I love the place , but NOT the employee! Very rude, no smile. She was coming down from upstairs i…read morethought she is customer. Love the place but not employee

great place, great service and reasonable prices. ALl the items here are curated and very unique,…read moreand prices are very affordable for the Santa barbara area. the staff is super nice Tracy and Tim not only were very friendly and helpful but knowledgeable and gave good ideas. Provincial to boho chic to elegant to beach to farm house, they got it all for all styles and a very wide variety. Once a year they have a "yard sale" (around the end of august) and things are VERY well priced and their selection is always so varied. Including clothing, stationary furniture and decor.

We have a maple Scandinavian dining room set my parents gave us as a wedding present. When the kids…read morewere little years back, the original seat fabric got all stained and nasty with milk, etc. We went to an undisclosed interior design place and replaced the fabric with marine grade vinyl and thick padding. The result was horrendous. The vinyl was tucked, unprofessionally with big seams/creases at the corners, like a do it yourself job. We didn't care at the time - as long as it held up for the next 10 years, we were good. Come 2020 and that vinyl is getting annoying. Our butts stick to them, the chairs noticeably look bad relative to the rest of our furnishing, and most importantly, the kids aren't leaving have half their food on the seats. Santa Barbara Design Center has been here for a while and I stopped in randomly on the way to Home Improvement. I was introduced to Michael, a knowledgeable and personable chap. I showed him an online picture of the original chair, and that I wanted to restore the seat to its original, sleek, sculptural and refined splendor. He said no problem, provided a couple of premium quality fabric books, and we were on our way. We picked out the fabric and brought the chairs in. Michael commented "my god, who did this work?" 50% down and ten days later, chairs were done, with a message "come down and make sure you are happy." My wife and I looked, were pleased - Michael responded with "here's something that bothers me, I want you to see..." He flipped the chair over and on the bottom, the seat fabric was stapled just outside of the underside frame. You wouldn't see it normally, but from a distance or looking down from the side, you might. Immediately we thought the same thing, yeah, that's not ideal. He said it shouldn't be done like this, let me redo it for you, no charge. His upholsterer redid it, and boy those 8 chairs look great, almost better than the original! The seats came out sleek and wonderfully curved over the underlying pad. The fabric is comfortable, soft and elegant - couldn't be happier. The interior of SBDC fills a warehouse space and contains just about everything; furniture, rugs, lamps, etc. The staff were COVID compliant, and Michael was a dream to work with. He has an excellent eye for detail, is easy to work with, and is an honest broker; I wish we had more projects for him!

Just picked up my silk rug from Santa Barbara Desing center, brought it in after spilling red wine…read moreon it, Michael and his staff were very helpful and did a wonderful job cleaning it lookes like New . This it a beautiful store ,and if you want a hand made rug this is the place he has hundreds of rugs to choose from Very Large to small , just go to look at his inventory of unique beautiful furnishings you will be glad you did Barry

The Well Summerland is a magical place to shop for Luxury inside / outdoor garden finds . Shane is…read moremasterful with his unique style making The Well Summerland so special and an enchanting experience .

You can't really tell what this place is from the outside. It looks like it could be a restaurant…read more Once you enter the gated doors, you stumble upon a charming store full of handmade stone fountains, unique outdoor decorations. There are 2 "cabins" that have bedroom furniture, distressed cabinets, rugs, vases, and the like. Many of these are one-of-a-kind and beautiful. Of course, the prices are astronomical for a regular person such as myself but I spent an hour pretending I was shopping for Oprah! LOL! There were a few vases and plant containers made out of oyster shells and such that I absolutely loved. Next time I come back, I'm going to have saved some money to get one of those shell vases!! Beautiful spot to find some unique pieces for your garden.

Amazing food, service, atmosphere, can't wait to come back. Patio is absolutely beautiful, I…read morerecommend the rib eye dip, so tender and delicious.

