Wohnzimmer

The living, dining, and kitchen spaces flow into one another.
The living, dining, and kitchen spaces flow into one another.
A chandelier by Lindsey Adelman hangs overhead. The floor-to-ceiling windows throughout are by Fleetwood Windows.
A chandelier by Lindsey Adelman hangs overhead. The floor-to-ceiling windows throughout are by Fleetwood Windows.
On an undulating stretch of California coastline, a hidden guesthouse runs free of the grid. "The house is elemental," says project architect Dan Weber of Santa Barbara–based firm Anacapa, who collaborated on the project with designer Steve Willson. "We endeavored to make it out of materials that would wear and take on a patina over time, so they could feel like part of the landscape." Unfinished steel, board-formed concrete, and glass continue inside, where rich black walnut—used for ceilings, cabinetry, and furniture—provides an inviting contrast. "On a foggy day, you want that feeling of warmth around you," says Margaret. Brass fixtures complement the deep-hued wood.
On an undulating stretch of California coastline, a hidden guesthouse runs free of the grid. "The house is elemental," says project architect Dan Weber of Santa Barbara–based firm Anacapa, who collaborated on the project with designer Steve Willson. "We endeavored to make it out of materials that would wear and take on a patina over time, so they could feel like part of the landscape." Unfinished steel, board-formed concrete, and glass continue inside, where rich black walnut—used for ceilings, cabinetry, and furniture—provides an inviting contrast. "On a foggy day, you want that feeling of warmth around you," says Margaret. Brass fixtures complement the deep-hued wood.
Through the bright front door, a hallway leads to a spacious living and dining room, which opens to a garden.
Through the bright front door, a hallway leads to a spacious living and dining room, which opens to a garden.
The two pavilions are fitted with large sliding glass doors, which open to two wooden decks. Here, views are oriented toward the peaceful natural landscape and sea beyond.
The two pavilions are fitted with large sliding glass doors, which open to two wooden decks. Here, views are oriented toward the peaceful natural landscape and sea beyond.
The interiors boast a chic, contemporary feel.
The interiors boast a chic, contemporary feel.
Light timber floors, white-painted MDF shelving and cabinets, as well as black metal accents, give the home a clean and contemporary appearance.
Light timber floors, white-painted MDF shelving and cabinets, as well as black metal accents, give the home a clean and contemporary appearance.
This lower volume features a series of light-filled patios. It also houses the main living areas, which are located under a wooden pavilion.
This lower volume features a series of light-filled patios. It also houses the main living areas, which are located under a wooden pavilion.
The den, located above the living room, connects to an at-grade fire pit terrace to the south, as well as an elevated deck with views of the lake to the north.
The den, located above the living room, connects to an at-grade fire pit terrace to the south, as well as an elevated deck with views of the lake to the north.
In the living areas, the inner surface of the massive beam-wall that frames the eastern façade is clad in wood, which adds a sense of warmth to counteract the coolness of the concrete.
In the living areas, the inner surface of the massive beam-wall that frames the eastern façade is clad in wood, which adds a sense of warmth to counteract the coolness of the concrete.
The living room, dining area, and kitchen have been designed as a single space within the main level.
The living room, dining area, and kitchen have been designed as a single space within the main level.
On one end of the top floor communal space, is a white volume, which neatly contains the kitchen, pantry, and toilet.
On one end of the top floor communal space, is a white volume, which neatly contains the kitchen, pantry, and toilet.
In the living room, ethereal white curtains soften the severity of the concrete walls.
In the living room, ethereal white curtains soften the severity of the concrete walls.
Large south-facing windows by Loewen and a high-efficiency Rais X wood-burning stove help to reduce energy demands.
Large south-facing windows by Loewen and a high-efficiency Rais X wood-burning stove help to reduce energy demands.
Gorgeous lighting in the living room of Connect 5 interior designed by Meredith Rebolledo.
Gorgeous lighting in the living room of Connect 5 interior designed by Meredith Rebolledo.
Grand great room space with 15 ft ceilings combine kitchen, Dining and living areas.
Grand great room space with 15 ft ceilings combine kitchen, Dining and living areas.