Mid-Century Modern Ranch Style Homes — Remodeling with Character and Comfort

Simple Forms. Thoughtful Function. Enduring Style.

The Mid-Century Modern ranch style house is one of the most beloved and iconic home designs in the American Southwest—and nowhere is it more prevalent or celebrated than in Phoenix. These homes offer generous layouts, indoor-outdoor flow, and unmistakable charm.

At Homework Remodels, we specialize in remodeling Mid-Century Modern ranch style homes to preserve their architectural soul while improving functionality, flow, and comfort. Whether you’re restoring a Ralph Haver original or reimagining a 1960s ranch with MCM character, our design-build team ensures your home honors the past and lives beautifully into the future.

What Defines a Mid-Century Modern Ranch Style House?

Mid-Century Modern ranch style homes first gained popularity in the 1940s–1970s. Their long, horizontal silhouettes, post-and-beam construction, and honest use of materials offered a fresh, livable take on the postwar American dream.

Signature features include:

Low-pitched or flat rooflines with wide overhangs
Open floorplans with easy circulation
Clerestory windows and picture windows
Natural materials like brick, block, wood, and stone
Indoor-outdoor transitions with sliding glass doors
Simple detailing and asymmetrical façades

These homes were designed for practicality, sunlight, and simplicity—and they’re still incredibly desirable today.

Our Approach to Remodeling Ranch Style MCM Homes

We’ve spent more than two decades refining our approach to Mid-Century Modern ranch style home remodeling. Our process starts with deep respect for the home’s original design and ends with a seamless blend of vintage style and modern convenience.

Our design-build method ensures:

A unified team from concept through construction
Design sensitivity tailored to your specific ranch home
Clear budgets, realistic timelines, and honest communication
Award-winning craftsmanship grounded in architectural integrity

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Kitchen Remodeling in Ranch Style MCM Homes

The kitchens in original ranch homes were often closed off or limited in functionality. We open and enhance them while preserving their mid-century roots.

What we bring to your kitchen:

Flat-panel cabinetry in wood or color-blocked finishes
Quartz or terrazzo-look countertops with clean edges
Integrated modern appliances with retro styling
Open concept layouts with engineered wall removal
Clerestory or updated picture windows for added light

Our kitchens are made for today’s lifestyles—while honoring the character that makes your home special.

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Bathroom Remodeling with Style and Substance

Bathrooms in ranch homes are often small or outdated—but full of design potential. We reimagine these spaces with clean geometry and thoughtful materials.

Design elements include:

Floating vanities with slab cabinetry
Frameless showers and terrazzo or geometric tile
Warm wood accents and matte black or chrome fixtures
Expanded layouts with improved function
Natural lighting via clerestory or frosted privacy windows

Each remodeled bathroom feels connected to the home’s architectural DNA—and supports your daily routine with comfort and ease.

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Floorplan Reconfiguration & Open Concept Living

Many Mid-Century Modern ranch-style homes were built with segmented spaces. We help homeowners open them up without sacrificing structure or design clarity.

We specialize in:

Load-bearing wall removal with concealed or exposed beams
Improved circulation from entry to living, kitchen, and outdoor areas
Visual zoning through cabinetry, flooring, and ceiling lines
Aligning new layouts with clerestory windows and natural light sources

Your remodeled ranch home will feel more spacious, light-filled, and intuitive—without losing the mid-century rhythm.

Preserving Clerestory Windows and Horizontal Light

One of the defining elements of Mid-Century Modern ranch style homes is their use of clerestory and horizontal windows. These windows elevate the design by bringing in filtered light while maintaining privacy.

We help preserve and enhance these features by:

Restoring original window placements and trim
Upgrading glazing for energy efficiency and UV control
Aligning new openings with existing rooflines and beams
Using clerestory patterns in additions or reconfigured layouts

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Additions and Outdoor Integration

As your needs grow, your home can too—without losing its soul. We design and build additions that match the scale, massing, and materials of the original home.

Additions may include:

Primary suites with vaulted ceilings and clerestory light
Attached or detached casitas and ADUs
Home offices, flex rooms, or media rooms
Covered patios, breezeways, and poolside pavilions

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Exterior Preservation and Curb Appeal

The exterior of your Mid-Century Modern ranch home deserves just as much attention as the interior. We approach exterior updates with precision and restraint.

Services include:

Paint and masonry updates using era-appropriate palettes
New entry doors, garage doors, and lighting
Roofing repairs and fascia preservation
Low-water landscaping that enhances architectural lines
Modernized driveways, patios, and hardscapes

Our goal is to enhance curb appeal without disrupting authenticity.

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Why Homeowners Choose Homework Remodels for MCM Ranch Style Renovations

Experts in Mid-Century Modern design and remodeling
Familiarity with ranch homes throughout Greater Phoenix
Award-winning craftsmanship and NARI certification
Thoughtful, transparent, and personalized service
Deep roots in historic neighborhoods and modernist communities