Living Room Designs

1930's English Cottage |Living Room Remodel and Expansion

This unloved 1930's English cottage located in Montecito, California, complete with skeleton key doorknobs on every door had been modernized and stripped of its personality in the 1970's. With this remodel and expansion, it was transformed into a magnificent 1920's Enlish jewel with an Art Deco flare of over 4,000 sq. ft. Every light and sconce purchased for the house was of 1920's to 1930's era and Art Deco design when possible. Additional skeleton key doorknobs were found that closed blended with the originals. The Owners had sought the look of a home owned by a 1920's Hollywood Startlet. The finished product and every detail came through.

Santa Fe Living Room

This living room was designed as an authentic Santa Fe home. The house has many windows and double French doors, which comfortably bring the exterior indoors. During the 2005 remodel, some walls and built in furniture were removed from this living room to make it easier to place furniture. Floors were refinished to a lighter shade and walls colors were lightened. The fireplace was brought up to code. Light fixtures that were installed without proper UFL approval were replaced. Note the addition of Indian slate on this outside deck as well as all other exterior decks. Indian slate was installed in the entry, hallways and front outside entry as well.

Elegant Southern Plantation Home | Living Room Remodel

This living room is located in a house built in 1985 to resemble an older, elegant Southern Plantation home. Carpenters added wainscoting and crown molding throughout the home. 1920-1930 era Antique lighting was added during an extensive remodel to match the desired period. The dark oak floors were refinished with a lighter color during the remodel as were the walls and ceilings. A traditional style of furniture was used with antiques to complete the transformation from a relatively new house that looked like it was built to appear old to a home that actually appeared to be old but was remodeled to update its interior.

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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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.

LIVING ROOMS

1930's English Cottage |Living Room Remodel and Expansion

Santa Fe Living Room

Elegant Southern Plantation Home | Living Room Remodel

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