A spectacular view of a Hampton’s style home and gardens, nestled in the hills of Montecito, commands a visit. This showcase house is a creative effort between designers, landscape architects and developers Joanie and Dennis Franz, the actor most famouse for “NYPD Blue”. Proceeds will benefit The Junior league of Santa Barbara, a non-profit community organization dedicated to helping women and children in need (Russ McConnell -top exterior photo)
Having participated and coordinated various showcases homes myself, I understand the tremendous effort and dedication required to launch and open the doors to the public. My focus while visiting the home was to see how top Southern California’s designers are incorporating this traditional setting with the vibrancy of color being used in today’s contemporary design.
The property is situated on 1.62 acres with mature oak trees, stone walls, an outdoor kitchen, loggia and cabana, Bright pops of color invite one to sit in this very comfortable, oversized sitting area located just outside the covered loggia.
Kitchen and family room, contrast in bold use of wall color in the family room with the lightness of calacatta polished marble used in the kitchen. (photo credit: Russ McConnell – family room.). You will notice the use of many interesting tile patterns throughout the house. Polished brick mosaic of 2-inch by 4-inch calacatta, adorn the stove backsplash. (kitchen breakfast area).
Sunlight radiates through the silk striped window treatments in the front sitting room. Wallpapered walls, vintage and modern accessories are blended effectively. This room is period appropriate while combined with modern boldness. Professional interior designs bring ultimate results to any home. (sitting room, photo credit – Russ McConnell)
Pale ocean blues set the mood in the outdoor cabana. A custom upholstered headboard with light airy linens, contrast with the dark hardwood floors and tongue and groove ceiling with exposed beams. You will notice throughout this home the use of wood or tile flooring and NO wall to wall carpet. “Area rugs are much easier to maintain and replace when you change your color palette or just want to refresh a room.”
There are two guest bedrooms. Serene wall colors with use of woven shades for light diffusion combined with draperies for complete privacy in the lower level guest bedroom. The second story guest bedroom has an architecturally interesting vaulted ceiling featuring a dark espresso and earth tone color palette. (two guest bdrs. photo credit – Russ McConnell)
A well designed and beautiful nursery has walls that are finished in a periwinkle blue and white fabric.
Santa Barbara Design House and Gardens is filled with a plethora of ideas for the homeowner.
Take a peek at the three bathrooms shown here. You will notice the use of wallpaper, fabric window treatments, interesting tile patterns and contrast of bold colors with soft grey’s.
Invest in a breathtaking drive up the coast to Santa Barbara and take in this award-winning project For more information on products, designers and to purchase tickets go to: www.sbdhg.com
The Showcase house is open through Oct. 7. Purchase tickets online or at the door for Thursday through Sunday tours.
(Genoveve Serge is a local interior designer. She can be reached at 805-499-8998 or send e-mail to: genoveve@gs-interiordesign.com)
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