ranch houses
Long, low dwellings
Ranch houses are single-story residential homes, typically with a long, low profile and an open floor plan.
The style became popular in American suburbs after World War II, emphasizing casual living and easy access to outdoor space.
The development featured rows of nearly identical ranch houses.
Also called ranch-style homes or simply ranches.
- family roomInformal home gathering space
- eat-in kitchenCooking space with seating
- bungalowOne-story house with porch
- open floor planInterior without dividing walls
- wall-to-wall carpetFlooring covering entire room
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- Midcentury Modernmid-century modern, flat roof, flat roofs, post-and-beam, open floor plan
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Dwellings with stacked floors
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