Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Huge transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor entryway photo in Dallas with white walls and a metal front door

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Designed By: Richard Bustos Photos By: Chad Mellon It is practically unheard of in interior design—that, in a matter of four hours, the majority of furnishings, accessories, lighting and artwork could be selected for an entire 5,000-square-foot home. But that was exactly the story for Cantoni designer Richard Bustos and his clients, Karen and Mike Moran. The couple, who had purchased and were in the midst of gutting a home on the water in Newport Beach, California, knew what they wanted. Combined with Richard’s design assistance, it was a match made for swift decision-making and the resulting beautifully neutral, modern space. “We went into Cantoni in Irvine and fell in love with it—it was everything we liked,” Karen says. “Richard had the same vision we did, and we told him what we wanted, and he would direct us. He was on the same level.” Even more surprising: they selected the furnishings before the home’s bones were even complete. They had wanted a more contemporary vibe to capitalize on the expansive bay views and were in the midst of ripping out low ceilings and outdated spaces. “We wanted modern warmth,” Karen says. “Cantoni furniture was the perfect fit.” After their initial meeting, Richard met with the couple several times to take measurements and ensure pieces would fit. And they did—with elegant cohesion. In the living room, they leaned heavily on the Fashion Affair collection by Malerba, which is exclusive to Cantoni in the U.S. He flanked the Fashion Affair sofa in ivory leather with the Fashion Affair club chairs in taupe leather and the ivory Viera area rug to create a sumptuous textural mix. In the center, he placed the brown-glossed Fashion Affair low cocktail table and Fashion Affair occasional table for ease of entertaining and conversation. A punch of glamour came by way of a set of Ravi table lamps in gold-glazed porcelain set on special-ordered Fashion Affair side tables. The Harmony floor sculpture in black stone and capiz shell was brought in for added interest. “Because of the grand scale of the living room—with high ceilings and numerous windows overlooking the water—the pieces in the space had to have more substance,” Richard says. “They are heavier-scaled than traditional modern furnishings, and in neutral tones to allow the architectural elements, such as a glass staircase and elevator, to be the main focal point.” The trio settled on the Fashion Affair extension table in brown gloss with a bronze metal arc base in the formal dining area, and flanked it with eight Arcadia high-back chairs. “We like to have Sunday dinners with our large family, and now we finally have a big dining-room table,” Karen says. The master bedroom also affords bay views, and they again leaned heavily on neutral tones with the M Place California-king bed with chrome accents, the M Place nightstand with M Place table lamps, the M Place bench, Natuzzi’s Anteprima chair and a Scoop accent table. “They were fun, happy, cool people to work with,” Richard says. One of the couple’s favorite spaces—the family room—features a remote-controlled, drop-down projection screen. For comfortable viewing, Richard paired the Milano sectional (with a power recliner) with the Sushi round cocktail table, the Lambrea accent table, and a Ravi table lamp in a gold metallic snakeskin pattern. “Richard was wonderful, was on top of it, and was a great asset to our team,” Karen says. Mike agrees. “Richard was a dedicated professional,” he says. “He spent hours walking us through Cantoni making suggestions, measuring, and offering advice on what would and wouldn’t work. Cantoni furniture was a natural fit.”

Renewed 1928 California Bungalow Exterior. Contemporary deep blue color palette with white trim and gray/brown insets. Porch ceiling beautifully restored. New flagstone entry steps and facing. Low water landscape designed by Kim Kelly, Woodward Gardens. Photographer: Robert Rosenblum

Nestled against the hillside in San Diego California, this outdoor living space provides homeowners the luxury of living in Southern California most coveted Real-estate... LaJolla California. Weather rated wood material called Epee is used on the decking as well as the ceiling. Two custom designed, bronze chandeliers grace the ceilings as a 30' steel beam supports the vast overhang... allowing the maximum view of the LaJolla coast. Beautiful woven outdoor furniture in a neutral color palette sets the perfect base for bold orange throw pillows and accents used throughout. "Mink like" throws help to keep guests warm after the sun sets or after a relaxing dip in the Jacuzzi.

Dimension: 98.42" L X 39.37" D X 30.70" H Bring in the relaxed cottage style to your dining space with our California Casual Rustic Recycled Teak Trestle Base Dining Table. Handcrafted by master artisans using recycled solid Teak wood, the lemans dining table exudes grace and elegance. The table features a double plank board top adding distinctiveness to it while the trestle base gives it a classic feel to go with versatile room décors. Make this table an ideal platform to present and enjoy the delicious meals with your guests. Materials: The Lemans dining table is handcrafted using recycled solid Teak wood that makes the furniture enormously robust and an heirloom quality product. The reclaimed or recycled Teak wood originates from traditional Indonesian or old Javanese houses, which is processed to make furniture items. These items have the natural recycled wood characteristics that add to its rugged appearance and enhances its visual appeal. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Recycled teak wood construction • Trestle base • Outdoor and Indoor use

Craft Room with Lighted Countertop
Mid-sized elegant built-in desk light wood floor and beige floor craft room photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Our clients moved from Southern California to Austin, Texas and had some adjusting to do. Their home had a Texas traditional theme, but they wanted to bring in their California bohemian style. They had a lot of great pieces, really cool style, and a ton of books we had to make room for.

Black and White bathroom with forest green vanity cabinets. Pullout storage organizers.
Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor, single-sink and wallpaper bathroom remodel in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

William Carson Joyce
Inspiration for a contemporary porch remodel in Santa Barbara

This contemporary home reno was done in Danville, Caifornia. Living Wood Design created the custom live edge walnut table and satin brass base. It perfectly complements this beautiful new kitchen with navy cabinetry and brass accents, and that fabulous brass and onyx light!

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2014 Houzz Design: Natural Flow Interiors http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25418674/list/My-Houzz--Casual--Organic-Elegance-in-California

Photography by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Mid-sized beach style home design photo in Los Angeles

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Mid-sized elegant master blue tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Master bath with quartzite floor and basin, Heath wall tiles, sunken and integrally lit mirrors, and an intricately patterned ceiling inset. Images | Kurt Jordan Photography

a window seat with bookshelves on either side create symmetry and balance. Personal accessories fill the shelves. Natural woven shades add an organic feel.