What to do with your Ranch?

There seem to be so few resources out there showing "good" renovations and remodels of ranch and split-level homes. And, when I say 'good', I mean it. There are a ton of pictures of 2nd story additions on a ranch with a huge pitched roof that screams, "Look at all my shingles!" I realize ranches and split levels are a huge challenge to make visually appealing upon an expansion, but there are surely some good options out there. Here are a few before and afters as well as afters that hopefully inspire those looking to move from 1953 to 2016.
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After-Just a simple eyebrow accent above door recreated the entire exterior: 

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Just a simple change in front roof over entrance.

 I honestly don't love this below house, but it could give you a few ideas.

 One of my favorite split level updates that didn't require much exterior construction:

New Art

For various sizes and framing options of these prints and originals by Jennifer Latimer, please visit www.jenniferlatimer.com.

Blue On Point:

http://www.jenniferlatimer.com/shop/onpointblue

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Fluid Pink:

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Window Box Ideas & More Garden Inspirations

 

This is Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum' (Giant Leopard Plant). Likes shade, but some sun during day. Adding this to my yard right away!

This window box has some really great features. 

The Lechuza Balconera Cottage Self Watering Window Box is rustproof, weatherproof, hangs from walls or rails + can be floor planter, has pull-out liner making switching plantings easy, and a water reservoir to extend time between feedings. Window boxes dry out QUICKLY, so this is nice because you can monitor the reservoir levels as well on its indicator. The list of pros go on for this planter. 

This is Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum' (Giant Leopard Plant) in the round leaf.