Restored green Victorian-style home with decorative porch detailing in Santa Barbara, California

Project case study

Victorian Restoration &
Historic-Style Residences

Santa Barbara, California Residential Restoration & New Construction

Restoring the character of an existing Victorian-style residence while introducing two new, three-story condominium homes designed to complement the original.

Victorian-Style
Restoration
Two New
Condominiums
Three-Story
Residential Design
Custom Detailing
& Craftsmanship

Project Overview

This Santa Barbara project paired the restoration of an existing Victorian-style home with two new three-story condominium residences constructed at the rear of the property.

Rather than treating the new residences as unrelated additions, the design draws from the character, proportions, and ornamental details of the original home—creating a cohesive architectural composition.

Location
Santa Barbara, California
Project Type
Residential restoration + new construction
Two condominium residences
Scope
Original residence restoration
Two new three-story homes
Historic-style architectural detailing
Custom finishes and craftsmanship
Three-story Victorian-style condominium architecture with turret, balconies, decorative trim, and outdoor stairs

The Architectural Story

Preserving Character. Extending the Story.

The restored front house and new residences create a consistent architectural vocabulary, pairing familiar Victorian forms with carefully crafted details.

Traditional residential interior with distinctive wood parquet floor and decorative stair balusters

Crafted Interiors

Decorative stair details and distinctive wood flooring carry the traditional design character into the interior.

Victorian-style interior with bay windows, tall trim, decorative door, and wood flooring

Period-Inspired Finishes

Window trim, millwork, and interior proportions reinforce the character of the historic-style architecture.

Shaded Victorian-style porch featuring handcrafted decorative rail pickets and green painted woodwork

Architectural Details

Custom decorative pickets, wood railing details, and covered outdoor spaces extend the design outdoors.

Santa Barbara residential terrace with red paving tiles, outdoor dining furniture, and Victorian-style railings

Craftsmanship & Materials

The character of this project comes from the details: a deliberate effort to carry a consistent design language across the restored structure and new residences.

  • Custom tilework and traditional exterior finishes
  • Handcrafted railings and decorative wood pickets
  • Distinctive parquet wood flooring and detailed millwork

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