Modern with a Side of Ranch

Modern with a Side of Ranch is a renovation and expansion of a mid-century ranch house in Leawood, Kansas, completed in 2009 by Hufft Projects. The design challenge was to update and enlarge the existing home without erasing its origins, balancing preservation with new space to meet a larger program. Rather than demolishing the structure, the approach conserved usable parts of the original house and selectively added new volume where needed. The addition, clad in cedar, introduced a first-floor master suite and a second level housing children’s rooms and a playroom. A small green roof is set adjacent to the stairwell and visible from the upper landing, marking one of the project’s contemporary gestures. Internally, the renovation unified the living, dining, and kitchen areas by removing partition walls and revealing vaulted ceilings. A new kitchen island orchestrates the open plan, ensuring continuity between old and new spaces. All interiors were considered together to maintain a cohesive experience throughout.

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