Retro Ranch Reno: Exterior Reveal! (Ep. 20)

Our dated 80's ranch got a contemporary new exterior thanks to a series of smart, long lasting and affordable solutions that are so unbeatable they're repeatable! I'm revealing the special brick stain treatment we used on the ranch and the must-have outdoor patio accessories you need for a stylish backyard. Plus, you'll learn how to maximize your outdoor living potential and the one rule to follow for modernizing your landscaping. Be sure to tune in next week for a final walk through and project recap of the Retro Ranch Reno!
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About Sarah Richardson
An award-winning designer and television personality, Sarah Richardson is the host and co-producer of nine HGTV lifestyle series seen in over 100 countries. Sarah’s practical and inspiring approach to design teaches viewers how to turn ordinary spaces into magazine-worthy rooms! Pick up for her bestselling books: Sarah Style, At Home Sarah Style, and the Collected series, volumes 1-3.

[@notconvincedgranny6573]

The dark shade of the home, with the lawn and the various hostas in flower - just beautiful..

[@evemariechase8273]

notconvincedgranny Better get a fence, deer love hostas! Ate all mine!

[@Mike-pr8hx]

Never a fan of any painted brick home. It puts an impermeable layer on a material that is meant to breathe.

[@jkazzie2521]

@@Mike-pr8hx FYI: It’s a stain, not paint. The brick breathes through the stain which is why Sarah chose it.

[@lovestosingalot55bodin7]

Very impressive, Sarah! Not one detail overlooked. Who wouldn't LOVE living here?

[@ejohnson3131]

I'm so glad I came across your channel! I used to watch your shows on HGTV before they dropped all the creative shows and went for reality drama television and "glam-farmed" everything, so I dropped cable all completely. So great to see you on KZbin, I will definitely subscribe!

[@WithoutPrejudiceUCC-]

Sarah's expertise is above and beyond. Excellent as always.

[@birds-and-blooms]

Sad to see it end. Job well done!

[@paulacarr122]

O.k. I love that shimmery aqua pickup truck!

[@suebrown7548]

Congratulation on 20 years at HGTV Canada. Been a fan for each and every one. I remember the cute young lady giving her dad props for passing on his construction know-how. I wish you many more years of success!

[@Fitzwillyfl]

From sad, tired, dated and blah to sleek, chic, stylish and contemporary! Only Sarah!

[@debtempleton9424]

Goodness, what a triumph Sarah! The charcoal on the house is fabulous and with the bright greens you have chosen for the garden plantings, makes everything just pop! So sophisticated but welcoming. Great job to everyone. Please film your next project - I so love watching what you all do to properties. It's magic. Cheers, Deb T (NZ)

[@robinchalmers42]

Absolutely Stunning Sarah!!! I'm looking forward to your next project! What am I going to watch now??? I'll miss you and your crew! Hope all is well with the family....I have an idea for you but you probably have thought of it already. Tiny houses are exploding and so are granny suits in their kids backyards. How about designing one for your next show??? Not too small mind you, I still like a sitting room, laundry room, bathroom, bedroom with a walk in closet. kitchen, loft office space and sun room with a large front porch with a covered deck.. and a rooftop deck. Double doors and lots and lots of windows. Asking too much?? LOL You will figure it out. You are very resourceful..Love your work and design!

[@c.w.3750]

WOW now that’s an amazing transformation! Looks great! Good job Nawkaw!

[@c.w.3750]

Now what’s next?

[@c.w.3750]

Always looks beautiful Richardson!

[@raniapretorius4444]

Hey Sarah thanks for the journey...I enjoy reading the comments too ... You have lots of loyal fans and some from Australia like myself...till the next project all the very best to you and the family ☘

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

I do, and I love all my fans!

[@miriamayala5757]

Sarah, I loved the way that dark grey looks on the outside just stunning !!!

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

Oh thank you!

