Ranch House Plans
Our ranch house plans are popular with people from all areas of the country, and for good reason. Ranch home plans are almost always for one story houses, which can mean simpler construction methods, less time from start to finish, and a lower overall cost to build.
Ranch style house plans can also be more energy efficient since there’s no heat or cooling loss between levels, and little need for separate zone controls. And our ranch floor plans are easy to modify, allowing you to customize many areas of the home without worrying about affecting the rooms above.
Homes built from ranch style home plans are often described as a one-story in-line house with a low pitch gable roof. They often have large overhangs to protect the structure from the sun and the elements. The exterior facades are often a mixture of wood and brick, with shingles on the roof.
Traditional ranch style floor plans are a reflection of the hard working people in the informal western culture that first built them. Architects often incorporate this relaxed, informal style into the contemporary ranch house floor plans of today.
Common Characteristics of Ranch Floor Plans:
- Wide and rambling
- Almost always one story
- Very low-pitched roof
- Roof may be gabled or hipped
- Often cross-gabled
- Facade width is maximized
- Detailing minimal, but often with decorative shutters
- Moderate to wide eave
- Ribbon windows are common
- Large picture windows in living areas
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