2023
Expert Spanish Home Design and Photo Resources
Jeff Doubét is committed to sharing unique, at-the-scene blog posts. Helpful overviews for VISUAL LEARNERS who appreciate more photos and less words.
Planting Large Olive Trees in a Montecito Spanish Garden
Jeff Doubét drops in on a jobsite to photograph planting large olive trees. See how you can upgrade your own Spanish-style garden landscape with instant gratification…
Massive Spanish Courtyard Fireplace Design is a Fan Favorite
Jeff Doubét shows how a courtyard fireplace was designed + built in Santa Barbara, CA. Learn the design and build process through rare time-lapse photography. Imagine…
Plaster Vent Grilles and Covers Installed in Spanish Homes
Jeff Doubét shares design insights for plaster vent grilles, and a snapshot inside this Spanish-style home being built in Santa Barbara, CA. Spanish Home Designer Tips…
Spanish Clay Vent Installation Photos and How-To Information
Jeff Doubét photographs a clay vent installation on the exterior wall of a Spanish home. Pictures are worth a thousand words, and this gallery of photos…
Plastering the Exterior of a Spanish Colonial Revival Home
Jeff Doubét shoots film as experts are plastering the exterior of a Spanish Colonial Revival home. Subtle nuances in finishes + techniques… Behind-the-scenes look at how all…
Installing Génoise Roof Eaves and Spanish Chimney Details
Jeff Doubét shares how Génoise roof eaves detail is being installed on a Spanish Colonial Revival roof. How a dog house Spanish chimney was framed in…
Montecito Spanish-style Interior Transformation Part 1
Jeff Doubét shares Before and After photos of the transformation of a Montecito Spanish-style interior from a modest Mid-Century fixer. Scroll to learn Pro tips on…
Still Admiring Beautiful Santa Barbara Architecture Part 1
Jeff Doubét walks with Lori and photographs beautiful architectural details found throughout historic Santa Barbara. For almost 4 decades I’ve been inspired by El Paseo de…
Design an Airstream into Your Santa Barbara Garden Landscape
Adding an Airstream travel trailer to your Santa Barbara or Montecito landscape is a beautiful way to infuse both form and function into it. Vintage or…
Dreamy Split-Level Spanish Home Didn’t Start Out This Way
Jeff Doubét split-level Spanish home design. Jeff shares a design concept rendering and a wide variety of construction photos showing how the project was built. Tips…
A Gorgeous Santa Barbara Spanish-Style Beach House Remodel
Jeff Doubét photographs the special finishes in a Santa Barbara Spanish-style home renovation, designed by the owner to be a fun-loving contrast to their sophisticated home…
Corbels: Another Way to Supercharm your Spanish Home Interior
Jeff Doubét shares how Spanish corbels can greatly enhance the charm of your Spanish home interior design. With building costs rising, it can be very discouraging…
Spanish Fireplace Construction – A Behind-The-Scenes Look
Jeff Doubét reveals a series of Spanish fireplace construction photos documenting the fascinating process of plastering final details of a Spanish fireplace mantel with hood. Scroll…
Exterior Spanish Grilles: How-To Tips for Incorporating Them
Jeff Doubét highlights Spanish grilles as a way to beautify high quality Spanish-style home designs, builds and renovation projects. See + learn more about how these charming…
From Tract House to Spanish Style Masterpiece
Jeff Doubét showcases how simple changes to a one-level tract house can completely transform the look of a home. Scroll photos + helpful tips to learn…
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Straight from an expert in the field of Spanish home design and construction. Jeff Doubét is committed to sharing unique, at-the-scene blog posts. Helpful overviews for VISUAL LEARNERS who appreciate more photos and less words.
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