Ranch View Estates Reimagined

Tour Type

In-Person Only

Project Address

1322 Ranch View Ln., Elkhorn

Aaron Hochstein | Highrock Design Build Remodel

Owner

At Highrock Design Build Remodel, we help Omaha homeowners rethink how their homes function—then build solutions that make daily life easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. With over 20 years of experience, our work ranges from focused remodels to whole-home renovations and custom builds, all grounded in thoughtful planning and precise execution.

We’re known for solving the hard parts of remodeling. Opening up load-bearing walls, reworking layouts, and improving flow between spaces are where projects either succeed or fall apart. We focus on getting those decisions right early, so the finished home feels natural, intentional, and built to last.

Our approach is straightforward: clear communication, realistic budgeting, and decisions made in the right order. Remodeling is a major investment, and our role is to guide you through it with confidence—so there are fewer surprises and better outcomes.

PRO Partners

Allis Demolition LLC

Big Birge Plumbing

Builder Supply Co., Inc.

CKF

Omaha Planning Department Permits and Inspections

The Window and Door Store

VirtuActive 3D Drafting & Design

Project Details

The Challenge

This home needed to work harder for a growing, active family of six. The existing layout felt compartmentalized, limiting how the main level functioned day to day. While many homeowners ask for an “open concept,” the real challenge here was creating openness without losing structure or purpose between spaces.

Upstairs, the home also fell short. There was no dedicated laundry space for the kids, and the bedroom count didn’t fully support the needs of the family. The house had potential, but it wasn’t aligned with how the family lived.

The Vision

The goal was to create a home that felt open, connected, and practical without becoming one large undefined space. The main level needed to support cooking, gathering, and everyday life, anchored by a larger island that could serve multiple functions.

On the second floor, the focus shifted to improving daily routines. The plan included adding a dedicated laundry room for the kids, maintaining a private laundry space within the primary suite, and building an additional bedroom over the garage to give the family the flexibility they needed.

The Solution

The approach started with reworking the structure of the main level. Walls were removed strategically to open key areas while still maintaining natural transitions between spaces. This allowed for a redesigned kitchen layout and the addition of a larger island with proper circulation around it.

Upstairs, the layout was expanded and reconfigured to include a new bedroom over the garage and two separate laundry areas—one for the kids and one within the primary suite. Each change was made with function in mind, focusing on how the home would be used every day.

The Results

The finished home feels more connected, more functional, and better suited to the pace of a busy household.

The main level now supports both everyday living and gathering, with a kitchen that serves as the center of the home. The balance between openness and defined spaces makes it feel intentional rather than oversized.

Upstairs, the added bedroom and dual laundry areas simplify daily routines and give the family room to grow. The result is a home that doesn’t just look better—it works better, supporting how this family lives now and into the future.