Split-Level Ranch

Consider a dramatic walkway and front patio to help balance out the imposing bulk of a split-level rancher. This is more challenging if it's a split level on a fairly level grade as there's no sense of stepping up towards the front door.

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If a full garage is being added onto the front of the house, filling out the current carport, consider making the garage doors perpendicular to the house like this.

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A metal roof *can* look good on a rancher after all. Just ahve to make sure that the walls are the right color & texture, and the windows are sufficiently architectural.

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bold-colored siding with sharp trim can make a split level rancher look much more youthful

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might not be able to extend the porch roof out, but can possibly extend the patio outwards with brick, pavers, and nice landscaping to create more curb appeal

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Dramatic overhangs and window bump-outs can also break up the slab-sided brick look with color and architectural features. But will this age well?

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nice play with textures to brake up the slab-sided all brick look of split level ranchers

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Turn current carport into extra side room, then add a proper garage with a full pitch roof to match the roofline on the other side of the house

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Brick wall could be extended off side of house to create courtyard

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Turn the carport into a proper full-width garage. Turn former back of carport into a utility room or workbench area

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