DREAMING OF A 40′S RANCH
Jane and I have decided to move into Dallas proper. With Carol gone, and my days of carpooling over, there isn’t much left for us out here in the country. We want to find an older home with lots of character.
Tudor style homes built in the 20′s and 30′s are numerous in Dallas–but the problem with these homes is, unless you really start knocking out walls, they tend to feel a little like a funeral home. We love 50′s mid-century moderns with low slung roofs too, but after looking around a bit, Jane and I have our heart set on finding a 40′s ranch style home. Something like the ranch they visit in New Mexico, in the movie, Leave Her to Heaven. (on a more modest scale)
My opening picture is a home by Charles Dilbeck. Dilbeck was a prolific architect in Dallas through the 30′s up until the 60′s. He is credited with building the first Texas Ranch House. He often used quirky details, and had a love of recycling. I wish someone would publish a coffee table type book of his work. Here are a few more of his homes.
Below are a few pictures of a home that Jane and I are admiring.
Very cute. We should be in Dallas soon!
Ugh Oh! It just occurred to me that Carol might learn about this move via my blog! I haven’t been able to reach her lately. So Carol, if you read this, don’t worry. We will pack all of your belongings and move them to Dallas with us. (Except maybe some of your books from the 5th and 6th grade. Can I donate those? Thanks honey!)
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Great pictures! It is always so exciting to be on the hunt for a new home. The house Jane and you are admiring is amazing – I love those green walls and the brick walls outside. Good luck with searching and finding a new place!
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I grew up in a Tudor in L.A. and it did sort of feel like a museum or something. I agree with you, but I loved that house! Anyway, the place you’re looking at seems gorgeous. Good luck!
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Very best of luck with your search!! (i love house hunting… and especially for old ones!)
that entryway in the new place is beautiful with those white pillars. what an exciting thing to do: look for a new home. a whole new canvas to work.
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Wow! I can’t see what you do to your new home! I admire your current home’s style so the new place is surely to be as fabulous!
Great! We’d love to have here in Dallas. I’m sure there’s tons of inventory to choose from. My home was built in the 50s and I love it!
It’s exciting to think of you guys redecorating, your current home looks like quite the oasis so I can only imagine what you will do with a blank canvas.
I hope you and Jane find the home of your dreams
I hope Carol won’t miss her grade 5 and 6 books too dearly!
You just redid your existing house and it is decorated so cool!! Won’t you be sad to leave it?
Debbie–I am so sad to leave my house. Some days I don’t know if I can.
Maybe you can move your exisiting house onto a lot in Dallas!!! You have so much neat stuff in your home now-do you foresee your mid-century things fitting into a ranch house?
I’m going to love following you guys on your search! And I love the the mid-century ranch homes. BUT, please be careful when looking into any home built during the 1940s. World War II created a scarcity of materials and skilled labor, and most homes built during this time are of poor quality. Sorry to be such a Debbie Downer.
Thanks Patsy Ann.
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Have fun on your move! Your current home is gorgeous but I’m sure you will be able to find a home just as beautiful! Good luck!
Looks quite a bit like the house we are in right now. I’ve never lived in a ranch house before, and I’m liking it more than I thought I would.
but you’ve just finished to redecorate you house!!! it’s insigne
Debbie–I would love to move my house and live in it forever. Not happening!
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But you just redid your house? It’s so cool!
Love your existing home, but so look forward to seeing the new one and the style you stamp on it!!
xoxo
Hunting for a new home is always exciting. Once you and Jane find a new home that is “comfortable” to you both, it will make it that much easier for you to settle in and make it homey. I live in North Carrollton, so you will not be far off. Wishing you much luck on your search!
Over the years, I have developed am appreciation for ranch houses, having lived in them for most of my life. One thing I like is that the ranch can take a wide variety of interior decor and alterations; it’s a very versatile design for a home.
Good luck with your search!
If it’s Dilbeck you like the Lakewood area of Dallas should be on your radar! Good luck!
These Cochran Heights Dilbeck’s are small and in need of love, but the Deco style is a fab house!
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The Sample House sells a Dilbeck book.Go get it.