California Ranch Homes

November 10. 2010

The evolution of California culture has been through many twists and turns.

The Gold Rush

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the evolution of Hollywood

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And the California ranch home to name a few.

Exterior of Camarillo, CA home designed by Cliff May (CA Home and Design)

Interior of same home (CA Home and Design)

Cliff May is the father of the California ranch home, his work spanning the 1930’s to the 1950’s and still prevalent throughout Southern California, a classic remnant of California architecture if there ever was one. Most I’ve seen are on the smaller side, 1200 to 1800 square feet, though you wouldn’t know you were in a smaller home, many embracing the indoor outdoor lifestyle we Californians love.   I am a huge proponent of using as much space as possible, both indoors and outdoors,  for as much enjoyment as possible and his style of architecture embraces that concept fully.

Long Beach, CA 1953 Rancho Estates (photo: Doug Kramer)

Not your typical home featured in Elle Decor!