[@sashaseavers1563]

Well I was laying here watching you on dabble I'm in Augusta Georgia and I get to spend several shows with you a day and I'd so enjoy it and I just found out you got KZbin channel because I said let me look you up on Facebook to see if you had a page and come to find out so I'm over the moon and I just really appreciate your creativity and you bring peace and Tranquility to me while I watch you in this chaotic time that we going through thank you so much Sarah Richardson and to your whole staff crew

[@sashaseavers1563]

Oh yeah and I don't mean to sound corny but I just wanted to tell you that I love you!!

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel Sasha! I hope you've subscribed if you haven't already because I've got a ton of great new content on the way!

[@ellencantrell967]

One of your best videos ever. Not just the content (always stellar) but I LOVE that you are excited. And giddy about the process. Your enthusiasm is contagious. It must be a challenge to make these videos and you are rockin’ it. Thank you!

[@susanhamilton1822]

My favorite part of the whole project is the outside. It is amazing what paint and stain can do.

[@JolovesDecor]

Aweeeee! It’s over. Lovely. Just lovely. Cannot wait until you bring us the next thing. I miss your shopping trips. Take us on those. Just take us anywhere. Lol. Have a blessed weekend Sarah.

[@michelleloaney3323]

All that Canadian green... and the charcoal of the house is stunning! Thankyou Sarah, thankyou Minister for Exteriors, you inspire all around the world. Michelle (in Australia) 💞

[@lindapeterson5992]

Eeesla - Easy to facilitate, Efficient, Effective, Smart, Long lasting, Affordable. My instincts listed out - thanks to you! Cheers

[@mmoutes]

Sarah, you nailed it. These videos have been the highlight of my COVID quarantine. You are always so “real” and practical! Thank you!

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

I'm so glad to know I can help you with these strange times! I've got a lot of great new content on the way so please stay tuned!

[@sandiwalker761]

I really like the white windows with the dark brick. Great job as usual, Sarah. Love all your shows. Sandi

[@khurddesign]

LOVE the exterior refinished. And the continuity from outside to inside. Great job Sarah, as always!!!

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@phyllisnunn2061]

Cannot wait to check out the inside of this home after seeing the PERFECT handling of the exterior! Love it!

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

Thanks Phyllis! I've put all the ranch episodes in this convenient playlist for you all: kzbin.info/aero/PLeGZBDQMvlMRix4pxLpCDU9i8YQw-oLJT I hope you enjoy!

[@phyllisnunn2061]

@@SarahRichardsonDsgn thnx!!!

[@cindypeterson1629]

Absolutely stunning stunning stunning!!!!

[@lonispletzer6691]

Hi Sarah nice wrap up. Since you are polling for another project ... how about a "micro pied a terre"! It would be like doing a tiny house but not on wheels. It would be something with a teeny kitchen with no eat in space, a dining living bedroom combo (bachelor suite), and a bathroom. Oh and say a small hallway from the front door. And the walls can only be 8 ft ceilings .... show us how to transform something like THAT (cue evil laugh here ..... )

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

I've been getting a lot of requests for small spaces in general! Might be a good idea!

[@TheLittleRedShop]

It looks gorgeous, Sarah!

[@EEN63]

Great job! Chic, crisp, smart and aesthetically pleasing! Well done, Sarah... and team!

[@3tI8P-lj2lo]

I love this channel too! Another thing to ask about stain is whether it is breathable and whether that's needed for your brick. For older brick , painting or stuccoing with a cement based stucco can prevent the water from moving in and the brick. When that happens and the weather freezes, so does sthe water in the brick ... and over time, the brick deteriorates. I don't know if this is the case of brick on newer houses like this one. The way the make bricks has changes over time. But I do know it's true for houses before say 1910. There is a stain that is breathable, so this can be done. You just need to double check that the stain you have is the correct type for the house.

[@Dagmar194913]

As usual you did a marvellous job! Looking forward to your next project! ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@наталья-н9з2й]

The color of the house is excellent, with white frames combined, I will wait for the next series!

[@CM-pb7yw]

Oh Sarah! 🤗 Absolutely fabulous!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@d.a.tsun5104]

I've watched Sarah Richardson since I came to the US... "Room Service", "Design Inc.", those are the oldest shows of yours I can remember. Sarah, I think you're the only designer whose aesthetics/design flavor I agree almost 100% of the time (the ones I didn't were usually with flowery fabrics or wallpaper, like French cottage style or toile) and never goes out of style. I wish you're here or I lived in Canada (or could afford international design consultant).

