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4BD/2½BA + office; ±2.69 acres • $2,995,000 Cammy Pinoli / Laura Drammer, 805.452.9725 / 805.448.7500 LIC# 02074002 / 01209580

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338 TORO CANYON RD, CARPINTERIA 5BD/5+(5)½BA • $18,500,000 Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group, 805.565.4014 LIC# 01426886

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Curves and Architectural Details Curved silhouettes have been rising for a while — and they’re not going anywhere. From arched headboards to kidney-shaped sofas in velvet and bouclé, curves soften the edges of a room and create a more inviting flow. That same softness is showing up in architecture: Arched doorways, double bullnose-edge countertops, and curved kitchen islands add a custom, high-end touch that’s still welcoming.

Layered Textures The quickest way to make a space feel warm and inviting? Layer your textures. Mix linen, velvet, boucle, rattan, and wool in pillows, chairs, and sofas. It’s less about matching and more about contrast: a crisp linen pillow against a plush velvet sofa, or a high-pile rug beneath a clean-lined coffee table. Even minimal spaces feel rich when you bring in a blend of materials that create depth and tactility.

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s we enter 2026, let’s take a peek at what’s on the horizon for interiors. This transition to a new year feels more like a quiet shift rather than the introduction of any dramatic trends. From major furniture catalogs to what’s trending on social media, it seems that layered, lived-in spaces are everywhere. It’s a move away from ultra-polished, minimal interiors and back into homes that tell a story. To see what the powerhouses of interior design have to say, I turned to my favorite writers at Architectural Digest (AD) and Elle Decor. AD points to a clear departure from pared-back minimalism and neutral sameness, noting that saturated color and bold personality are making a comeback. Rich decorating details such as tassels, fringe, cording, and tufting are returning in popularity. Elle Decor argues that 2026 isn’t about radical new inventions; rather, we’re making a “course correction” away from years of stark minimalism and beige/whitewashed interiors. They noted that homeowners are craving warmth and personality, effectively restoring lost character to modern spaces. Elements such as chair rails, picture-frame molding, wainscoting, and base moldings are returning. These details add architectural interest, especially helpful in newer homes built with minimal character. If you’re thinking about refreshing your home in the new year, here are a few of my favorite ways to bring a layered look.

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Dressed-Up Rooms Architectural details, such as chair rails, crown molding, picture-frame walls, and decorative baseboards, can add instant sophistication, especially in newer builds that might lack architectural charm. And don’t stop at the walls. Layering window treatments (for example, roman shades plus drapes) is another way to make a space feel polished and thoughtful.

Polished Metals While warm metals such as brass and bronze have been leading the charge for the past few years, cooler-toned metals, such as polished chrome and nickel, are rising in popularity again. The best part? You don’t have to choose just one. Mixing a brushed, aged brass faucet with polished chrome sconces adds depth and makes a space feel collected, not cookie-cutter. These cooler metals also pair beautifully with the richer tones and expressive stone we’re seeing in 2026.

Reupholstered and Antique Pieces This may be my favorite “trend,” if you can even call it that, because it’s really about going back to what lasts. Reupholstering vintage furniture and pairing antiques with modern pieces adds soul and sustainability to a home. When layered with newer elements, they create a home that feels personal and storied. The year 2026 isn’t about reinventing the wheel; rather, it’s about reconnecting with design that feels authentic and creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful, filled with meaning and materials that stand the test of time.

Christine S. Cowles is the owner of Saltwood Interiors, an interior design company specializing in residential and vacation rental properties. She is a certified Short-Term Rental StylistTM, member of Santa Barbara Association of Realtors, and a proud WEV graduate. She can be reached at design@saltwoodinteriors.com.

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Step into the ultimate 1950s coastal dream where vintage charm meets the relaxed energy of Santa Barbara’s most coveted beachside neighborhood! Nestled behind swaying palm trees and a lush green lawn, this quintessential Mesa cottage is the perfect backdrop for your new California lifestyle. From the moment you pull up the classic red brick driveway, you’ll feel the “West Mesa” magic. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath gem is a sun-drenched sanctuary featuring original details and a layout built for easy, breezy living. The real showstopper? Your very own private outdoor lanai. Whether you’re hosting sunset cocktail hours or enjoying a quiet morning coffee surrounded by tropical greenery, this space turns every day into a vacation. The detached garage offers plenty of room for your surfboards and beach gear, which you’ll need since the ocean breeze is practically your front door neighbor.

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The Richness of the American Prairie

rom our school days, we know the story of European immigrants coming in waves to homestead and farm the American prairie. This 19th-century movement produced astonishing bounties to feed America’s booming population. It offered land to landless immigrants. The grasslands were transformed by the invention of the steel plow, the building of extensive drainage systems, and the application of artificial fertilizers. These changes have come, however, at enormous cost. Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty, authors of Sea of Grass: The Con-

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and most powerful ways to more conservation and habitat address climate change. restoration. Change is coming. NoBig strides have been made till planting, the opposite of to save grasslands. For continplowing, is growing but still ued progress, however, convertonly accounts for about 15 ing additional prairie to corn percent of crops. Acreage and soybeans must be halted. planted in cover crops, a subIn addition, bison herds can stitute for artificial fertilizer, is be encouraged to expand and also expanding but represents allowed to roam again, more a mere 5 percent of cropland. wetlands and buffer strips could by Dennis Allen Farmers save money on ferbe created, and the use of pestitilizers, pesticides, and fossil cides further reduced to restore fuels when utilizing these practices while healthy populations of bugs and pollinaimproving soil fertility, soil moisture, and tors. Existing trends make all these conceivable today. soil structure. Also, it would be helpful for us to adopt Roughly 90 percent of the nation’s corn and soybeans go into livestock feed or bio- a new attitude toward land, one where we fuels. Reducing or eliminating the federal see ourselves as part of nature. This would subsidy for corn ethanol would help protect bring about many positive changes and remaining grasslands. Moreover, taking could especially lead to establishing a balall factors into account, ethanol produces ance between the natural world and the more carbon emissions than an equivalent production of our food. amount of fossil fuel. Some big consumer food companies, Unilever and Pepsi to name two, are sup- Dennis Allen is chair of Allen Construction, an employeeowned company committed to building and operating porting regenerative agriculture by pay- sustainably. He is also former chair of the Dean’s Council ing their supply farmers to make changes. at the Bren School of Environmental Science & ManageCongress could also reform the federal ment at UCSB and a former boardmember of the Santa crop insurance program to encourage Barbara Museum of Natural History.

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Local historian Betsy J. Green researches local homes and their history for her column The Great House Detective, publishing monthly in the Independent. She’s always looking for homes to investigate.

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