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The home explores new, innovative ways of utilizing hemp. The kitchen and dining area are located in a double-height space.

The minimalist interiors showcase the simple material palette.

The floors are Oak End Grain Helvetica by Solid Floor, combined with bespoke handmade cabinetry by Grovecourt.

The kitchen island is topped with a five-by-10-foot slab of Carrera marble.

A pair of custom, white oak vanities by Tom Appleton stand in the new primary bathroom, which features honed white Carrara marble from North County Tile. A metal-framed mirror from Restoration Hardware, Ethel sconces from Worley’s Lighting, and polished nickel fixtures from Kohler complete the scheme. A Signature Hardware tub sits between.

Friends often camp out at the guesthouse, but on most days, the couple enjoy it as a workspace.

Usually, it's the gorgeous stretch of coastline that gets attention in Montecito, but here it's the mountains. Ample outdoor perches allow guests to revel in it.

Fusing the residence with its stunning backdrop was a priority for architect Dan Weber. It also stands out from the area’s abundance of estates with rolling gardens. "The shou sugi ban works really well with the native California landscape," he says. "The oak trees’ canopy is dark forest green."

A fire pit between two wings of the home encourages outdoor living.

To complement the charred cedar cladding Vista Residence, the outdoor furniture is crafted from the same wood.

The open office space is partially secluded thanks to the hanging Algues by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra. Throughout the rest of the house, all storage areas are open, leaving crockery, dishware, food, books, and clothes in plain view.

This prefab house is built around a system of 4' by 4' concrete modules and a reusable formwork to save on costs and materials.

A view looking from the kitchen to the open family room, which is outfitted with sofas by Perez Furniture. Above, interior windows in the upstairs bedrooms look out onto the double-height dining area and a view out of the giant window wall.

The interior utilizes mixes of wood, glass, and stone for a clean, modern look. Refrigerator drawers are concealed in the island to help keep sightlines open throughout the space.

Inside, rustic elements (like wood beams and whitewashed wood) nod to the structure’s former life, while walls of glass, black metal accents, and sleek furnishings give it a fresh, new look. After the renovation, the couple loved the guesthouse so much they decided to make it their full-time dwelling.

In the kitchen, alder-veneer cabinets contrast nicely with white-painted shiplap doors. White quartz countertops keep things feeling clean and bright. On the wall, tiles from Clé are mounted with no grout.