1960s Midcentury ranch house remodel in Montecito enjoys indoor outdoor living

Exterior at dusk, glowing from within, two wings meeting at a corner, concrete pavers/lawn

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Architectural studio DesignARC has renovated this gorgeous 1960s midcentury ranch house situated in Montecito, on the Central Coast of California. The project was inspired by another of the architect’s homes that caught the owners’ eye. They were looking for a fresh take on their outdated, well-worn abode. Originally from Toronto, Canada, the couple feels at ease in urban, loft-like living spaces. Here, they desired to create a pared-down dwelling that could become their home.

The objective of this remodel project was to completely reconfigure the floor plan beneath the existing roof. Spaces were organized to create a harmonious flow throughout the interior spaces. The main priority was to connect all spaces to the outdoors. On either side of the living room, pocket sliding glass doors create an open-air breezeway out of what was once a dark and secluded room. Continuous ridge skylights flood the center of the house with natural light, further blurring the lines between indoors and out.

A New Floor Plan Built Around Indoor-Outdoor Living

Entryway with pocket sliding glass doors opening to backyard

The minimalist palette consists of essentially three materials: smooth-trowelled plaster, cementitious panel, and fumed-oak floors. With a color scheme of “one white” paint, the interior provides a neutral backdrop to the vibrant relationship the family enjoys with the outdoors and the mild Santa Barbara climate.

Entry hall connecting indoors and outdoors

Above: The doors let light into the great room and offer a view of the lush backyard on the other side.

Pool deck, daytime, loungers, citrus trees, outdoor dining area

What We Love About This Home

This midcentury ranch house features a beautiful new interior layout that focuses on indoor-outdoor living. The new floor plan offers a harmonious flow and bright and airy living spaces, conducive to family living. Overall, the architects did a fabulous job of re-imagining this home to its full potential.

Tell Us: What do you think of the overall aesthetic of this midcentury renovation project? What details in the design do you find most appealing? Please share your thoughts in the Comments below!

Note: Have a look at a couple of our favorite midcentury home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign: Mid-century modern home gets a stunning transformation in Michigan and Chic midcentury modern renovation surrounded by woods in Seattle.

Entry hall looking out through to pool/patio, driftwood sculpture, concrete beam overhang