How to Make the Exterior of a Ranch More Interesting

Apply a fresh coat of paint to the home’s exterior. Look around the neighborhood and select a color that isn’t popular or widely used. Consider red, green or bright yellow to draw attention to your ranch home without making it seem gaudy or out-of-place.

Add curb appeal with new shrubs, flower beds and landscaping trees. Instead of opting for perfectly-primed hedges, add topiaries or brightly colored flower beds below the front windows. Switch out a concrete sidewalk and driveway with inexpensive paving stones or red brick.

Install a new front door. Opt for a brightly-colored front door that complements your home’s exterior color but still draws attention to the space. Add new lighting to both sides of the door to complete the look.

Install a single, large bay window at the ranch home’s front. The window not only brings more light into the space it also adds a striking detail to the home’s exterior. Don’t forget the window treatments that work with the home’s interior décor and also draw the eye toward the window from the outside.

Create a welcoming site at the door’s front entrance. Landscape the entranceway with brightly colored flowers, potted plants and a bench to help people feel at home when they come to your door.