Learn how to create ambience through lighting with Montecito Valley’s guide to color temperature, layering, vintage fixtures, and design studios that get it.

Discover why courtyards are the heart of California architecture—from Santa Barbara to Montecito. Learn their design history, benefits, and how to find homes that feature them.

Whether you’re styling your dream home or preparing to sell, understanding the furniture that shaped mid-century design can help elevate any space.