It's hard to imagine it, looking at it now, but until recently this cool, calm and collected ocean-front vacation home was dated and in a bad state of repair. The original house design dates back to the 1980s, a classic California coastal ranch in an idyllic spot overlooking Butterfly Beach in Montecito. The setting couldn't be bettered.
The house, however, had to be stripped to the studs to put right the damage from previous leaks, wood rot and lack of insulation. Undaunted, and excited to be working with a fresh canvas, interior designer Jennifer Miller worked alongside Two Trees Architecture and Unander Construction to rebuild, update and refine the home. 'The team began by cleaning up the outdated architecture and centering doorways and window openings to give the house discipline and cohesiveness,' says designer Jennifer.
'Finding inspiration from the ocean views and native landscape that surrounds the property, we focused on creating a clean, updated design that keeps with the spirit and soul of a Montecito beach house.' Take the tour, as Jennifer picks her highlights and explains how she went about bringing this special home to life again. Living room ideas for the new-look space were devised to complement the existing ceiling with its exposed boards of varying widths, and one of the only original features kept from the original house.
'This living room with the fireplace that sits opposite the steel windows is special,' adds Jennifer. 'Stone anchors the room and balan.