Rabu, 09 Juni 2010

Ranch Style Architecture




LookInTheAttic & Company From Victorian style hardware to contemporary designs these homes allow for an eclectic mix of design styles. Ranch style homes offer provide homeowners with the opportunity to decorate in almost any style they choose without being restricted to “period specific” pieces. Criticism of the design focuses on the lack of individuality in the design although these homes could be extremely unique depending on the designer.

The simple design and affordability makes ranch style homes attractive to young couples or families as “starter” homes. Although ranch homes declined in popularity because designs were becoming increasingly bland due to cost cutting measures there has been renewed interest in this style recently. Many suburban neighborhoods are comprised completely of the relatively simple and unadorned houses and are designed to meet the needs of families. These homes were built to meet the demand of an increasingly growing population (especially in the West). In most cases the living room, family room, dining area and kitchens blend together without severe room division.

The interior of most ranch style houses typically is a 2 by 2 or 2 by 4 room layout. Although individual homes varied by location and need, most ranch style homes featured attached garages and picture windows. Homes built during this period were typically one story and featured asymmetrical front facades. The ranch style home is reflective of the relaxed Western architectural style.

First developed in California during the late 1920’s, ranch style homes were one of the most popular styles in the United States from the 1940’s to the 1970’s.

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