With a faded tan exterior and unadorned lawn, this 1950s ranch house in Santa Barbara, Calif., lacked the bright, beachy-keen personality of its coastal surroundings. 

With a little TLC from the NMA team, this ranch home now features a beautiful coral stone exterior and a dark gray standing seam roof. Rain chains replace traditional gutters for a look that feels fresh and draws visual interest, while the front yard now boasts plenty of gorgeous greenery.

Following the stone path leads to this lush landscape by Earthform Design, which includes palm trees, tropical plants and native bent grass that use 50% less water than more conventional lawns. Above, a white overhang provides relief from the afternoon sun.

Though sliding glass doors connected the living room to the exterior, a lack of light overhead made this space feel dark and cramped. Walls on all sides further closed this room off from the rest of the house.