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California Ranch Home Designed for Indoor-Outdoor Living

July 16, 2015

By: Patricia Sanchez Lee

From: Jennifer Dyer

This sprawling ranch home epitomizes California living. Designer Jennifer Dyer created an open floor plan that fills the home with natural light, while the backyard pool and patio can be enjoyed almost year-round.

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Stone exterior of a California ranch home

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A Modern-Day California Ranch House

The low-slung facade of this ranch home is clad in stone that blends with the surrounding California landscape. Double doors at the entry are sleek, gray and modern, giving a hint at the interiors beyond them. Native plants are minimal and easy to maintain.

Contemporary Neutral and Green Dining Room

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Sophisticated, Neutral Transitional Dining Room

A chandelier encircled by a metallic drum shade provides a dramatic focal point in this transitional California dining room. A sinuous wood dining table has a shiny metal base, marrying rustic and modern elements. Inset marble takes the place of a rug, and a series of architectural photographs propped on the Zebrano wood built-in cabinets give the room added depth and dimension.

Neutral Contemporary Living Space With Fireplace and Green Chairs

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Open Transitional Neutral Living Space

A central two-sided fireplace and a back wall swathed in a broad expanse of glass give a nod to midcentury design in this California ranch home. Shimmering tile that wraps around the structural fireplace brings a touch of modern glam. Large-scale architectural photos in the dining room give the space added depth.

Double-Sided Brick Fireplace in Contemporary Living Room

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Neutral Transitional Living Room With Metallic Fireplace

A large sectional sofa offers a comfy spot for TV viewing in this transitional California living room. The long glass wall, a hallmark of midcentury-modern architecture, provides an expansive view of the backyard, and a two-sided fireplace gives a peekaboo glimpse at the dining room beyond.

Contemporary Living Space With Dark Gray Sofa and Blue Accents

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Transitional Living Room With Comfy Gray Sectional

A built-in bar leads to a glass-enclosed wine cellar that's separated from the room's seating area by a high-gloss piano, turning this Los Angeles living room into a nighttime hotspot. A gray sectional sofa provides ample seating. Bright shots of blue and green pop against neutral walls and floors.

Neutral Contemporary Kitchen With Blue Bar Chairs

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Contemporary Kitchen With Teardrop Pendant Lights and Sleek Striato Marble Island

A striking Striato marble island and two-toned modern cabinetry create a showstopping kitchen in this Los Angeles-area home. Five mercury-dipped pendants illuminate the island's dining surface, and three bold blue barstools provide a great perch for dining or chatting with the cook. Concealed and built-in appliances streamline the space.

Contemporary Gray and Blue Dining Nook

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Corner Dining Nook With Tufted Bench and Striped Chairs

A curved, modular, button-tufted settee serves as a roomy banquette in this transitional dining space. Striped fabric on the chair back and throw pillows is a nice visual tie-in, and a lampshade-style pendant is stylish and functional. A dark circular table provides good contrast against the light color scheme while complementing the shape of the settee.

Gray and Blue Contemporary Breakfast Room With Rounded Bench Seating

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Transitional Breakfast Room With Rounded Bench Seating

Button tufting gets a modern-day update in this California breakfast room. Striped fabric on the chair back and throw pillows is a nice visual tie-in, and a lampshade-style pendant is stylish and functional. The dark wooden table provides a nice contrast to the light, neutral color palette and gray walls.

Transitional Neutral Bedroom With Blue Tufted Bench

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Layering Adds Richness in Neutral Transitional Bedroom

A clean-lined upholstered bed is layered against a built-in upholstered panel, giving this transitional California bedroom depth and polish. Large-scale art leans against one wall for a casual vibe, and a plate-glass window offers stunning views of the lush yard. A petite tufted bench and graphic pillows bring a punch of rich color.

Neutral contemporary bedroom with outdoor view

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Indoor-Outdoor Views Merge in Transitional Bedroom

Neutral bedding punctuated by graphic custom pillows in a range of blue hues bring a rich, layered look into this transitional California bedroom. Abstract floral artwork leans against the wall for a casual vibe and pulls in the view offered through the expansive window.

Gray Contemporary Bathroom With Vessel Sink and Pendant Light

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Contemporary Bathroom Sink With Smooth Cabinet and Spiraled Light

A bulbous sink basin and swirling contemporary pendant fixture give a fun and playful vibe to this California bathroom. A wall-mounted faucet is sleek and modern, and the exotic wood veneer of the vanity stands out against the textured gray walls.

Pink Contemporary Nursery With Pink Flower Petal Fan

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Transitional Nursery Fit for a Princess

Soft pink walls carry into every detail of this sweet transitional nursery, from the bedding to the modern artwork to the petal-like blades of the ceiling fan. A magenta Roman shade is crisp at the window, and a heavy blue velvet bergere grounds and balances the space.

A modern bathtub overlooks a small Asian garden

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Modern Bath Is One With the Outdoors

A wall of glass separates the tiled walk-in shower of this modern California bathroom from a sleek, sophisticated freestanding tub. A glass exterior wall joins the room to the outdoors and offers a view of a tiny private courtyard. Modern tile swathes the shower floor and continues to the ceiling for extra impact.

Poolside Cabana

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Stylish, Contemporary Poolside Cabana

A cheery striped awning covers the contemporary poolside cabana of this California home. Woven outdoor furniture is stark and modern, with clean lines and a crisp black and white color scheme. Bursts of bright yellow add a stylish touch and pop against the neutral fabrics.

Bright Colors, Fun Touches in Poolside Cabana

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Bright Colors, Fun Touches in Poolside Cabana

Crisp contrast and punches of bright color bring a contemporary yet casual vibe to this California poolside cabana. Gray and white stripes provide stylish protection from the elements, and a traditional chandelier adds a fun, funky and unexpected touch.

Striped cabana with modular seating and bright, patterned pillows

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Comfortable, Casual and Contemporary Cabana

Boxy lines and crisp contrast bring a modern-day edge to woven outdoor furniture. In this contemporary California cabana, modular seating offers ample space for guests to relax and enjoy a drink by the pool.

Exterior view of California ranch home with backyard pool

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L.A. Home Built for Indoor-Outdoor Living

The rear facade of this California ranch house is almost completely composed of glass, opening the home to its inviting outdoor view. A low wood deck extends the length of the house and leads to a pool surrounded in native stone.

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