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Santa Barbara Spanish home and landscape how-to info for creating high-quality Spanish-style homes. Photos, design tips + details by Home Designer Jeff Doubet
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Spanish Interiors: Designer’s Guide with Before & After
Many seem to love Spanish interiors, but not everyone knows how to create them. I thought sharing a Before and After transformation would be a…
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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 Spanish Colonial Revival Fireplace Under Construction
Go behind-the-scenes and see a Spanish Colonial Revival fireplace being built in Montecito, CA. An expert plasterer applies a top coat of veneer plaster to…
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Authentic French Stone Facade Takes Shape in Montecito, CA.
Hey guys, I’m back at the site watching talented stone masons work their magic on an authentic French stone facade. We’re in Montecito, California, and…
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Day 1: French Stone Facade Begins in Montecito California
Hey guys, I’m kicking off a new photo series on how to create an authentic stone facade. And I have to tell you—I wasn’t expecting…
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Spanish Gutter | Photography | Example 1A
Listen as Spanish home consultant Jeff Doubét shares insights on this Spanish gutter and recommendations for creating a high-quality Spanish home exterior in Santa Barbara,…
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How a Stunning Spanish Ceiling was Made Using Raised Panels
Jeff Doubet shares a Before + After Spanish ceiling project and how raised details were created using foam fretwork and common materials used in Spanish-style…
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Plaster Registers: Quality Details Built into Spanish Homes
Jeff Doubet shares before, during and after photos showing how quality plaster registers are built into a Spanish home interior in Santa Barbara, California. Today…
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Luxury Spanish Kitchen Design Ideas for Montecito
When this Montecito couple decided to transform their home into an authentic Spanish Colonial Revival masterpiece, they knew the kitchen would be a big part…
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