Ranch Style House

Many Ranch style homes suffer from non- historic bland colors. This homes trim was originally white. Now it has been updated using colors drawn from a 1950's paint brochure. The house is less stark, but more importantly looks like it might have in the post-war era with a sky blue gable and complementary trim.

In the post-WWII years the automobile became increasingly popular with American suburban families. Many Ranch houses had attached or semi-attached garages. The garage should fit into the overall color scheme and be a part of the entire complex. One way to accomplish that is to use the same colors as the house.

Copyright 2001-2006: Robert Schweitzer.