The program consists of a detached Guest House with full Kitchen, Living and Dining amenities, Carport and Office Building with attached Main house and Master Bedroom wing. The arrangement of buildings was dictated by the numerous majestic oaks and organized as a procession of spaces leading from the Entry arbor up to the front door. Large covered terraces and arbors were used to extend the interior living spaces out onto the site. All the buildings are clad in Texas limestone with accent bands of Leuders limestone to mimic the local limestone cliffs in the area. Steel was used on the arbors and fences and left to rust. Vertical grain Douglas fir was used on the interior while flagstone and stained concrete floors were used throughout. The flagstone floors extend from the exterior entry arbors into the interior of the Main Living space and out onto the Main house terraces.

Natural stone with board and batten Hardie siding and galvalume metal roof.
Large mountain style full sun and beige front yard and two-story gravel, stone and board and batten gable roof photo for fall in Houston with a metal roof and a gray roof

Philip Slowiak
Inspiration for a cottage deck remodel with decking and a roof extension

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Transitional white two-story gable roof photo in Chicago

Jonathan Wallen
Inspiration for a huge timeless rectangular pool remodel in New York with a bbq area

Mid-sized minimalist beige two-story stucco house exterior photo with a hip roof and a metal roof

What Makes an Ocean Wave, Wave? The quintessential New England ocean-front cottage poised for perfection, how could you possibly improve? What was already an amazing property on the shore in Ipswich, MA, gave way to a ‘face lift’. The ocean facing roofline with steep pitch created a blank canvas, our favorite! Constructing an eyebrow shaped dormer transformed the second floor by ‘opening the home’s eyes’, adding a master bedroom suite and reading nook…to die for. Ocean views and natural light were maximized by the strong use of glass and transparent finishes. The dramatic roofline resembles an ocean wave, befitting of the home’s coastal cottage location and style. Eric Roth

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Scott Sandler

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Elegant white two-story gable roof photo in Atlanta

Roman style posts. Keller, TX
Patio kitchen - mid-sized rustic backyard patio kitchen idea in Dallas with a pergola and decking

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Example of a beach style formal living room design in San Diego with a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Elegant two-story exterior home photo in Chicago

Photography: Albert Vecerka-Esto
Inspiration for an industrial formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in New York

This is an example of a transitional porch design in Atlanta with decking, a roof extension and a bbq area.

Beautiful stone indoor-outdoor bathroom.
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Contemporary gray three-story mixed siding apartment exterior idea in San Francisco

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.

Country gray two-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Chicago with a shingle roof

Kelly Vorves and Diana Barbatti
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional one-story blue front door remodel in San Francisco with a green front door