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Written By: author avatar Jeff Doubét
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Jeff Doubét is a Santa Barbara designer, author, and artist specializing in authentic Spanish-style architecture. Known for his “Art of Spanish Charm” philosophy, his 20+ years of design experience is uniquely informed by a professional background in construction techniques and artisan collaborations.

Easily explore stunning on-site photography and helpful info on designing, remodeling and building Spanish homes and landscapes.  Scroll this A – Z list to quickly find the resources you are interested in.

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Here is a direct link to my Portfolios Page. There, you will find photos organized by subject. A quick visual way of seeing the various photo resources available to you.

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a – z Search: Spanish Home and Landscape Resources

Whether you’re planning a full renovation, or just seeking inspirational ideas for that someday project… Here, you’ll find direct design build info and photo resources, thoughtfully handcrafted with you in mind.  Ready to create the Spanish-style home of your dreams? Welcome!

Arbors

Arches

Architectural Foam

Artisans

Bathrooms

Bedrooms

Before and After

Building Trades

Ceilings

Chimneys

Clay Vents

Corbels

Countertops

Courtyards

Dining Rooms

Driveways

Drywall

Exterior Doors

Exterior Facades

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Plaster

Family Rooms

Fireplaces

Flooring

Fountains

Foyers

Garage Doors

Gardens

Gates

Grilles and Registers

Gutters and Downspouts

Hallways

How-To Information

Interior Doors

Interior Lighting

Interior Design

Iron Work

Jeff Doubet Design Drawings Sketches

Kitchens

Landscapes

Living Rooms

Mailboxes

Modern Contemporary Spanish

Niches

Olive Trees

Portfolios

Railings

Range Hoods

Roofing

Sheds

Shutters

Small Spanish Home Designs

Spanish Colonial Revival

Spanish Home Decor Products

Staircases

Stone Work

Tiles

Windows

Spanish Home Design Photo Blog

Jeff Doubét, award-winning Spanish Home Designer, Photographer, and Author, invites you inside the unique and romantic world of Santa Barbara architecture. This blog provides a direct and personal point of view shared within rich visual stories, original design drawings, and exclusive audio insights.

Discover the Art of Spanish Charm: Explore over 1,300 images! I have been capturing these photos since 2003. The majority of them were shot while in the field working with my clients and the very talented building trades. From illusive, hard to find information on authentic Santa Barbara Spanish architectural details, to construction tips shared alongside my behind-the-scenes photography. Inspiring content designed to help you dream, plan and design your next project.

See newest uploaded photography and listen to my latest audio files and design commentary on Spanish home and landscape design.

Spanish Architectural Details & Finishes

The definitive guide to Spanish home details. Discover photos and design tips for essential Santa Barbara Spanish-style architectural details, materials, and finishes including: classic two-piece red tile roofs, hand-troweled stucco finishes, decorative chimneys, hand-forged wrought iron railings, arches and dramatic entryways. Authentic clay floors, natural stone and brick paving…

Learn from my experience. Here my recommendations for choices that bring warmth, texture, character and charm. Start exploring helpful visual guides for exterior plaster, window and door details – all reflecting the high level of quality craftsmanship you seek to create.

I am a direct resource for helping you learn and understand the selection process, sourcing, and how to install high-quality materials. See and listen to my firsthand experience while I share real-life case studies!

Spanish Interior Design

Step inside authentic Santa Barbara and Montecito Spanish-style homes. This extensive collection features hundreds of design insights, photos and direct resources for learning how to create your dream interior spaces.

Discover timeless custom details, including classic beamed ceilings, custom plaster fireplaces, authentic clay floor patterns and decorative tile. Start exploring helpful visual guides for every room you are planning. From kitchens to living rooms and entryways- each reflecting the high level of quality craftsmanship you seek to create.

Spanish Gardens and Landscapes

Develop authentic Santa Barbara and Montecito Spanish-style garden and hardscape environments. This extensive collection features hundreds of design insights, photos and direct resources for learning how to create your dream landscape.

Discover aesthetically pleasing yet functional amenities, including custom outdoor kitchens, cozy plaster fireplaces, outdoor seating areas and classic dining patios. Learn about drought-tolerant plantings, stucco garden walls and courtyards. Authentic flagstone, cobblestone, gravel and brick pathways.

Check out covered loggias, shaded pergolas and start maximizing the beautiful, functional, year-round Spanish outdoor living environments you seek to create.

Expert Spanish Home Designer Tips and Photography

Access helpful design insights shared by Jeff Doubét, a professional Spanish home and landscape designer. Jeff writes about his design opinions and observations while capturing quality, on site Spanish home design + landscape photography.

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Scroll photos of real-life homeowners, designers and builders as they create world-class Spanish homes + landscapes. With ongoing projects, I always provide a tip, pro insight or resource lead within each post.

My photo album portfolios page is organized with photo thumbnail previews and easy-to-understand categories available for you to explore.

Store and More: Product Recommendations

The Store + More page is where I showcase product recommendations compatible with custom Spanish homes and landscapes. Many of my product suggestions are shown within Santa Barbara and Montecito, CA projects I have been involved with as a Spanish home and landscape designer and consultant. Discover direct Amazon store links to affordable Spanish-style products that can help you create a beautiful Spanish home and landscape.

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BEHIND THE LENS

Jeff Doubet, founder of Creating Spanish Style Homes
Jeff Doubét

Jeff Doubét is a Santa Barbara–based architectural designer, consultant, and photographer specializing in Santa Barbara style homes. For over 22 years, he has helped clients in Montecito and Santa Barbara create authentic Spanish-style homes and estates.

Since 2003, he has documented thousands of architectural details, materials, and construction techniques unique to the genre—collected insights he shares throughout his book and website at CreatingSpanishStyleHomes.com.

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