White ranch house with black windows

White Exteriors

Although white exteriors are a modern trend, I really do think they’re also timeless. I just love how these ones look with black windows and black roofs!

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

Dark Exteriors

As good as those white exteriors are, these dark ones TOTALLY won me over. This first one was my very favorite, but they’re all just SO good! I also LOVE how black windows look with the black exteriors. Back at our “Auction House” I took on painting the whole house and I loved how it looked. 

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

Black Front Doors

As much as I love those dark exteriors I LOVE these dark front doors! I painted the front door black at our last house, and I’d love to update the accents on our current house to be black too.

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

Black Windows

I’ve always wanted to install black windows, but the closest I’ve gotten is painting our kitchen windows black! I absolutely love the way that they pop in all of these homes.

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

Hidden Pantries and Butler’s Pantries

These hidden pantries were awesome! It’s so unique how they fit right into the cabinetry! I also saw multiple butler’s pantries, which is such a fun vintage idea! I love that you can hide away some of your dinner mess when entertaining!

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

Wainscotting and Shiplap Walls

Just about every house on the tour had statement walls that included wainscotting or shiplap! This first house even had a hidden door to the library on the panel where the post it is located! If you’re looking to add something similar, check out these posts:

  • Faux Wainscotting with Picture Ledge
  • Board and Batten Bathroom
  • How to install Shiplap in the bathroom

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

White ranch house with black windows

Bold Statement Wallpaper

I saw SO much gorgeous wallpaper that it made me want to go home and install some! In our last house I had some gorgeous bold wallpaper but I’m itching for a bit of drama in this house!

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

Brass

Our current house is the first one I’ve ever used brass in and I’m happy to know that this trend isn’t going anywhere! There were so many beautiful examples of places to add brass to your home! I’ve written posts about my favorite brass pendant lights, and my favorite brass bathroom fixtures.

White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows
White ranch house with black windows

I know that was a super picture heavy post, but I hope that you enjoyed seeing them all! Even though we can’t all own beautiful model homes, many of these modern design trends are ones that we can add to any home! Maybe you’ve been inspired to add a bit of brass? Or maybe to add some bold wallpaper? Thank you so much for reading today!

How do you modernize the exterior of a ranch House?

How to update the exterior of a ranch-style house..
1) Add differing heights in landscaping. ... .
2) Draw attention to the front door. ... .
3) Add a porch or patio area to the front of the home. ... .
4) Horizontal lines in fencing and house trim. ... .
5) Open interiors by removing walls. ... .
6) Lift your ceiling to the roofline..

How to add Curb appeal to a ranch style House?

Break away from the boxiness. A ranch-style home averages about 1,500 to 1,700 square feet, although some can be as large as 2,500 square feet. ... .
Cut back trees and shrubs. ... .
Add height and interest through layered landscaping. ... .
Play up color and texture. ... .
Showcase the front door. ... .
Spotlight the porch..

What House Colours go with black windows?

11 Gorgeous Siding Colors That Go Well With Black Windows.
White. White and black is the ultimate in elegant and classy combinations and can make quite a statement on the outside of your home. ... .
Neutral. ... .
Natural wood. ... .
Black. ... .
Grey. ... .
Bright blue. ... .
Light blue. ... .
Green..

What is modern ranch style?

Modern ranch style homes typically are rectangular, U, or L shaped. They tend to have a devoted patio or deck space, large windows, and often feature a finished basement and attached garage. Next, ranch style homes have many benefits.