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Summary: A nice alternative in a "Trading Spaces" world
Review: Despite what some other reviewers have said, I think this book can serve as a great inspiration for owners of all sizes of ranch homes. My own ranch home, in need of some updating and built in 1970, is on the small side but I found more than a few ideas in this book.A note: This book is not for someone looking to DIY a project on the weekend, and there are other books that are more appropriate for those who can live with particle board and $5 "oops" paint from Home Depot as their "home renovation." The updates in this book are beautiful and of architectural quality, ideal for someone who wants to make a solid investment in their home. I recommend this book - easy and interesting to read and lovely photographs.
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Summary: beautiful!
Review: I agree that this book is not for quick fixes...the space and aesthetic solutions offered here are for people committed to beauty in their home. I recommend this book 100%.
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Summary: Too Grandiose, not typical tract 60¿s ranch
Review: I flipped through this book at Borders to make sure it was worth it before I bought it at Amazon.com and I am glad I did. This book does NOT deal with houses that need remodeling the most, 1960' tract ranch homes. It deals with huge upscale houses and people that have big budgets.
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Summary: Ordinary
Review: I have found more ideas flipping through a magazine. Ranch houses are already ordinary and this book will tell you how to make them more ordinary.
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Summary: great read, beautiful pictures
Review: I really liked this book. My brother and sister in law recently inherited the most horrible ranch and we have been trying to figure out how to make it work for them and their family. This book was exactly what we were looking for. I love seeing how architects have really worked with the houses to make them truly beautiful. The pictures are gorgeous and the houses are too. this is a great christmas present for people who live in ugly--or beautiful ranches!
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Summary: Bored
Review: If you want a book to help you sleep at night this is the book for you. It is boring and not informative.
This book is a waste of money and time.
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Summary: Not worth it
Review: Im returning this. Theres nothing new or interesting and the book inside is unattractive.
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Summary: Incomplete
Review: Lacks passion, lacks history, lacks imagination, lacks ideas. A waste of money.
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Summary: You get what you pay for
Review: Spent the money for both of us to enjoy. Bought the cheaper book. And got cheap information. It was a waste of money.
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Summary: A superbly showcased sourcebook of design ideas
Review: The collaborative effort of landscape architect M. Caren Connolly and professional architect Louis Wasserman, Updating Classic America Ranches: Design Ideas For Renovating, Remodeling, And Building New is a superbly showcased sourcebook of design ideas for remodeling, renovating, and building ranch-style houses. Stunning full-color photography and insightful commentary makes Updating Classic America Ranches a simple joy to page through whether the reader is seriously considering modifications for a ranch-style home, or just casually browsing contemporary architecture.
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