Aspiring homeowners have to sift through several styles while looking for their new dream home — whether it’s classic Craftsmans or cozy bungalows, the list can seem endless. But if you’re investing a ...

Florence and Fred Wiedemann’s reincarnation of a former ranch-style house. The foyer leads into a somber but pleasingly serene living room; beyond that, the dining room is graced by natural light.

The common ranch-style house, built for middle-class families during the 1950s and 1960s boom years, is old enough to be considered historic. Yet, unlike most other architectural styles, the ...

Not everyone who moves into a midcentury ranch-style house is returning to his or her roots, or yearning to roll back time. People appreciate the ubiquitous dwellings for a whole host of reasons. The ...

A ranch is a single-story house distinguished by a low-profile design, wide-open layout, and an asymmetrical facade while accenting the relationship between indoor and outdoor living. Ranches, also ...

Question: I am getting ready to buy my first home. I keep hearing the term “ranch style.” What is that? A: Ranch-style is an architectural style that started in California. Settlers built houses for ...

A 1958 midcentury-modern house in Palm Springs, a 1947 ranch-style house in Los Angeles, and a 1926 Craftsman-style house in Berkeley. By Angela Serratore This house, designed by the architects Dan ...