Very popular now. Ranch style houses had started to be built in 1920’s, but there were not as common as now. Other names are California Ranch Homes, Ramblers or Ranchers.

Ranch style house plans are a good option for living in a comfortable and well look place. There’s and amazing number of options!
Anyway, you have to know that big spaces, windows in the front and a center door are the most common designs items.

Perfectly for a family with kids: they usually have 3 bedrooms (you can also get one style ranch house plan with 4) and 2 or 3 bathrooms.

Another benefit of ranch style house plans is that they have a nice garden, and they frequently have a bigger garden in the back of the home. Of course, that means that you can have a nice place for relax and have fun, but, in the other side, you'll have to work for the garden in good conditions..

Ranch style house plans usually have a large garage. And on the front, may be protected by one portico (it’s not a very big one, but that depends on everybody’s likes).

Other common thing to see is a very big front window. If you like to sit on your sofa and look trough de window to the street, is a very good option.

One or two levels in a ranch style house plan?

Can have one or two levels. It depends of likes and the space that you have. It´s a bit difficult to have a big space, that’s why two level style house plans are more common that the one level ones. But in some areas, usually far downtown, is possible to have a beautiful and also big one level ranch style house.

One item you have to consider if you want to see a ranch style house plan is the circulation. Es important that rooms be design in a way that furnish them don’t become a difficult work.

With those advices in mind, you can think your ranch style house plan in the way you want. It can be very simple or so luxurious. It all depends on your choice.