel%2Bconversion%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3Dws2%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26tbs%3Disch:1 http://www.homerebuilders.com/ga/atlanta/custom-home-remodeling/gallery?cat=ranch I was looking more for traditional ranch home remodels, and looking for smaller scale things I could do to update the feel of the exterior - such as the entrance gable/stoop, paint, changing the design of some of the front facing windows, etc. Hope this helps!...See MoreNew ideas, would like your input on multigen home
Comments (12)Sena- thanks. No silly questions. My sketch is pathetic :) So the main family house would be a modern twist on a shotgun style home. When you walk in you can pivot slightly and go upstairs. Upstairs there is a 4 ft 2" hallway that leads to 3 bedrooms. There is also a family bath, laundry nook behind pocket door with countertop onto of appliances, and a master bath. Downstairs is a living room for socializing, reading, talking. Then the kitchen/dining and behind quality pocket doors that could stay completely open or close would be a den with tv. The den has a walkin closet and full bath too. This could be used in a pinch as bedroom if someone is injured or we have overnight guests with mobility issues. Next to the fridge in between the living room snd kitchen area will be a hidden doorway the basement. This will be a play area and house all the homes mechanicals.. It will not be a walkout. Onto the inlaw suite the MIL wants a induction cooktop snd double oven. It's non negotiable as she is the one who organizes bake sales, takes meals to ithe I'll or grieving families in her church. She also will host atleast 6 people for dinner every other month. Thus why the rather large entry. It actually has coat closets that flank a banquette which can be used to sit while putting on shoes or whatever. But across from the entry there will be a drop leaf gate table on casters. When both leaves are dropped it is only 15" wide. When it is extended the table can seat 6. So 1-2 people at banquette and pull chairs off island and voila she has a proper dining room. However day to day it works great as entry and dog play area (open space for a dog to catch a ball). I guess I'm expecting the yard /courtyard of the houses to be about an acre. That acre would be divided down into MIL own private courtyard. A shared dog area with astro turf and built in doggie composter. AstroTurf that drains away urine. So no unpleasant smells wafting eith the wind. Very safe for the pups. MIL can have a host of container plants to keep her busy on her patio. Then we would have a portion what is left as our own outdoor space and pool. At other houses we've had a pool + house on much smaller plot of land than my imagined 1 acre courtyard. This could be bigger if needed. But I want it to feel like a sheltered unexpected oasis. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll talk it over with everyone. Oh and the kitchen is drawn funky in the apt. We were thinking of something similar to the attached picture to ease the transition from entry/dining/dog area to kitchen. Still unsure if it could work....See MoreWhat Would You Do? Sad Beige Exterior in Minneapolis
Comments (20)So interesting to see the varied comments on different threads. Some would advocate emphasizing or embracing the brick/horizontal line and others for painting it out. Since I have a brick/siding rancher I've been looking at options to "pretty it up." Here is what I have learned: Painting brick comes up as a maintenance issue everywhere I look--it's supposed to be repainted every 3-5 years. It may not be a big deal for your house or mine since we have so little brick, however, for those with larger brick expanses, this can be daunting and pricey. The other option I stumbled upon was a German or Mortar Smear which I like the look of but such an effect would probably be difficult to reverse in the future. And finally, some kind soul posted a link to DyeBrick and I have been ogling ever since. It apparently offers lots of dyeing options, doesn't ruin the brick and lasts for ages. But maybe live in it first to see how your perception of the house's "faults" changes over time. Good luck....See MoreI ventured briefly to the other side
Comments (113)I mostly lurk here because I remembered this forum (and many of you!) from GW, which I first joined 10 or 12 years ago. I posted then about fixing up a tiny kitchen and I think it was Marcolo who quickly made me realize I was clueless. Since the Houzz switch, I post practical questions mostly on the other side, especially when we were doing a big project over the past two years. I found that the narrower questions seem to generate more constructive input. Some of the 'pros' over there are completely insufferable - I've been laughing along with the references in this thread and I'll never ever ask advice again about a sectional or even furniture brands generally. I did want to say that those of you who do go over to the 'dark side,' your advice truly stands out and is appreciated. I'm pretty sure some of the best decisions we made during our reno came about through posts from people on this side of Houzz, sometimes just inspiration from your own beautiful photos and sometimes your answers to questions. I believe that we owe our beloved screen porch to good advice from @User and a few other elements to @Jilly, among others. So thank you all, and please keep sharing your great advice!...See MoreLindsay
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