Ranch Reborn with Rustic Sophistication, Downingtown, PA

With an empty nest, our clients wanted to remodel their dated ranch home for the way they live now — and are thrilled with the results! We created a more open floor plan in the public spaces and an expanded master suite with a new walk-in closet. Throughout, the use of reclaimed barn wood and beams, stone, tile, and a classic color palette combine modern and rustic, and warmth with relaxed sophistication.

The kitchen and dining room, once walled off from each other with only a small door for access, swapped places on the floor plan, and a slider was added to access the new patio space. The once-hidden stairs to the basement are now a dramatic feature of the home. We opened up both spaces to the living room, where we added built-in bookshelves on either side of the fireplace, which also got a makeover.

We reconfigured the living room to create a an entryway — a big item on our clients’ wish list.

In the master suite, the only addition was a bump out on the back of the bedroom to house the new walk-in closet, which boasts a solar tube and barn door. The master bath doubled in size, with more cabinet storage, a double custom vanity, and a large tiled shower with bench. There are two shower heads, one hand-held — which also makes bathing their dogs easier! Finally, the hall bath also got a complete remodel.