Brick ranch

Built in: 1940. Bought in: 1996. Size: 3,000 sq. ft. "Only two families owned this house before us, and its charm is still very much intact," says homeowner Teresa Wood. "The traditional red-brick facade and spacious front porch remind my husband, Joe, of his childhood home." By extending the walkway into a brick parking pad, the Woods created space for cars without compromising the house’s character.

See the before and after photos of how Angela gave her basic red-brick ranch a modern new look with gray paint and a turquoise front door.

Painted brick can transform a house and offer instant curb appeal. This collection of photos is a great example of what a creative mind and paint can do. The houses are charming and inviting. Let m…

updating a 1950's brick ranch home

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.

Our designers love using front porch additions to create relaxing spots to unwind while elevating curb appeal. Check out some of our favorite screened-in porch ideas.

See how brick&batten designers, architects, and graphics turn these traditional ranch homes into absolute stunners..with before & after curb appeal makeovers. According to Zillow, 9 of 10 houses, in the 1950’s and 60’s were ranch style. As the 80’s hit, people were opting for more square footage; however, the McMansion trend is quickly coming to an end and the 50’s ranches are BACK in a big way. Ranch homes are in high demand and ready to be updated.So let's get started in updating yours!

How we transformed our basic brick ranch by adding a new front porch!

6 ways to update your 1950s ranch with paint, windows, patio and addition. Ranches are affordable archtiecture that are easy to update.