| Anyone who has seen TV's, The Jetsons or Pixar's, | | | | ever-changing family. These plans also tend to be very |
| The Incredibles is familiar with the Mid-Century Modern | | | | open. For example, although older homes would |
| style, though perhaps not by name. The Mid-Century | | | | contain a separate living room, dining room, and kitchen, |
| Modern style, sometimes referred to as California | | | | all of these rooms may open up to each other and |
| Modern, is a contemporary style that peaked in the | | | | blend together in a Modern Suburban Ranch. |
| 1950s and '60s, and it continues to influence home | | | | - Low, Horizontal Profile - The distinctive façade of |
| design today. There are many varieties of the | | | | these homes is a major part of their iconic style. |
| Mid-Century Modern style, but perhaps the most | | | | Modern Ranches tend to be single story homes |
| recognizable manifestation of this style is the Modern | | | | (although many also include basements) with low-pitch |
| Suburban Ranch home. | | | | roofs. They typically have a long, horizontal orientation, |
| Modern Suburban Ranches share the Mid-Century | | | | parallel to the street. The facade also tends to be |
| Modern style's focus on functionality, and they are | | | | asymmetric. |
| especially aimed at addressing the needs of the family. | | | | - Simplicity - Overall, like many contemporary styles, |
| These homes tend to exhibit the following | | | | the Modern Suburban Ranch favors an uncluttered, |
| characteristics: | | | | simple appearance. Natural materials are generally |
| - Extensive Use of Windows - Mid-Century Modern | | | | favored, and ornamentation tends to be minimal. |
| homes are often enclosed by walls that seem to be | | | | Thanks to its functionality and family-friendly features, |
| made of glass. This was made possible by post and | | | | the Modern Suburban Ranch, along with other |
| beam architecture, which provides support without the | | | | examples of the Mid-Century Modern style, has |
| need for bulky walls. Because this style favors the use | | | | recently seen a rise in favor. The sleek simplicity of this |
| of large glass windows, homes built in this style can | | | | contemporary style makes it popular with both |
| sometimes be difficult to heat and cool. For this reason, | | | | homeowners and builders. A representative from one |
| some of these homes are constructed passive solar | | | | Atlanta remodeling company notes, "As a contractor I |
| features to compensate for these factors. | | | | really enjoy working with these... as it gives me a |
| - Open Interior Plan - Modern Ranches typically | | | | chance to install some really interesting features and |
| possess flexible floor plans. This allows the use of | | | | create some very unique spaces for unique people. |
| space to change over time to meet the needs of an | | | | |