Small homes with flair
Design and garden inspiration from some of the West's most colorful condos
Come on, live happy
To see how architecture can elevate your mood, just spend a day at Santa Barbara's Cota Street Studios.
Architect Jeff Shelton's fanciful details ― the cement plaster walls that look like whipped cream, the quirky fountains, and dollops of color everywhere
― charm the residents, and everyone who sees them.
The project promotes social connections, too. Its downtown location encourages walking, shared courtyards facilitate neighborliness,
and street-facing benches, water fountains, and dog bowls invite the public to stop by.
Click ahead for a photo tour of this creative living space.
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