Facade Designs

Exterior Facades

Santa Fe Estate|Exterior Facade

This home was designed to fit into the irregular terrain of this canyon. Santa Fe style was chosen because it blended with the boulders and native vegetation. Further, this style uses no eves and other wood features found on other styles that would be wild fire fuel. Wood railings and shutters used on the home were installed for decoration only and in case they burned, the fire would not be able to enter the framing of the structure. There was no attic and therefore no attic vents were needed. Thus the fear from sparks entering the attic vents and starting a fire in the attic was eliminated. This estate included the main house, guest house, separate cottage housing a gym, pool equipment house, water pump house, and electrical house. All of these houses were built with the same design as the main house, resistant to wild fires, and had fire sprinklers installed on each structure. The fire sprinklers and all landscaping received water from a well. The entrance gate and well operated off electricity with a back up auxiliary gas generator to provide power in case of an electrical outage. So in case of a wild fire, all structures would be protected and the residents could exit the property without having to manually open the entrance gate. In addition, there was a large gas powered pump that could pull water from the swimming pool to manually fight a fire if necessary.

English Cottage Tool Shed/Exterior Facade

This house needed additional storage. A delightful tool shed was built to match the house. The
exterior design was very important as the goal was for it to look like a small cottage and not
stand out but rather compliment the main home. The tool shed also boasted a sink and toilet
to be used by the owners and gardeners.

English Cottage North view /Exterior Facade

Facades are so important to the outside appearance of a home. The view of this re-modeled 1930's
home is obscured by the hedge which stretches the full length of the front of this home. However,
the partial view of the house still reflects the detail of an English Cottage design. Note that shutters
were installed on every window of this 4500 sq. foot home. The brass horse weather vein can be
seen from this view as well as the copper chimney feature mounted on top of the Master Bedroom chimney.
The copper chimney feature was copied from a 1910 English Tudor chimney and houses a spark
arrestor.

About Spaces by Design

Catherine Dishion is a Space Planner/Archetectural Designer who has been handling new construction and remodeling projects from design stage to completion since 1998. She has completed projects in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley as well as Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas. Prior to starting her own business, she worked for a California state wide Real Estate Company for ten years and designed all of their offices located from Southern California to Northern California. Many of the remodels were transforming vintage houses into beautiful office spaces complete with restored fireplaces, some of which had been hidden for years by walls. She has relationships with reputable local vendors who can supply quality services and merchandise needed to complete any project. Catherine is a Space Planner and Architectural Designer. She can prepare computerized floor plans including 3D views. She prefers to not do structural plans thus an Architect will be needed for that phase. However, she can coordinate between you and the Architect as well as work with the architect during the construction phase on your behalf so you receive the product you want.

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Spaces by Design Services

Because of her construction expertise and experience, Catherine can help her client select the licensed Contractor and Architect who is right for her clients, assist in the building permit process, and act as a liaison with the Contractor or Architect during the entire construction phase. Catherine’s projects and expertise include residential, income property and commercial offices. She listens to her clients She has personal hands on experience with plumbing, electrical, roofing, insulation, carpentry, tile, constructing hardscapes, painting and staining. She can produce what is desired for the project. She will transform an unworkable floor plan into one that flows. Every detail including colors, fabrics, and lighting will all tie in. If the plan calls for adding a window, she will make sure the window enhances the exterior view of the property as well. She handles projects in Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara area.