[@l.g.4451]

This ENTIRE project is stunning. I love the style. Great work you two.

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

Thank you so much!

[@trinasaussiegarden244]

Stunning!

[@Rob-yu1lw]

As usual a stunning result ☺️ If you actually read the comments, can you please show a smaller, much smaller home re-do??? I had to downsize to a two bedroom unit and I have followed you and when your shows aired here in Australia, you were my go to Queen 👑 But I'm lost with ideas for a unit. Please help a devoted fan Sarah, please. I also have your books ❤️❣️

[@jkazzie2521]

Robs c I live in Oz too. Would love to see Sarah reno a standard 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 living room home, which is what many couples and small families still live in. I grew up in this type of house as did many of us and we got along fine without all of the extra bathrooms, beds and living rooms. Love what Sarah does - let’s see what she can do with something smaller.

[@Rob-yu1lw]

@@jkazzie2521 Totally agree with you Karen. I had to downsize when my husband passed away from cancer. It's a huge difference because you have bought several pieces of furniture etc that just doesn't fit. I love Sarah's work, I think that's where I found contemporary design. Have a lovely weekend 😊

[@jkazzie2521]

@@Rob-yu1lw I love Sarah’s traditional and vintage style the most. I’d love for her to do a bathroom for me, but I’ll have to settle for copying her style instead. I also like Sarah’s version of contemporary, but some other designers are too out-there for my taste. You have a great weekend too.

[@Pistodog]

Loved the bunk bed recess the best! Please consider renovating a Victorian house. Here in Chicago many homes were built after the 1871 fire and now so many 3 course brick buildings are being torn down as developers push new cookie cutter homes that gave little character. So happy to have found you again !

[@mjscribber]

I just ran across this video as I have set the date April 25, 2022 and hired the painters already to paint the outside of my ranch home Black Matte. Your home is so adorable that color !! I cannot wait for the transformation 😃😃😃

[@kimmypooh5527]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

Thank you!!

[@mihailpolkanov3607]

Nice view of the facade with plants , graphite color of the house and alternative furniture looks great , all the best to you Sarah , and for more design projects.

[@janeoshea4290]

Beautiful!! I especially love the natural sills. Thank you, Sarah. You are so generous with your time and expertise.

[@lisatague305]

You have always been my favorite designer with a crisp and clean aesthetic . Plus all the little tips your offer are amazing . Love the dark outside with all the green , everything looks so lush.

[@vivienmcnaul109]

I adore you and your shows, style and wee family.....🌞🌞🌞💕😷

[@janej8995]

The exterior looks incredible, especially the brick! I enjoy watching the transformation of your projects so much and look forward to the next one :-)

[@ReidandShane]

Love love love the brick stain! Great idea to remove the second front door to create more room in the home! Love the hosta garden! Bravo on the entire project Sarah!

[@1luckydeva]

Gorgeous!

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

I LOVE how you painted out the garage door! Stunning re-do. You are one of the best designers I watch. LOVE how you discuss the staining of the Brick and how it matters. Paint seals the Brick and you will have issues and maintenance. I try and tell my clients this and I am going to share that video of how the expert explains this process and why you should stain brick. ;0)

[@donnad634]

I love it!!! Hostas are so easy!

[@bernardineisomaki50]

Another great transformation. I love your style and practical approach to design.

[@teambritt5341]

Beautiful Property!!

[@patriciamissiras2467]

Beautiful job! In February I just had the roof replaced, siding, shutters and gutters. Choosing colors is overwhelming, but I chose a dark grey roof, white siding, black shutters and charcoal grey gutters, downspouts and trim on a brick house. I agree with you the charcoal grey gutters and trim let's the body of the house stand out. My millennial daughter says the house looks more contemporary now.

[@EverettDiane]

Throughly amazing. Give the minister of exteriors our congratulations. The deck is such an upgrade and a true destination! I am so amazed that you accomplished so much with so little expense. I absolutely love the new brick color. Thank you for this wonderful journey!!!

