AFFORDABLE Classic Santa Barbara Homes, BEFORE + AFTER
Santa Barbara Home Designer Jeff Doubet enjoys helping clients "See the Potential" in their Santa Barbara and Montecito Homes and Landscapes.
I specialize in Coaching, Designing, Specifying and and Art Directing the Signature architectural elements that infuse Quality Curb Appeal and help you develop a Home that has a very Special and Upscale Look and Feel.
The Goal: Create a Santa Barbara Home with Distinctive Character and one that will be enjoyed by you, your family... and the generations to come.
I hope you have time to scroll through a few examples below, as well as visit Jeff Doubet.com to view additional Before + After Santa Barbara and Montecito Homes
Directly Above: "Casa Bella Monte", a Beautiful and Charming Montecito Spanish Estate recently updated in 2012. Santa Barbara Home Designer Jeff Doubet proposed simple and cost effective Spanish Colonial Revival architectural detailing and surface embellishments that would transform the Montecito fixer into a new Classic, Signature property. Jeff Doubet believes the Secret to a quality Santa Barbara or Montecito remodeled home is not how much you spend, but what you spend your money on. Call Jeff Doubet for your next project. 805-687-1716
Directly Below: A brand new, Santa Barbara Spanish Colonial Revival Duplex recently completed in 2012. This Signature Home was conceptually designed by Leading Santa Barbara Spanish Home Designer Jeff Doubet. The "BEFORE" photo shows the story poles for the planning stage with the tear down home before it was removed.
Directly Below: "El Sonido Del Mar" (The Sound of the Sea)... A Bluff Top, Oceanfront Santa Barbara Home designed in the Authentic Hacienda Style by Designer Jeff Doubet. Jeff developed several Concept Proposals for this project, and the Owners and their Talented Builder combined favorite elements into this beautiful new home. Exposed + Distressed Rafter Tails, Authentic 2 piece Mission Tile Roof, Bronze Metal clad windows and Old World Plaster finish were just some of the upgrades that give this home a rich personality.
Directly Below: Click to View the Transformation Process of this Jeff Doubet designed Santa Barbara Spanish Revival Home. Jeff proposed cutting back roof eaves, adding a Spanish Tower with a Signature Medallion and Custom Arched Entry, Thick Plaster Cornice Eave Detailing, Sandstone Garden Walls... Classic Santa Barbara Style!
Directly Below: A newly created Classic Montecito Cottage. Located 3 doors down from George Washington Smith's famous first home "El Hogar", and directly across the street from his second home "Casa Del Greco"- the Cottage is an easy stroll to the reknowned restaurants and shops of Montecito's Lower Village. Santa Barbara Designer Jeff Doubet advised the owners of simple architectural detailing, classic materials, colors and landscaping design changes that would soften the proportions and appearance- and most importantly, Transform the tired 1970's tract house in to a refreshing and Classic Montecito Cottage- well deserving of it's prime location.
Directly Below: Striving for a Classic, 1920s and 1930s Old World California feel... "Casa Corazon" is a Custom, Spanish Revival Santa Barbara Estate created by Real Estate Developer Danny Vickers + Santa Barbara Homes Designer Jeff Doubet. Click to View the Transformation Process of this Santa Barbara Fixer + "Tear Down".
Historic West Beach, Santa Barbara- A major renovation... Jeff Doubet developed conceptual ideas for the upscale Spanish Architectural detailing and charm for this original 1940s Santa Barbara Spanish home in a prime Beach neighborhood! Click to View the Transformational Process of this Santa Barbara Spanish Colonial Revival Home , directly below:
Do you have a home that lacks curb appeal? Jeff Doubet is a specialist in developing spruce up ideas for Santa Barbara Cosmetic Fixers. He specializes in presenting Ideas and Concept Designs for tired and dated 1960's, 1970's and 1980's Santa Barbara and Montecito homes that lack character and personality. Click to View more photos of this Traditional Santa Barbara Home, directly below:
Directly Below: This 1930s Santa Barbara Spanish Colonial Revival Hotel lacked the authentic character and detailing needed to Market to an upscale and International clientele. In 2009, the hotel owners commissioned Jeff Doubet to conceptualize and re-design the interior spaces, and to infuse a Romantic Feel that this West Beach Hotel has always deserved. Jeff Doubet's creativity is Original and Diverse... and he thrives on transforming "Vanilla" spaces in to One-of-a-Kind settings. Check back throughout 2012, as more Before + After photos of this hotel project are added.
Above Left: The Hotel Lobby BEFORE, and AFTER on Right
Below Left: The Hotel Breakfast Room BEFORE, and AFTER on Right.
Directly Below: The backyard Elevation of "El Sonido Del Mar"... An Santa Barbara oceanfront home in the Authentic Hacienda Style. A highend re-design by Santa Barbara Home Designer, Jeff Doubet.
Desire to transform a tired 1980's Santa Barbara, Montecito or Hope Ranch home in to a Classic Spanish Home? A prominent Entry Tower and 2 pc. Mission Tile roof, Sandstone walls and Old World Plaster were some of the elements Jeff Doubet proposed when redesigning this home. Click to View more Before and After of this finished Santa Barbara Spanish Revival Home, directly below: 
As a an Artist, Designer and Contractor- I can help you "See" the Potential for your home! Click to View the Transformation Process and more Before and After images of this Santa Barbara Cottage , directly below: 
All Dated 1960's Santa Barbara Homes have Potential. Let me help you design strategic changes to your home and accomplish your goals. Click to View more Before and After images of this Santa Barbara Cottage Style Home, directly below:
Jeff Doubet specializes in Spanish Revival Homes and Landscape Design. Directly below, Jeff conceptually proposed simple design changes and the Homeowner and his Builder quickly transformed the sketches and ideas in to reality. The tired Montecito Spanish Fixer became an inviting home with a Timeless and Historic feel.
Click to View the Transformation Process and more Before and After photos of this Montecito Spanish Style Home , directly below:
The Modern Asian gate + arbor were removed, making way for the new Spanish Tiled Roof and Garden Passage, as well as the upgraded Front Door Entry- beyond.
Directly Below: Designer Jeff Doubet proposed simple and cost effective upgrades to the facade and landscaping of this Santa Barbara California Cottage. The goal: To Maximize Sale Price in a short 2 month window of time. This home sold within a week, and at $95,000 more than expected- Proving yet again that it is not how much time or money you spend, but what you spend your time and money on!
Call Jeff Doubet 805-698-6777 for an Affordable Consultation on your next project.
As you can see by of few of these examples, Santa Barbara Homes Designer Jeff Doubet has a passion for transforming Simple Homes into Classic Homes with Distinctive Charm and Character- for the Santa Barbara Curb Appeal his clients seek.
As an Artist and a Home Designer with a General Contractor's license.... Jeff Doubet is not limited to any particular genre of Santa Barbara Architecture. I thrive on helping my clients achieve their home renovation goals and I enjoy Spanish, Spanish Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival, California Bungalow, Santa Barbara Cottage, Santa Barbara Ranch, Santa Barbara Modern, Mission Revival, Moorish Revival styles of architecture and project assignments. Please let me know about your upcoming project, and I look forward to helping you!
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