AFFORDABLE Santa Barbara Homes by Artistic Designers, Builders, Construction Artisans: Call for an Initial Consultation 805-698-6777
Jeff Doubet specializes in helping clients Design and Build romantic Santa Barbara Architectural Elements and Detailing throughout their homes and property.
Graceful Arches, Corbeled Niches, Old World Plaster walls, barrel ceilings... I will teach you the secrets of how to Design and Build the rich settings that you and your family will enjoy for many generations to come.
2 pc. Mission Tile, artistic deep set windows, Wrought Iron Window Grilles and Railings, Sandstone Walls and Facades, Fountains and outdoor room landscapes- a special pattern in a Tecate Floor...
These are just some of the quintessential Santa Barbara Architectural Elements that make Santa Barbara unique.
Santa Barbara Designers + Artisans specializing in Spanish Revival charm
Soulful Inspiration:
The most Admired Santa Barbara Homes and Estates often possess a Unique Personality unto themselves, and are typically Designed and Built by Passionate Individuals that have an Eye for Detail and a Mastery of Classic Santa Barbara Materials and Building Techniques.
Whether they are Designing + Creating new Compositions with authentic and time tested materials, or incorporating Architectural Salvage elements... they have a sixth sense about what will work.
With each Generation, New Leaders in Design emerge.
For over 100 years, Santa Barbara has been blessed with an abundance of Talented Artisan Trades.
They stand out because they have the ability to create and implement their Original Design Concepts, and also develop Fresh New Interpretations and combinations of Classic California Architectural Elements and Detailing.
Collaborating with equally Enthusiastic Clients... these Designers and Artisans are Building the next Generation of Classic Santa Barbara Homes.
Designer Jeff Doubet enjoys being a hands on Leader/ Art Director for the decorative Architectural Elements he is Custom Designing for his Special Projects and Clients.
More than ever before, clients are relying on the Creative Ideas, Resources and "Artistic Know How" of Jeff Doubet's Hybrid of Design/Build skills... and Jeff gladly works with their local SB Contractors of choice- to see these visions through!
Directly above, A talented Artisan Team- hired directly by homeowner, begins to put the finishing touches on a Custom, Jeff Doubet Signature, Spanish Revival Specialty Niche...
Affectionately named the "Bird Cage" by the Artisans that brought it to life from a Jeff Doubet concept sketch and set of detailed dimensions- It has become another one-of-a-kind decorative architectural feature at Casa Bella Monte, in Montecito.
For this brand new, Old World Homstead Estate in Montecito (Above and Left), Santa Barbara Home Designer Jeff Doubet proposed "Character Building" elements that would be reminiscent of historic structures. Sandstone facades and foundation base for the thick walls of plaster add to the richness of this custom home, nearing completion in early 2012.
At left, one of the many Artisans and specialists that crafted the auntentic, integral color interior plaster. Here, the finishing touches of a Jeff Doubet designed, Round Window Alcove located in one of the well appointed Bathrooms.
Designing + Building the Next Classic:
It is a common Trait that these early and modern day Santa Barbara Designers, Builders and Construction Artisans have a talent, background and interest in Fine Art.
Secondly, for that Extraordinary Montecito or Santa Barbara Property... it typically includes a Special Client with some of their own ideas, and with a great desire to Build something that is Unique and Special.
This Like Mindedness, Exclusive Team Collaboration and Effort is the "Magic" that creates the New Masterpiece that will Shine, and Stand the Test of time!
Top Secrets from the Best Santa Barbara Home Designers.
Historically, the best Santa Barbara Home Designers have the Ability to Interpret client desires and combine their Creativity, Knowledge and Artisan Resources to create the look and feel of the home that the client is desiring to build.
They are excellent Communicators with an Innate Ability to translate Client Wishes in to design ideas expressed verbally, as well as with renderings, floor plans, napkin sketches etc.
A Top Designer has the consistent ability to inspire the Santa Barbara General Contractor and Individually Unique + Talented Artisans to create their best work.
This is done with Respect, Charisma, and a good dose of People Skills- and is the essence of Team Building and successful Art Direction / Project Management.
Jeff Doubet is your Santa Barbara Home Designer
Jeff Doubet has a rare and Hybrid Skill Set of an Artistic Eye, an Award Winning Design Background and knowledge in Santa Barbara Construction (he is a licensed California General Contractor).
Combining each, with excellent communication skills... he is uniquely qualified to be an important consideration for your upcoming plans for developing a Classic Santa Barbara Home.
Please peruse Jeff Doubet Hand Drawn Renderings , Floor Plans and project Before/After photos and consider Scheduling an Initial Consultation.
