Kitchen Layout Raised Ranch

On this first floor renovation in Wappingers Falls, NY we removed the wall between the kitchen and living room to blend the two spaces into one. We rearranged the layout, and added pantry cabinets for functionality. Refinishing the old hardwoods, rebuilding the entry stairs, and revamping the décor made a dramatic influence on the way the entire home feels inside.

The dramatic impact of this remodel could not have been possible without the great ideas and stylings of the homeowners. They not only focused on what they wanted in their kitchen, but purchased new furniture and décor that helped create a cohesive look throughout the home.

The kitchen cabinetry was designed by Thorin Moss of Oakenshield Kitchens, based out of Poughkeepsie. You can check out more of Thorin’s work on his website by clicking the link above.

Mullins Kitchen Remodel (before And After Photos) Carmel

The goal for this kitchen remodel was to allow the homeowners to entertain and feel like they’re still a part of the party, while adding storage and functionality along the way.

The classic raised ranch home in our area typically has a set of stairs when you walk in, one going up half a level to the living area. The other set goes down half a floor to the basement.

In the kitchen, it’s most common to have the sink on the exterior wall, centered on the window. The old range was on the interior wall adjacent to the living room. If we kept the same layout, the range hood would block the view into the living room. Closing off the window on the exterior wall, we swapped the range with the sink. Initially we spoke about losing the daylight from the window, but that was easily made up by the light brought in after dropping the center partition wall.

Raised Ranch House Plan 8994 Rr

A 48” wide peninsula stretches a total of about 12’, which adds enough comfortable seating for four, and adds a focal point with the waterfall countertop.

Adjacent to the kitchen and dining area there was an alcove space, common to this house style and most commonly occupied by an underutilized china cabinet. In that area, we installed wall-to-wall cabinetry to serve as a pantry and coffee bar.

When brainstorming ideas for your kitchen, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Most homes in the Hudson Valley were built decades ago and don’t accommodate the lifestyle of a modern family. Focus on choosing a layout and design that’s both visually pleasing but functional for your needs. We love having the opportunity to turn your vision into a reality!

Expanding The Square Footage Of A Ranch Style House — Degnan Design Build Remodel

The TEKRA Homeowner education series consists of 1-3 minute videos, published on instagram, Facebook and Youtube aimed at simplifying the construction process so you can make more educated choices and feel more confident during your next project. A more in depth article of each topic can be found right here at /blog.Raised ranch houses are one-story, set on a raised/partially above ground foundation. You know these houses, they have deep roots here. Enter, a half staircase up to living space, half staircase down to finished basement.

A mainstay of every Westchester community late 50s through the 70s, the raised ranch was recognized by their exterior details as much as for their floor plan.

Born in southern CA in the 1930’s, they got popular as an affordable upgrade from the basic starter houses approved for FHA loans in the 40s. Post-war affluence begat more automobiles, which begat being able to drive further away to get bigger houses built on larger plots of land.

Raised Ranch Home Remodel New City

Big and boxy, the raised ranch is linear and practical. They represent good value, but their original incarnation wasn’t exciting even then. 

As a plus, these houses have good-sized rooms, usually with hardwood floors. Exteriors were finished with combinations of materials, usually stucco/stone/brick on the foundation, with shingles/siding on the living level.

But kitchen and baths were modestly scaled, and many were built with over-engineered exterior entries: ornate pediments, or little roof-lets. In our market, exterior colors ran from all white/white with brick, all deep brown, or a dated color with brick base,

Before And After Kitchen Makeovers To Inspire Your Own Renovation

1. Selling or staying, exterior updates are the most impactful, highest ROI improvements for this style house. Depending on your circumstances, consider:    

2. Re-doing kitchen and baths are worthwhile, but costly and time-consuming endeavors. Rarely wise if you’re  planning to sell in 6+/- months, but if you’re a year or more away from listing, well, maybe. Know your competition, and ask your agent.  Weigh your short and long-term goals against costs.

For simpler and less costly improvements think WHITE!  In smaller rooms, white on surfaces closest to your face will brighten and expand spaces exponentially:

Miscellaneous Gallery — Ziegler Custom Homes

3. Many raised ranch 80s updates saw walls separating kitchen and DR either removed, or partially opened up. If yours doesn’t have that done already, would start there. Also consider:

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