Architectural Details & Finishes
Santa Barbara Spanish home architectural details, materials + finishes for interiors and exteriors. Beautiful photography, design insights + tips by Jeff Doubet
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Award Worthy Spanish Balconies in Beautiful Santa Barbara CA
Spanish balconies are a favorite architectural design element to study and admire. Whether it’s wandering the historic streets of downtown Santa Barbara or admiring them…
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Distressing Wood Doors for a Spanish Home: How To Tips!
Today, I’m sharing how talented artisans are distressing wood doors for a Spanish Colonial home. You’ll see the exact tools and techniques they use, plus…
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A Special Spanish Chimney Cap in Seville, Spain
So, I’m wandering through the streets of Seville with a client, listening intently to his goals for bringing authentic Spanish details into his Montecito remodel.…
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Santa Barbara Spanish Mailboxes: Custom & Historic
For over 30 years, I’ve smiled every time I drive past a certain George Washington Smith designed Spanish mailbox. It sits out front of Casa…
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A Spanish Stair Landing in Santa Barbara: Before and After
It’s remarkable how creative juices flow when you decide to start from scratch, rip out drywall and redesign a Spanish stair landing with classic materials.…
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Spanish Tile Archway Entrance to a Santa Barbara Garden
A charming Spanish tile archway was designed as a major upgrade to transform a Santa Barbara tract house into a classic Santa Barbara Spanish home…
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A Spanish Garage Door Design Review in Santa Barbara CA
Thinking about Spanish garage door designs and don’t quite know where to turn? In my opinion, this Santa Barbara Spanish garage door setup is ideal.
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A Special Spanish Chimney Cap in Santa Barbara CA
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…
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How to Save Money on Your Custom Spanish Wrought Iron Project
For decades I’ve designed custom Spanish wrought iron balconies, gates, and railing designs that look like one-of-a-kind art pieces. Except for my clients, few knew…
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