[@Jaacck45]

Its been a great tour and the reno of the Ranch is amazing - 😀 yay👏🏾

[@lisao3041]

I had Nawkaw stain my 50s ranch in Michigan after the first time you used them a few years ago and it turned out great. I’m thinking it should probably have been deeply discounted for you this time due to all the publicity for them! lol

[@SarahRichardsonDsgn]

Im glad that it turned out great! They're the best at what they do!

[@judyfaul9186]

Even the flies have good taste! The grey lady looks spectacular inside and outside. 🙂

[@bevmorel4833]

Hi Sarah the outside of the house is stunning, I love the color, it looks rich and clean, the white windows look great I love love the white , of course another fantastic job. 👍

[@norazilahmohamedsaid9900]

So outstanding!!! Simply a great job done by the design team!

[@towelaokwudire]

Love it!!!!! Sarah Fan since 2005!!

[@Лилия-ь2у4г]

Обожаю Ваши работы, Сара! И не устаю Вами восхищаться! Какое у Вас потрясающее чувство пространства! Превратили такой невзрачный домик в конфетку! Браво!

[@jackieclark817]

This color is so perfect with the landscape!!! ❤️ Your vintage truck parked in the driveway!!

[@Siansonea]

Another awesome transformation. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@metrower42]

LOVE the exterior (my cottage is painted a charcoal gray) and FYI my first vehicle was a truck just like yours only mine was olive green. Just sayin' we are in tune with each other. Love your programs.

[@janetmurray4767]

I like the white contrast windows. I wish the top window frames were white too. Love all you do. Stay safe! I look forward to next project!

[@cinziadeluca5074]

I LOVE this exterior. I wish I was brave enough or had the money to do this to my own home. Our neighbour has recently done something similar and I LOVE the way the texture of the brick still comes through the paint / stain. It's just adds another dimension to the property. I really also love the way that the 5 cedar trees added height to the level front exterior. One more thing I love, the three outdoor / cafe style tables, what an excellent idea, no more shuffling along the bench to fit everyone in....genius! Sarah, you're amazing! Minister of Exteriors ...you're not so bad either...love the twinkle lights. 😜

[@suzanneliazuk3891]

Cinzia De Luca great point about the tables, never thought abut that.

[@ritytaylorclay9168]

Magnificent! It has been a long while since I've seen a front door white and I'm excited about it. Great Job Sarah!

[@alidanarrowpath7637]

Absolutely stunning what you have done to this house and such impeccable workmanship by your team!

[@joannesmith6920]

Beautiful design as usual. Wouldn’t expect any less from Sarah 😊🏡

[@teambritt5341]

Thank you so much! I was going back &fourth on how much of my house trim i wanted to match with the new color we doing in a few weeks. The house is new . Custom built during the middle of COV19, so something's didn't come out as planned. So it changed the look of the house in the end to me. I hate how they trimmed some items out on my house. So it's 2 yrs old and getting a whole new change. I think i will like it much better . The exterior shake is much darker than i choose. The latex they had to use made the color choice darker. So i wish they wood have just told us to pick a color choice instead of a stain. So wish us Luck here in Ga

[@BodieWilliePie]

Hi Sarah! I love this project so much! Heck, I love all of your projects. I have one request, if possible, when doing the final reveals could you include night shots? Interior and exteriors? You work so hard to find the right style or type of lighting. I'd love to see the lights in action. Keep up the good work. I hope y'all are staying well.

[@susanpeterson9558]

Beautifully done. ❤

[@rcd5k7]

Wow! Phenomenal transformation!

[@АйгульБахтигузина]

Здравствуйте!Самая любимая передача с Вашим участием!Приятная внешность и голос!Я всегда удивляюсь,сколько энергии неиссякаемой,творчества в вашем исполнении. Всегда интересны.Всех благ и удачи во всем!

[@shelleymalone4427]

The entire project was a joy to watch. Looking forward to your next project. 💕

[@neweverymorningmercy3491]

Sure is pretty, in every way. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@dsuplita]

Your designs are so perfect, relatable and doable. I love that you share information like paint colors and furniture sources on screen... that’s such valuable information! Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration and information.

