In Santa Barbara, a Spanish chimney cap is a cherished design opportunity for architects and designers alike. From modern to classic designs, these architectural details are jewelry for the home. Something that will really make a difference in the overall charm of your own project!
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Listen in as I walk you through the thoughts I had while stumbling upon this beautiful chimney cap.
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“Hey guys, I discovered this unique Spanish chimney cap while strolling in downtown Santa Barbara the other day. It was a beautiful late March day… and a perfect day to shoot film.
The thing that I feel is special about this chimney cap is the terra-cotta cap itself, and we call that a “doghouse”. So, from the top of the plaster chimney on upward… is all terra-cotta clay. I like how the architect had installed the row of clay tiles along the top. You know, to make that “lip”. And then, of course the terra-cotta clay chimney cap itself.
This is a closed or enclosed thing to protect rain from entering down through the chimney. This is a classic Santa Barbara look with the off-white plaster and of course blue skies in the backdrop. We have basically 300 days of sun in this beautiful town, and I thought I would just quickly share this image with you.
I do have a wide variety of other images on Santa Barbara chimneys and chimney caps, and how we design and build them. And so, I will share a link at the top or bottom of this page, and you can explore more.
And please come back often. I have lots of different chimney caps and chimneys that I wanna share on the blog, but I thought this one was special for today”—Jeff Doubet, September 10, 2025
Spanish Chimney Cap Photography in Santa Barbara
A beautifully unique Spanish chimney cap in Santa Barbara is built with terra-cotta clay components and seamlessly ties in to the quintessential architectural style of our town.
For your viewing pleasure, be sure to check out my other blog posts on Spanish chimneys in Santa Barbara. There you will find more resources to learn from. A place to dream about some of the custom design options you have.