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Project posted by Barb Myers

1979 Ranch Remodel

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Location
Bend, Oregon
Year
1979
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Scandinavian
A color that never goes out of style and looks great with almost anything, black is a great choice for accents and bold statements. You can see how black is used as a foundation and an accent color in the following exterior and interior photos.
A color that never goes out of style and looks great with almost anything, black is a great choice for accents and bold statements. You can see how black is used as a foundation and an accent color in the following exterior and interior photos.
Colorful block art by Natalia Natswood on the front porch welcomes all who enter.
Colorful block art by Natalia Natswood on the front porch welcomes all who enter.
Copper is typically found on more traditional homes, but here it shines like a modern jewel.
Copper is typically found on more traditional homes, but here it shines like a modern jewel.
We kept the original footprint from the 1979 kitchen but made some tweaks to make it more functional. Several walls closing in the kitchen came down, and so did the saloon doors and fluorescent lights.
We kept the original footprint from the 1979 kitchen but made some tweaks to make it more functional. Several walls closing in the kitchen came down, and so did the saloon doors and fluorescent lights.
A home for coffee, knives, a KitchenAid mixer, and even compost was designated before demo began. A welcome purging of unused items and an intentional inventory of what was left allowed this kitchen to be hyper-organized and clutter-free.
A home for coffee, knives, a KitchenAid mixer, and even compost was designated before demo began. A welcome purging of unused items and an intentional inventory of what was left allowed this kitchen to be hyper-organized and clutter-free.
Storage on both sides of the island provide ample room for all kitchen items.
Storage on both sides of the island provide ample room for all kitchen items.
Art is often a final touch added to a space—but not here—art took first priority The design choices in this remodel were centered around an eclectic art collection. Art influenced furniture placement, the color palette and overall style. Artwork by Carolyn Hazel Drake.
Art is often a final touch added to a space—but not here—art took first priority The design choices in this remodel were centered around an eclectic art collection. Art influenced furniture placement, the color palette and overall style. Artwork by Carolyn Hazel Drake.
Art is often a final touch added to a space—but not here—art took first priority The design choices in this remodel were centered around an eclectic art collection. Art influenced furniture placement, the color palette and overall style. Artwork by Rafal Olbinsky.
Art is often a final touch added to a space—but not here—art took first priority The design choices in this remodel were centered around an eclectic art collection. Art influenced furniture placement, the color palette and overall style. Artwork by Rafal Olbinsky.
Remember when we hosted guests? Before the pandemic, this family hosted out-of-town guests every month (that’s what happens when you move to Bend). The guest room is small, so we kept it simple but welcoming. Now it sits lonely, waiting for the day guests can safely return. Artwork by Mat Daly.
Remember when we hosted guests? Before the pandemic, this family hosted out-of-town guests every month (that’s what happens when you move to Bend). The guest room is small, so we kept it simple but welcoming. Now it sits lonely, waiting for the day guests can safely return. Artwork by Mat Daly.
The original main suite wasn't huge, so we borrowed some space from a hall closet to create amore functional suite that's still small but mighty.
The original main suite wasn't huge, so we borrowed some space from a hall closet to create amore functional suite that's still small but mighty.
The original shower was like one you'd find in a cruise ship cabin. Now this bathroom accommodates two people comfortably.
The original shower was like one you'd find in a cruise ship cabin. Now this bathroom accommodates two people comfortably.
Before a major remodel, this space was a mishmash of furniture and a dumping ground for random stuff. Specific zones for work/school, play, guests and books were created to make this room a daily hub that can easily transition from one activity to the next. The workstations are flexible to use sitting or standing.
Before a major remodel, this space was a mishmash of furniture and a dumping ground for random stuff. Specific zones for work/school, play, guests and books were created to make this room a daily hub that can easily transition from one activity to the next. The workstations are flexible to use sitting or standing.
Before a major remodel, this space was a mishmash of furniture and a dumping ground for random stuff. Specific zones for work/school, play, guests and books were created to make this room a daily hub that can easily transition from one activity to the next.
Before a major remodel, this space was a mishmash of furniture and a dumping ground for random stuff. Specific zones for work/school, play, guests and books were created to make this room a daily hub that can easily transition from one activity to the next.
The original tiny powder room was crammed with a full-size vanity and toilet so the door couldn’t open all the way. We sourced smaller fixtures to allow more space and then packed a punch with statement wallpaper.
The original tiny powder room was crammed with a full-size vanity and toilet so the door couldn’t open all the way. We sourced smaller fixtures to allow more space and then packed a punch with statement wallpaper.
A home for coffee, knives, a KitchenAid mixer, and even compost was designated before demo began. A welcome purging of unused items and an intentional inventory of what was left allowed this kitchen to be hyper-organized and clutter-free.
A home for coffee, knives, a KitchenAid mixer, and even compost was designated before demo began. A welcome purging of unused items and an intentional inventory of what was left allowed this kitchen to be hyper-organized and clutter-free.
The original space had too much going on: laundry, pantry, utility room, office space, and storage room. We created zones to help streamline the space. Now it has three main functions: a laundry, a mudroom, and a cozy place to read with plants.
The original space had too much going on: laundry, pantry, utility room, office space, and storage room. We created zones to help streamline the space. Now it has three main functions: a laundry, a mudroom, and a cozy place to read with plants.
The original space had too much going on: laundry, pantry, utility room, office space, and storage room. We created zones to help streamline the space. Now it has three main functions: a laundry, a mudroom, and a cozy place to read with plants.
The original space had too much going on: laundry, pantry, utility room, office space, and storage room. We created zones to help streamline the space. Now it has three main functions: a laundry, a mudroom, and a cozy place to read with plants.

Details

Square Feet
2300
Lot Size
.36
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1

Credits

Posted by
Interior Design
Branch Home
Landscape Design
Alpine View Landscaping
Builder
Colby Summer of RD Building and Design
Photographer
Kayla McKenzie

From Barb Myers

This 1979 ranch was remodeled for a modern family but still has hints of the 70s including oak, brass, shag rugs, geometric patterns, earth tones...and of course, velvet. The design choices were centered around an eclectic art collection. Art influenced furniture placement, the color palette and overall style.

Design by Branch Home
www.branch-home.com