The family room was added as a large playroom for the then teenaged kids. Its design was based in part on the Four Seasons Biltmore, with many large windows for as much natural light as possible.
The Gutsches wanted more space for the boys and their friends. They extended the kitchen, attached a family room complete with large TV and pool table, and added a pool house in the back. Santa Barbara architect Ketzel and Goodman designed all the new spaces.