1950s ranch house

When we bought our 1950s brick ranch in Seattle, it certainly wasn't my dream house. Over time, we began transforming this home into a place we love to live! Check out these inspiring before and afters!

Proof you can upgrade an outdated home, and make it your own.

Everything you need to know about a 1950s ranch house remodel. Our before and after kitchen, bathroom, living room with vaulted ceiling, finished basement and exterior remodel will guide you through renovating your outdated ranch into a modern masterpiece

Dave and Jen Dawson are founders of a lighting company known for collections that blend form with function, modern with classic. The same can be said of their 1950s waterside ranch house in South Carolina, which has been sensitively renovated for a much brighter, more comfortable and yet entirely authentic Charleston feel

Pam has found her favorite 50s ranch house home plan so far -- see why she thinks this house has the best layout and floor plan she's ever seen!

There are plenty of good things about buying a house from the original owner. No questions about when appliances were replaced, when work was done, or whether there’s a reason for that sticky window in the guest room. But the downside? The house might be in need of a major update. Emily found herself in this situation when she bought a 1950s ranch house from the original owner. Here’s how her kitchen looked before. Get ready for a major update.

Great front door color pop

The "After" (above) The "Before" (Above) These next few weeks I wanted to share a few before and after pictures of our old house! As many of you know, we recently moved into a new house which we are loving! But, I never really got around to sharing any of the house projects we poured our hearts into these last 5 years at the old house! So, without further ado...here goes!! In the Fall of 2015, we pulled up to our old house for the very first time! To say it needed a little vision is an…

These home exterior before-and-afters demonstrate how a house can go from ordinary to unforgettable. Whether you want to refresh your curb appeal or increase the value of your home, find inspiration in these home exterior remodels.

Chimneys at Casa Mila, by Antoní Gaudi, Barcelona, 1906-1910The idea that Santa Claus comes down the chimney to deliver gifts is a relatively recent tradition — its spread is mostly associated with Clement Clark Moore’s 1823 poem, “A Visit From Saint Nicholas” (“‘Twas the night before Christmas…”) And, though fire has been the heart of the home for thousands of years, chimneys are only a few hundred years old, themselves.

These home exterior before-and-afters demonstrate how a house can go from ordinary to unforgettable. Whether you want to refresh your curb appeal or increase the value of your home, find inspiration in these home exterior remodels.

Brick Painted White - Romabio - Limewash - Ranch Style Home - Home Exterior - Before and After

See how we gutted our ranch style house interior by removing walls, adding arch doorways, vaulting a ceiling and a kitchen and bath remodel.

West Coast Woods ad for "story book" cottage, 1953

Chip and Joanna Gaines renovated a woman's first home in the latest episode of "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home."

This was a major basement remodel - but what a difference!!

A custom 1971 Oregon ranch house gets a handmade restoration that’s a mix between authentic and modern mid century styles.