Jeff is always interested in Collaborating on the creation of the next great Santa Barbara Home!
To schedule an initial consultation please call us @ 805-687-1716 or email Jeff Doubet
If you desire to create a unique Santa Barbara Style Home- Santa Barbara Home Designer Jeff Doubet is your valuable local resource. Jeff's knowledge and resources are diverse... Here, Jeff creates an original design for a "Lotus" wall medallion.
Jeff regularly advises his clients on the fabrication and installation of 2 inch thick, authentic plaster grilles... in a variety of different designs.
First incorporated in to the large Santa Barbara and Montecito Spanish Revival Estates and Hotels of the 1920s and 30s, they make for great conversation pieces in new Spanish Home renovations.
Here, Jeff applies an Old World Plaster Finish to a new, historically inspired grille that was originally designed for the Biltmore Hotel, by architect Reginald D Johnson.
Jeff and Fabricator expanded the pattern design to meet HVAC needs of this home.
Jeff Doubet is your One Stop, Local Guide to quintessential Santa Barbara Style Home Design, Materials, and Independent Contractors and Artisans that specialize in the Santa Barbara Spanish Revival look that many homeowners desire to achieve.
The Seaside Hamlets of Montecito, Santa Barbara and Hope Ranch are filled with an abundance of Historic Spanish Colonial Revival Homes and Estates...
And as an Artist and Home Designer with a General Contractor license, Jeff Doubet is a Rising Leader in helping his clients develop Santa Barbara's next Generation of One-of-a-Kind, Spanish Colonial Revival Classic Homes.
As an Illustrator, Sculptor and Home Designer with a General Contractor license, Jeff Doubet offers a unique skill set and work experience when discussing client project needs and dream lists.
Santa Barbara based Home Designer Jeff Doubet specializes in authentic Spanish Revival interior and exterior architectural details that make Santa Barbara homes have a feeling of a bygone era in California's early 1920s and 30s.
Directly Above, a Jeff Doubet Interior Design Concept Proposal to Re-Design a client Living Room and push a somewhat dated style to Classic California Spanish Colonial Revival detailing.
On LEFT: The BEFORE Fireplace was out of proportion for the room and did not fit the Spanish Colonial Revival Vernacular the owners were desiring. Image on the RIGHT is the new fireplace nearing completion. Iron Firescreen and authentic Iron Light Sconces are in the works. Please check back for Final Details + Finished photos
Jeff Doubet works with the best independent Santa Barbara Artisans to create authentic, classic Spanish Colonial Revival architectural elements.
Here, Artisans build the new cement fireplace hood and surround.
Directly Below- Stone Artisans at work:
These independent Santa Barbara Stone Masons are handcrafting Beautiful, and Authentic Sandstone Walls from Boulders harvested from this Hot Springs Road, Montecito, California site
The very Talented Homeowner- a Master Gardener and a Specialist in the Landscaping Field... is utilizing Santa Barbara Home Designer Jeff Doubet as a Hardscape Consultant. They are combining their design backgrounds and Collaborating on this Special Stone Garden Wall and Grand Stone Steps leading up to the Main House.
The on site Design Planning and Sketching is a fun way to collaborate with clients, and is a practical and simple way to help the landscape and stone mason trades visualize the direction for the project.
Jeff Doubet has often described this process as "Organic Design"... Often, the most interesting and special gardens are Created this way. The design takes on a personality of it's own as the Designers make keen observations, and gently shape and integrate new Design Elements within the Natural and Beautiful Surroundings.
Santa Barbara Home Designer Jeff Doubet enjoys a broad base of Clients that recognize his Artistic/Home Designer/General Contractor and Santa Barbara Design and Build experience-
a Unique Combination of Skills that are needed to develop an Authentic Home Design that will possess Original Character and Charm, enjoyed by Santa Barbara and Montecito generations to come.
That can be in the form of Modern, California Ranch, SB Cottage, Spanish Colonial Revival, Andalusian Farmhouse... What are you working on, and want to accomplish? Call Jeff Doubet 805-698-6777 to discuss a potential collaboration!
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Santa Barbara Home Designer Jeff Doubet enjoys listening to his Individual Client Wish Lists... Homestead Ranch Style, California Cottage, Classic Spanish Revival, Mediterranean- Jeff has a rare and Unique Ability to Conceptualize a wide breadth of Architectural Genres, and combines these Creative and Artistc Visions with a hands on, "Art Director" approach to guiding the trades. Enthusiastic Collaboration with extremely Talented Independent Artisans in Santa Barbara and Montecito ensures that the Client, Designer and Builder create another magical home and property.
