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The deck and fire pit create a cozy space for everyday living and effortless entertaining.

A dated midcentury dwelling in Santa Barbara is transformed into a bright, airy abode—perfectly suited for contemporary living.

Greene's golden retriever, Hudson, hanging out in the living room.

Sliding glass doors have been inserted along the entire width of the kitchen/dining/living room area, enabling the home to be completely open to the elements. The heated cement floors and two indoor fireplaces provide warmth on cooler days.

The master suite was inserted where the carport used to be.

The astonishing transformation post renovation. The exterior palette consists of white stucco and Ipe wood, and the landscaping in the front yard is comprised of drought-tolerant plants, with a focus on succulents.

Homeowners Rick Campbell and Lucy Wilcox wanted the style of their home to allow a clean and minimal backdrop for their vintage furniture and accessory collection and emphasize their panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

The wood screen continues at the back of the house. The spacing on the slats was very carefully thought out so as to disguise the sheen of the waterproofing membrane beneath it.

The view down the hall to the office shows how the spaces flow together.

An integrated desk and wall shelf, the latter incorporating hidden LED lighting, frame a ribbon window that appears frameless to better merge with the treetop view.

A new sliding door offers a streamlined black frame for the view outside.

Black wall ovens, streamlined pendants, and a Vola faucet offer notes of contrast in the all-white kitchen. Solid-colored Corian covers the counters and the backsplash. On the window wall, the Corian backsplash is flush with white-painted drywall at the end of the counter run.

The white backdrop lets the black accents and wood grain in the pale, white-washed flooring stand out. A frameless glass railing melds with the surroundings.

The pared-back approach of the remodel begins with the front entry, where horizontal bands of orange-toned cedar were replaced with a refined wood screen.

A metal support beam is left uncovered, bringing textural contrast to the crisp surroundings.

The skylight allows glimpses of sky from multiple points below. The second level is dedicated to bedroom suites.

The living spaces flow together, and floor-to-ceiling windows look out on the backyard and elevated train tracks.

Custom metal shelves display books. The flooring throughout is white oak, and its color syncs nicely with the tones in the brick—inside and out.