[@lauracurry9917]

We painted our fascia, soffits and downspouts the same color as the house and it’s amazing! I love how you kept the previous front walkway and created a little separate space to sit. In a rental like this, with possible crowds staying at one time, having lots of spaces to get away is important!

[@Joan-qh8lw]

Gorgeous! Please take a picture in the winter. Would love to see the house in the snow.

[@cindy6123]

Those cedar trees are going to eclipse your house in a few years! 😂 Seriously! Love everything💕

[@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655]

Stunning, and what a dramatic impact that colour makes...❤️❤️❤️

[@yvonnecusmano7971]

Simply stunning😍. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@cindymusselman5084]

Looks fantastic! Absolutely love this - we may be looking into this for our home. 😍

[@margotucker750]

Beautiful job from start to finish. Love the stain in the bricks. Cannot wait to see what’s coming next 😊. Also , I’m happy you are getting some r&r at the island 🥰

[@julieta11yt]

love this series sarah, kudos to you and your team 👍👍👍

[@gisaw.5623]

Phantastic job inside and out. Love the contrast between the dark stain on the bricks and die white windows. Everything looks so contemporary and stylish! Can´t wait for a new project!

[@ЕленаСумина-ф3о]

Great job! Amazing lovely house! Waiting for your next project!!!

[@lindaroyal8161]

Who's awesome truck is that? It's beautiful!!! Enjoyed the journey of the Ranch Reno and look forward to the next project. I have been following you for years, still watching reruns on TV of your previous shows. Love your style and all the ideas. Thank you.

[@gigig2492]

GORGEOUS as usual! Thanks for the inspiration! 😊

[@elisejurevich1271]

This house turned out great 😃. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@eyes7592]

Simply beautiful

[@mrs.mcnamara1669]

I love the whole house inside and out.

[@juniorcampbell2980]

I love the colour of the house, its a really great choice 👍👍👏👏

[@KellyMiller-sn7jn]

Gorgeous!!

[@ginacota9724]

Love it 🖤 i’ve been so excited for this episode ever since you showed us the color you intended to use. I had commented that I was worried it would read black from the street but having the little pops of black in the light fixtures really helps to see that it’s charcoal instead :-) i’m sad this project is complete but looking forward to your next 😍

[@juliemartell1071]

The whole house inside and outside was beautiful and brilliant ❤️

[@laurenerosen2098]

Thanks for taking us on this adventure. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Leah_Michelle_21]

Absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@DarrinsDaffs]

Wait!! Let me refill my wine!!! OK, I'm all set ... OMGGG! The house exterior is "almost" as gorg as the Minister of Exteriors. And the HOSTAS!!! One of the things that I tell my new homeowner garden design clients is, live with your property for all four seasons, so that you can see what shows up. Of course y’all had no idea that there were these fabulous hosta underneath all that snow. What I so love about hosta is that in northern climes, they can grow in full sun. Down south, not so much. Sarah, I am not sold on the little café tables on the back deck. On the other hand in the winter, they could serve as snowball fight platforms, so OK fine. I do have one question that hasn’t been covered. Because this is a vacation rental home, and perhaps one that you and the minister and your family will use, what space is designated an “owners closet“. Perhaps you’ll use some of the unfinished basement for that. For anyone that’s looking at this series in order to gather inspiration for a vacation rental, that is something that they’ll question.

[@colleensmitsdorp6596]

Stunning! Great job!😍

[@charrington1356]

Thank you, Sarah and great guy husband, Alex; minister of exteriors. Awesome advice. Fun to watch. Stay safe and healthy. All the best to you and family. What will be next, during Pandemic, or after? Watching from Boston. Pretty good at times, and then it's not. Tough situation for our world. Peace.

[@michellelucarelli8899]

Wait! What about the basement bedroom! I want to see how that wallpaper turned out! But that exterior looks fantastic, especially love the back deck.

[@sdggds7288]

So now I’m rewatching the entire series so I can remember how it all started and how the house was transformed. Thank you Sarah for Retro Ranch Reno. What’s next?