An unexpected layoff led to Creating Spanish Style Homes® – A direct resource for Spanish home and landscape enthusiasts seeking great ideas + photography. Scroll to learn more. Hi, my name is Jeff Doubét. Since 2003, I have specialized in Spanish-style home and landscape design, consulting and photography here in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.
I MADE THIS FOR YOU
Mostly, I created this website to be an Encouraging and Uplifting Empower Tool for all who visit.
Spanish Homes + Landscapes: Authentic, Original Content Created by Jeff Doubét
In 2018 I published a coffee table book Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights by Jeff Doubét (available directly on Amazon). The book has sold around the world- but since publication, I have moved on! I thoroughly enjoyed the process of making my book. Now I am expanding upon the theme of creating Spanish style homes as I continue storytelling through new images and helpful blog posts.
Behind-the-Scenes Photos
Featured Projects
I update my photo blog as often as I have time to upload new projects. Rest assured, I enjoy LIFTING UP and PROMOTING the exceptional talent we have in our local independent Santa Barbara and Montecito building trades.
It is also rewarding to showcase owners of quality Spanish-style properties. We all have a deep passion for designing and building these creations- like the award-winning project, directly BELOW
I have always enjoyed sharing photo scenes I personally find interesting. I have done it almost every day of my life, and I still jump out of bed hoping to learn something new every time I shoot film.
Jeff Doubét: Founder of Creating Spanish Style Homes®
Back in 2003, I established Santa Barbara Home Design for the pure joy of specializing in Spanish-style home and landscape designs. I love living and working in beautiful Santa Barbara- and immensely enjoy the craft of it all. It’s fun to be part of a group who thrives in carrying on the distinct Spanish design traditions of our town.
As a design consultant, photographer and content creator- many do not know I held a California General Contractor license for 10 years. Although I have retired that license, in each post you will learn my personal view on Spanish-style home design and construction.
history of The Creating Spanish Style Homes® website and blog
Twelve years after I established my Spanish home design studio in 2003… I began to compile my in-the-trench stories, work experiences and favorite project photos. Originally, I wanted to create a unique and special Spanish Home Design Consulting Book. That beautiful book ended up taking me 3 years and 3,800 hours to BUILD.
When I finally completed the build, it was 2018 and Lori and I took a chance and published our 240 page Coffee Table Book. Thanks to Amazon, Creating Spanish Style Homes has been purchased all around the world. So far: 1,886 copies and counting!
In 2023 I decided to create a new website and blog by the same name. It is an additional way for me to share an artistic point of view on the subject of designing and building Spanish homes and landscapes.
The Creating Spanish Style Homes® website and blog is for Visual Learners
My photography and blog posts are designed to be enjoyed by all who are VISUAL LEARNERS. As an artist and creative person, I mostly think in pictures and drawings. I hope my blog will be appreciated by Spanish home and landscape enthusiasts who appreciate beautiful imagery as much as I do. Please follow along with my journey! There are currently 1,229+ photos in 46 Posts to check out.
A bit about my Photography Obsession: I’ve actually been making scrapbooks and recording life on film ever since I was a kid. My first camera on that beautiful Christmas morning many decades ago kicked off a passion I continue to develop every day.
My life in Santa Barbara started way back in 1985 when I packed my ’56 Ford and left my hometown of Minneapolis. I can’t believe it has been almost 40 years ago! Funny how some things never change. I continue to wear a tool belt on my own projects, and still love restoring vintage trucks. As an artist and home designer- I have hand drawn hundreds of Spanish home and landscape designs, over the past two decades. But my all-time favorite past-time is capturing personally intriguing photos of projects and people I am proud of.
Jeff and Lori Doubét in Santa Barbara, CA
Speaking of things I am proud of… In 1988, I met and married my beautiful wife Lori.
Be sure to check in once in awhile. Lori is the love of my life, and I will continue to share personal updates now and then.
For now, a couple of our Airstream adventures, and a walking tour through historic downtown Santa Barbara.
Jeff Doubét is the Founder of SaNTA BARBARA HOME DESIGN
Santa Barbara Home Design is another Jeff Doubét resource for Spanish-style home design, photography and info. The vision for my boutique Spanish home design consulting business has always been to keep it small. For creating Spanish style homes… Santa Barbara is the perfect town to do just that. SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com was one of my early websites.
I believe there is an art and a craft to designing and building authentic Santa Barbara Spanish-style homes + landscapes. Implementing the correct design elements and building them properly equates to a high quality end product- Your home!
My ongoing vision for the Spanish Home Design Photo Blog is to continue posting exclusive photo shoots filmed at rarely accessible locations. Mainly, high quality custom Spanish homes + landscapes designed and built in beautiful Santa Barbara + Montecito, CA.
Personable, one-on-one relationships with homeowners, general contractors + the artisan building trades is very important! Everyone involved wants to build something great. Our generation continues to contribute to the history of Santa Barbara Spanish architecture.
About that 2003 Layoff
If you’ve read this far, I appreciate it! I am always grateful for the Pinterest pinners who share my photos on their boards and link back to my work. The funny thing is… many do not know I am a college dropout, and did not have formal training in the field of Spanish home and landscape design. For each of us, life takes on lots of twists and turns and you never know which ones are going to lead to your next breakthrough. READ more about the roundabout way I ended up becoming a Spanish home designer, author and now blogger. Check out page 10-11 of my BOOK PREVIEW PAGES.
Learn more about my Spanish-style home + landscape design consulting services, fees and availability.
Jeff Doubét Santa Barbara Home Design awards + recognition
Jeff Doubét, Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design is a multiple design winner. View 5 Jeff Doubét National design awards at his LinkedIn profile, HERE.
Well friend, I hope you are enjoying the site and learning how to infuse more Santa Barbara Style into your own Spanish home design project. Please Scroll to explore helpful links and resources for designing and building your own Spanish-style home and landscape. Thank you for your support! Jeff Doubét
