String lights, deep porches and fields of wildflowers... Meet a little bit of country heaven.

This ranch home's exterior is a study in contrasts, rustic meets contemporary chic. The stone wall out front mimics a tumble-down version you might find in a field. A crisp black-and-white striped awning gives smart welcome above the front door.

Landscaped beds with gravel are a water-saving solution for this ranch home. The neutral color ties in beautifully with the home's brick exterior and allows the bright green plants to pop.

Wildflowers and shrubs planted amongst beds of gravel create picturesque and sustainable landscaping outside this ranch home.