great room, led light, skylights, sliding glass doors, clerestory windows, vaulted ceiling

Alex J Olson

Placed within an idyllic beach community, this modern family home is filled with both playful and functional spaces. Natural light reflects throughout and oversized openings allow for movement to the outdoor spaces. Custom millwork completes the kitchen with concealed appliances, and creates a space well suited for entertaining. Accents of concrete add strength and architectural context to the spaces. Livable finishes of white oak and quartz are simple and hardworking. High ceilings in the bedroom level allowed for creativity in children’s spaces, and the addition of colour brings in that sense of playfulness. Art pieces reflect the owner’s time spent abroad, and exude their love of life – which is fitting in a place where the only boundaries to roam are the ocean and railways. KBC Developments Photography by Ema Peter www.emapeter.com

Matty Mac Photography

Nick Yarsley

Inspired by DesignARC's Greenworth House, the owners of this 1960's single-story ranch house desired a fresh take on their out-dated, well-worn Montecito residence. Hailing from Toronto Canada, the couple is at ease in urban, loft-like spaces and looked to create a pared-down dwelling that could become their home. Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography

© Patrick Heagney Photography

We added a new window and Cedar Beams in the Master Bedroom

The overscaled interior wall lanterns flank the kitchen view while smoke bell jars light the island. Photo-Tom Grimes

Really great use of space for storage at your bathroom vanity. You have a felt lined jewelry drawer centered at the towers base, his/hers medicine cabinets, linen/toiletry tower, deep stack of drawers for small appliances and vanity bases with electric plugs integrated in all for accessories like, (phones, toothbrush, blow dryers and curling or flat irons). Highly developed bathroom storage and functionality solutions. **See the before picture.

One of the first rooms you see through the front entry is this beautiful study mixed with traditional and contemporary furnishings. Brightly colored abstract artwork pops against the neutral walls and metallic groin vaulted ceiling. Photographer: Daniel Angulo

Construction by Maguire Construction, Inc. www.maguireconstruction.com

Casey Dunn Photography