Real-Life Remodel: Small, Savvy Home

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A Ranch Reinvented

This 1,600-square-foot home defined by dated features would drive anyone crazy. That's why its owners jumped right into remodeling the home after they moved in, making space-saving design decisions and giving it clean, contemporary style. On the outside of the home, they replaced outdated entry lighting, freshened the landscaping, and painted the gate. The homeowners traded heavy double doors for glass front doors that allow an abundance of natural light inside. The new doors complement the slider (on the left) that links the kitchen and the front patio.

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