Clever and colorful touches brighten this Santa Barbara house
Written bySunsetApril 7, 2006
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Vibrant details
Colorful canopy: The top-floor terrace is shaded by swags of canvas Sunbrella fabric.
Lanterns and garage door: Patterns abound in the lantern light and the stencils on the garage door.
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Warm and cozy
Corner fireplace: Rising out of black stones, a gas fire warms an outdoor sitting area.
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Curvy 'carpet'
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Sculptural stairway
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Spanish Details
A pistachio nut carved in stone creates the centerpiece on this otherwise simple fountain on a Santa Barbara balcony. Water runs into an urn below. This style of water feature is a great idea for enclosed porches or the side of a garage. See more of this house