Looking for santa barbara style interiors with beautiful arches and a little color? These rooms give you plenty to save, from blue patterned bathrooms to bedrooms with dark beams and white bedding.
There are a couple of pretty courtyard ideas here too if you want to carry the look outside.
You can keep things simple or bring in more pattern. Start with a detail you love, whether that’s a tiled staircase, a big pendant light or a few blue vases.
Santa Barbara Interior Ideas Worth Saving
cream seating and dark beams
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous cream sectional and dark ceiling beams. I love the big round coffee table with the little stack of books.
If you want to follow this look, keep your pillows in beige and cream. Add a tall leafy plant beside the curtains for that splash of green.
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blue stars and an arched mirror
How cute is this blue star pattern? It covers the wall behind the sink, with a gold-colored arched mirror right in the middle.
The little globe light is such a pretty detail. Try a clear vase with a few leafy branches if you want to keep your counter decorations simple.
arched kitchen and orange floors
This kitchen may just be one of my favorites here. I love the orange floor tiles next to the cream cabinets, plus those big woven-look pendant shades.
The wide arch opens into another little counter area. Keep a few potted plants near your kitchen window if you’d like a similar touch of green.
tall windows and hanging lanterns
If you are looking for a dining room with fewer decorations, this one is for you. A long brown table, curved woven-look chairs and a low green centerpiece fill the space beneath hanging black lanterns.
That tall arched window is gorgeous all on its own. I’d leave the tabletop just as simple as this.
white bedding and brown furniture
Don’t want to go all out with color? No problem!
Try white bedding with a brown bed frame and matching nightstands. The small pictures above the bed are a lovely extra touch.
I especially love the chair tucked beside the round table. You could borrow that little arrangement for an empty bedroom corner.
a blue tiled shower arch
I am obsessed with this shower. The blue-and-white pattern runs around the arched opening and continues inside around the bench and recessed shelf.
The white clawfoot tub sits beside another tall arch at the window. If you’re saving bathroom tile ideas, this one deserves a closer look.
a rounded door and scrolling arms
There’s so much to love here, from the dark rounded door to the scrollwork on the brown chair. That tall tree in its patterned pot might be my favorite part.
Try a basket beneath your coffee table like the one here if you want an extra spot to tuck things away.
a tiled courtyard fountain
Taking the ideas outside? This courtyard has a gorgeous blue-bordered fountain, orange pots and bright flowers spilling over the pergola.
I love how the patterned bench cushions bring in even more color. For a smaller version, try a round café table beside a bench with colorful pillows.
books behind the sofa
This is such a pretty way to decorate behind a sofa. The narrow brown console holds stacks of books and small bowls beneath those tall arched doors.
The three floor lamps with cone-shaped shades are a favorite detail too. Keep your own console accessories low if you want a similar arrangement.
dinner beside the fireplace
How lovely is this dining room? The long table is set with patterned plates and flowers, with a lit fireplace right beside it.
You don’t need to copy the whole room to borrow the table idea. Try folded pale napkins beneath your plates and a couple of small flower arrangements down the middle.
colorful stair risers
The pattern fans are going to love this! Instead of repeating one design, these stair risers mix blue, yellow and orange motifs beneath dark brown treads.
I especially love the curved bottom step. If you’re planning a similar staircase, bring your favorite tile samples together before choosing the mix.
blue vases and patterned pillows
I am obsessed with this blue-and-white room. The patterned pillows are so pretty against the white seating, plus there’s a whole row of blue vases on the mantel.
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Start with a few blue pillows if you want to try the color pairing. Then add vases in different shapes rather than choosing an identical set.
an arched door and bold art
Want something a little different beside a traditional arched door? Try big black-and-white abstract pictures like these.
I love the round mat with its dark circular border. The entry has very few decorations, but that open doorway full of greenery gives you plenty to look at.
a dark little sitting corner
This corner goes much darker than the rooms above. The brown chair sits against a charcoal-colored wall, with a large horse portrait hanging overhead.
The tiny black side table is such a good detail. Try one beside your own accent chair if you only need a spot for a cup.
a big hood and glossy backsplash
If you’re looking for a kitchen without lots of colorful pattern, go with a pale backsplash like this one. The glossy herringbone design sits beneath a tall white hood with a thick brown border.
I love the gold-colored knobs on the range. There’s plenty to admire here without adding more counter decorations.
pink flowers over the patio
How pretty is this little outdoor sitting area? Bright pink flowers cover the pergola, with pink pillows on the cream seating underneath.
The hanging string lights are worth saving as an idea too. If you want a smaller way to try the pink theme, start with pillows and a flowering pot beside your seat.
oversized black pendant shades
These big black pendant shades are hard to miss! I love the open pattern with each bulb showing through.
The shades hang in a row beneath the peaked ceiling. You could try a single oversized shade above your dining table rather than copying the whole group.
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cream seats around the fire
Don’t want every seat in a row? Try this arrangement with a sofa and chairs facing a rectangular wooden coffee table.
The pale patterned rug sits beneath the group, with orange-brown tiles around its edges.
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My favorite part is the round mirror above the arched fireplace. The small pots on either side are just enough decoration.
rust pillows and a patterned rug
This is another white bedding idea, but it’s a little more colorful than the one above. I love the rust-colored pillows with the orange, cream and dark blue rug.
Try repeating one rug color on your bed to follow this look. Keep the curtains pale if you like the combination shown here.
a canopy bed under the arch
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous black canopy bed. The thin frame sits beneath a curved brown ceiling detail, with an open black lantern hanging above.
I love the two rounded stools at the foot of the bed. The tall tree beside it is another lovely detail, especially with the rest of the room kept so simple.
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