Calling all out-of-towners: If you're visiting to check out RH's newest styles, materials, and…read moretextures, you might want to skip this location. Coming from the Chicago area, we are used to grandiose RH Galleries. We love dining at RH, but we usually like to browse the showroom with a glass of wine before dinner. Unfortunately, we found out this location functions almost strictly as a restaurant rather than a full gallery of what the brand has to offer. This is an important distinction for anyone expecting the full RH gallery experience. To top it off, the service lacked warmth--don't expect a welcoming vibe or much hospitality from the staff here. We were not greeted upon entry...

Such a beautiful stop for lunch! I had seen quite a few videos showing stopping by Summerland and…read moreField and Fort on the way to Santa Barbara, and I happened to be passing by on the way home around lunch time. We got the roast beef sandwich and the peach scone. Ummm... yum? Everything was so delicious! The pastries shelf looked so good it was hard to choose but I love what we got! And the sandwiches are made on Levain bread so you know it's good. The roast beef was delicious as well. There's plenty of outdoor seating and it was such a peaceful environment right off the freeway. There's also a gorgeous huge home and gift shop that was fun to stroll through.

I can stay here all day. I mean it :) My husband and I came…read morehere to have lunch and of course to browse through the store. This is a cafe and a home goods store that features a curated selection of goods such as fine china, gourmet food, candles, cookbooks, garden supplies and much more. Everything is unique and carefully curated. I had to walk through the store twice to be able to see it all. I did end up buying an ice cream scoop, salt and pepper grinder sea salt from Italy an olive oil and a cheese knife. So many things to look at. Just amazing ....customer service is helpful and friendly. There is something for everyone here. From a bottle of $ vinegar to a $$$$ Italian china ... The food is delicious here. We ordered sandwiches, scones and coffee and enjoyed every bite at the cozy patio outside by the water feature surrounded with trees and plants. This place is cozy, trendy and beautiful. A must stop when in the area.

Hidden treasure on Gutierrez Street…read more There's a mixture of furniture and art. This is a woman owned business. If you're lucky, the sweet doggy, see my photos, will also be there to greet you. I love to support mother daughter businesses as well. Did you know March is women's business focus?! Every week there can be different items. If you're looking for something in particular, let them know as well.

I LOVE this shop and always find something fun to bring home! From their friendly greetings to…read moretheir sweet dog Auggie, it's always a joy visiting The Art of Consignment.

Proprietor was out of state after closing her shop. Told me…read moreto text her what I was looking for in terms of what I needed to furnish my home upon her return from her storage room. I did. I was looking at two lamps posted specifically for purchase which were photographed for sale. And hoped to look at art work as well. She did not answer my subsequent inquiries following....

Faitell Attractions, opened during the pandemic, is a REVELATION…read more The only reason I stumbled across the store was my passion for coconut frozen yogurt, which Yogurtland currently sells (along with pistachio). Parking in a garage downtown for a frozen yogurt irks me so I rarely go. I passed this consignment and the moment I entered, my eyes grew big. It's mostly furniture---a mix of mid-century modern and other classic pieces--but also one of the best designer resales I've seen in the back. Every bench, piece of art, chair gorgeous. You just have to go in to appreciate the extraordinary taste of Lisa Faitell, who moved to SB from Westchester County (a tiny town my dear friend lives and I just spent three nights). It's a mother-daughter operation, which I love. They also do custom window treatments and you can arrange for delivery. In the hour I spent, a woman in Laurel Canyon bought a large bright aqua sectional couch. I love absolutely everything. Note: the clothing runs small. Best if you are a size 2, 4, or 6. I love that a New Yorker opened this store--in a pandemic no less. New Yorkers have grit and chutzpah, always rising to the challenge in the most fraught conditions. I bought a dress (48 dollars) and an incredible long sweater-jacket with pattern (50). Wearing the dress to the Granada Saturday, my first time since 2014 before I moved to the city. If you're downtown, you must go in. It's impossible not to come away with a treasure. I went in to look for plant stands and found an outdoor set for 50 they only sell as a pair. I might have to go get it, though I really only need one.