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Cabana Home
THE AMERICAN RIVIERA’S DESIGN DUO
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sk partners Caroline Thompson and Steve Thompson how they get their signature Santa Barbara style and you’ll learn it’s where refined casual and cozy elegance meet. With projects as far flung as London and as familiar as Pebble Beach, the common thread is only the ease with which they interpret their clients’ vision. Launching their Funk Zone showroom over 15 years ago, was a natural for these tastemakers with luxury retail cred from the legendary Neiman Marcus. “Under the watchful eye of Stanley Marcus, I learned how to listen carefully to what the customer’s ideas and desires were,” says Steve. “And then deliver.” Caroline’s natural southern charm translates to ensuring every detail of a gracious environment has been thought of, from thread count to fresh flowers. Visit their showroom and that vibe is evident with furniture collections exclusive to them on California’s central coast including Bernhardt, Alphonso Marina, Janus et Cie and Milo Baughman, plus rotating installations of fine artists whose work can be found in museums and important private collections around the globe. Cabana Home, 111 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805.962.0020, cabanahome.com
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