Raised Ranch Exterior - Windows, Siding

4 years ago

We are making some improvements to our Raised Ranch. Most of the money is going to the inside (kitchen, etc), however, we are replacing the siding, roof and bay window. Our plan is a charcoal color roof and slate blue vinyl siding (my husband is leaning towards the cedar shake look). Looking for advice on the portico and what the window should look like. Note, we are not replacing the other windows on the front of the house (out of scope). I don't like bay windows, but I am concerned that the overall profile will be too flat if we remove the bay. Our ideal house would be a craftsman, but what we have is a raised ranch. If I was just picking a window without concern for the rest of the house, it would be a 6 over 1 look. However, I'm wondering if, from an aesthetics standpoint, we should replace with the same sort of casement window, but not a bay (note, current window is in bad shape so needs to be replaced regardless of look).

In the spring we will replace the landscaping. Eventually (1 year+) we hope to replace the walkway and maybe the garage door, but not in current budget. We have no plan (or budget) to replace the other front windows or roofline.

I'm looking for suggestions to replace the bay window, and then ultimately for any thoughts on the portico. Thanks in advance!!

Oh, also totally ok with getting rid of the shutters, so happy to get advice on that as well! Thanks!

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BeverlyFLADeziner

4 years ago

It needs more than just removing the shutters.

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housegal200
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Budget friendly option.

Free: No shutters.

Siding: Navy or dark charcoal

Garage door: Cedar look

Front door: Cedar or bright color

Portico: flatter and in cedar with cedar supports

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Those ideas are much better for the style of house you have, definitely no shakes anywhere . I love the first one from Beverly. No shutters and no bay window a new front door and a darker blue or dark gray with the cedar.
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Susan Palm
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks so much for the comments and the photos! Very helpful!

Given the other windows that we're not replacing, do you think I'm better off replacing the bay with a style similar to what I already have just not a bay (similar to the photo Beverly posted) or something more similar to what housegal posted? Or do you think it won't make that much of a difference as long as I get rid of the bay and keep the windows free of muntins?
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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I would advise selecting one type of window and using it throughout. Don't mix double-hung with casement. Bumping out your front face with two gables like you see below could be a good option for you.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Here's another possible direction for you to pursue.

I have superimposed the frame over your existing house so you see how this could work.

https://www.architecturaldesigns.com/house-plans/spacious-split-level-home-plan-23442jd
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jillybean103
4 years ago
Wow Beverly you are amazing
tangerinedoor
4 years ago
Beverly's top post with the before and after has my vote! It might not be as major as the others, and it looks fantastic. It also looks very current and not so much like anyone else's house (like the other ones with the gables seem to me). You can keep the roofline (save $$$)! A flat window may be cheaper than a bow window replacement?

Even the entrance on the new design looks current.

Very chic...

Maybe then there'll be budget for landscaping?Makes a HUGE difference.
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Denita
4 years ago
^Agree that either Beverly's or housegal's Somerset renovation inspiration pics are the way to go with your home OP. JMO. Those two reno's are very appealing.

Roof changes (adding gables) can be a huge money drain IMO.
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Susan Palm
Original Author
4 years ago
Yes, while I would love to change the roof line, unfortunately that is definitely outside of the budget. Thank you Beverly for all of your ideas. Super helpful! Wish we could afford to do as you suggest in your 3rd post! I 100% agree that ideally all of the windows on the front would be of the same type, but at this point, we only have the budget to change the bay window. Seeing your mock up helps me figure out the direction to go. Thanks again!
HU-988189564
3 years ago
wow beverly that looks beautify. ... does that give extra space in the roof above the top floor - or is it just exterior? always looking to find some space in our small raised ranch
Mark Markrush
last year
If you had an endless budget the facelift sounds great; personally, I like the bay window and would prob just paint and landscape.

The portico is okay, functional but maybe remove or change would give you a new look.