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Thoughtful Reno Unlocks This Ranch House's Design Potential

From the awkward U-shaped bay window that demanded too much space to the dull and dated finishes, this ranch home was due for a total transformation that would unlock the full potential of its function and form.

Photo: Vivian Johnson, Stylist: Rachel Wanty. From: Carmit Oron Interior Design
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Neutral, Modern Kitchen With Wicker Barstools.

This spacious kitchen features bright, white cabinets, glam gold pendants and warm wood trim throughout. The large kitchen island offers additional seating and tons of extra counter space.

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Before: Bland Exterior

Before the renovation, the home's exterior was lacking personality and curb appeal.

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Ranch Home With French Doors

This ranch home has tons of curb appeal with wood French doors, a stone facade and black matte window trim. A stone pathway and native plant landscaping create an eye-catching design from the curb.

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Before: Sitting Room With Potential

Before the renovation, the living room featured drab carpet and dated decor.

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Neutral Living Room With Arched Built-Ins

This transitional living room features a mix of styles, from rustic wood wall paneling to traditional leather seating. The room's white-on-white arched built-ins, cabinets, walls and exposed beam ceiling create an open, airy atmosphere.

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Before: Plain Kitchen and Dining Room

Before the renovation, the dining room featured dated furniture and decor.

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White Transitional Kitchen With Gold Pendant Lights

This bright, airy kitchen features white walls, cabinets, a range hood and a backsplash. Dark wood floors and a kitchen island with a gray stone countertop add contrast. Gold pendants and a gold chandelier add a little bit of modern glam.

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Before: Boring Bar

Before the renovation, the wet bar featured dated, dark cabinets.

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Modern Kitchen With Fluted Glass Cabinets

This modern kitchen features sleek stainless steel appliances and minimal-chic white tile and cabinets. Select panels with fluted glass keep barware in sight and add additional texture to the space.

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Before: Drab Dining Room

Before the renovation, the dining room lacked color and personality.

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Transitional Dining Room With Black Metal Chandelier

This ranch dining room features a blend of modern and rustic decor, from the long wood dining table to the minimal matte black chandelier. Large wood-trimmed windows offer a great view of the greenery right outside.

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Before: Lackluster Living Room

Before the renovation, the living room featured a dated tile fireplace.

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Transitional Living Room With Black Fireplace

This living room features a mix of design styles, from a rustic wood-paneled ceiling to a sleek modern wood coffee table. A black marble fireplace contrasts beautifully with the bright, white walls and flanking cabinets.

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Before: Dull Laundry Room

Before the renovation, the laundry room featured dated tile countertops and flooring.

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Laundry Room With Blue Cabinets

This spacious laundry room features large stainless steel appliances and striking brown and white tile flooring. The floor-to-ceiling blue cabinets contrast beautifully with the brown floor and rattan Roman shade.

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Before: Cluttered Hallway and Built-Ins

Before the renovation, the home featured dated built-ins and lacked any color or personality.

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White Hallway With Accent Rugs

Instead of one long rug runner, this hallway features two shorter matching accent rugs. The light colors contrast beautifully with the dark wood floor.

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Before: Unsightly Bathroom

Before the renovation, the bathroom featured a dated vanity and sink.

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Transitional Bathroom With Wood Paneling

This bathroom features several rustic-chic elements such as the wood wall paneling and the vanity repurposed from an antique wood dresser. A matte black metal doorknob and matching wall sconces continue the home's ranch-style aesthetic.

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Before: Drab Bedroom

Before the renovation, the bedroom featured drab carpet and dated decor.

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Transitional Bedroom With Wood-Paneled Ceiling

The main bedroom features an upholstered four-poster bed with a leather bench at the foot and flanked by two matching lamps. The bohemian area rug coordinates with the cream bed linens and throws.

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Before: Tired Sitting Area

Before the renovation, the bedroom featured a dated sitting area.

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Sitting Area With Red Upholstered Armchairs

The bedroom features a cozy seating area with matching armchairs and floral throw pillows. The rustic red color contrasts beautifully with the bright white walls and wood-paneled ceiling.

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Before: Good Bones, Bad Design

Before the renovation, the bathroom featured dated tile and lacked color.

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White Spa Bathroom With Boho Rug

This spacious main bathroom features a marble soaker tub, a walk-in shower and tons of vanity counter space for getting ready. A Persian-inspired area rug with blue accents plays off the dark stone countertops. White wood paneled walls give the bathroom a more casual atmosphere in line with the rest of the ranch home.

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Before: Spacious Yet Dated Bathroom

Before the renovation, the bathroom featured dated cabinets and tile.

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Bathroom With Light Wood Cabinets

The spa bathroom features an L-shaped configuration of wood cabinets and a sink vanity which match the same color wood window trim. Bright white wood paneling contrasts beautifully with the dark stone countertop.

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Before: Bathroom With Potential Hidden by Beige Tile and Paint

Before the renovation, the bathroom featured dated tile and plaster archways.

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Spa Bathroom With Marble Soaker Tub

This luxe bathroom features a marble soaker tub with a gold chandelier above. A rustic wood stool and white wood wall paneling keep the space casual and more like the rest of the home's ranch-style decor.

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Before: Beigh-on-Beige Bathroom

Before the renovation, the bathroom featured dated tile and lacked color and personality.

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Walk-In Shower With Gray Subway Tile

This spacious corner shower features floor-to-ceiling gray subway tile and geometric marble tile flooring. The large window offers an incredible view of nature outside and fills the bathroom with natural light.

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Before: Cluttered Bedroom

Before the renovation, the bedroom lacked personality and color.

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Transitional Bedroom With Upholstered Bed

This bedroom features a serene palette with neutral walls, bed linens and matching lamps. Dark hardwood floor and colorful paintings above the bed contrast beautifully with the bright, airy space.

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Before: Unattractive Brown Bathroom

Before the renovation, the bathroom was lacking. With an unattractive brown paint color, this space needed a refresh.

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Transitional Bathroom With Blue Vanity

This bright, airy bathroom features a spacious walk-in shower with white tile and gray stone floors. A dusty blue vanity adds a pop of color and contrasts beautifully with the rust and cream boho rug.

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Before: During the Renovation

Before the renovation, the kitchen had a bay window and far less square footage.

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Rustic Deck With Concrete Fire Pit

This spacious back deck features a covered porch with wicker seating and a modern concrete fire pit. Behind the sitting area, the outdoor kitchen features a long bar with tons of additional seating.