"The ranch house is noted for its long, close-to-the-ground profile, and minimal use of exterior and interior decoration. The houses fuse modernist ideas and styles with notions of the American Western period working ranches to create a very informal and casual living style." Source
The first time I stepped foot into a ranch was when I moved to Denver. Ranch style homes are very popular in Denver but not so much in the Northeast. The one story floor plan of a ranch is very desirable to many, including myself. Ranches provide the homeowner with great use of entertaining and living place.
A ranch style home is characterized by a single story, long, low roofline.
Can be asymmetrical, u-shaped or l-shaped.
Open floor plan with living area separate from the bedrooms.
Large windows and vaulted ceilings with beams.
One of the most interesting things about architecture is how American history is integral to the home style. Ranches started being built in the 1920's and they became incredibly popular in the 1940's, particularly in the western states by post-war middle class families. In the 1960's homeowner's desires changed and moved toward a more formal, traditional style home.
How do you feel about ranches? Do you like them?
In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.
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