Classic Combo: Black and White
Make your statement with this timeless and elegant pairing.
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Double Decker: A Nod to Modernism
Celebrating Modernism Week with Midcentury Whimsy
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Bel Air Flair
We transform a sun-swept hillside into a spa-like retreat.
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Designer Focus: Hollander Design
Santa Barbara is the umbrella of choice for these landscape architects.
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Style Spotlight: Proper Hotels
Kelly Wearstler’s creative vision includes lots of shade by SBD.
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Ken Fulk: The Movie In My Mind
Designer Ken Fulk’s new book is big on umbrellas.
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Table Talk
Tips for the ultimate outdoor dining experience.
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Summer Stripes
Our Cabana block stripes evoke summer days on the French Riviera
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Chilling with SBD
Chill Bros Scoop Shops Pop with Montecito Umbrellas.
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Summertime Reading
Our poolside parasols meet the press once again.
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Think Pink Party in Palm Springs
Our Cabana Pink Dot Double Decker inspires a desert party.
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SBD @ Desert Oasis Show House
Our Paseos add some patio panache in Indian Wells.
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Introducing our 2022 Inspirations
Slim Aarons inspires us once again, in this year’s lineup.
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SBD @ Modernism 2022
SBD returns to Palm Springs to celebrate Modernism Week in style.
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Artist’s Eye: Paul Fuentes
Our wild collaboration with the UK photographer…
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L.A. Stories
SBD and the City of Angels: a Hollywood Romance!
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Our Aussie Partners
When summertime comes to the land down under, our Australian reps get busy.
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TFH Revisited
The Francis House has come a long way since we first posted about it in 2019
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Autumn in the Golden State
Join us as we kick off fall with a California getaway tour.
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Style Spotlight on Palm Beach
Summer is sizzling in this upscale playground, where whimsy is always trending.
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Style Spotlight on The Hamptons
It’s the height of the season in this East Coast summertime hideaway.
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Summer Styling With Color
Mesmerizing outdoor spaces start with bold color choices.
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Palm Springs Photo Op
The former William Holden Estate is the backdrop for our latest photo shoot.
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Spotlight on Sewing
Our sewing team keeps the workshop humming.
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We’re Seeing Dots!
All new for 2021 – Polka Dot fabrics!
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Introducing our 2021 Inspirations
This year’s lineup is inspired by the work of Slim Aarons.
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Santa Barbara Designs Turns 40
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of making the world’s finest umbrellas.
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Style Spotlight on Austin, TX
A treasured Austin landmark has been re-envisioned with modern glamour by designer Ken Fulk.
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Fall’s Great Escapes
As the weather turns cool, turn to these warm spots.
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The Original Santa Barbara…
See why the SB OG is our créme de la créme.
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SBD Quick Canopy Makeover
Keep your umbrellas looking clean and fresh – here’s how!
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Thank You For Inspiring Us
Our favorite client inspirations.
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Style Spotlight: St. Simons Island
Bright blues and greens create a shady respite on St. Simons Island, Georgia
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Designer Focus: Outdoor Living
Designers focus on their own great outdoors this summer.
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Helping Our Heroes
We’re making masks for those who need them the most.
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SBD Makes Veranda’s V List
Our umbrellas star in the sizzling summer issue!
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Introducing our 2020 Inspirations
This year’s Inspirations celebrate the beauty of California.
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Oscar-Worthy Inspirations
Award-Winning Umbrella Creations!
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Montecito by Santa Barbara Designs
Introducing our new commercial collection.
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Santa @ Santa Barbara Designs
Jolly old Saint Nick visits our workshop.
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Style Spotlight on Napa Valley
Wine country’s premier estate selects SB umbrellas for its new pool area.
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Focus on Alfresco Dining
Take a peek at some of our favorite outdoor dining spots.
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Design Inspiration: NY Fashion Week
Spring couture collections on the runway are giving us some design inspiration.
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Around the World With SB Designs
Travel with us to some of our world class installations.
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Style Spotlight on Show Houses
SBD is making appearances at designer show houses across America.
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Introducing Our New Regatta Colors
Our Regatta fabric line just got more colorful. Check it out!
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Celebrating 25 Years @ SBD
Master craftsman Juan Alvarez celebrates his 25th year at SB Umbrella.
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SBD Meets The Press
Find out what the buzz is all about: check out SBD’s national press coverage.
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Style Spotlight on the Florida Keys
Natural teak umbrellas in blue and white stripes welcome guests at the Isla Bella Beach Resort.
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Style Spotlight on Barbados
Cobblers Cove offers a haven of grace and tranquility to discerning travelers.
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Introducing Our 2019 Inspirations
This year’s Inspirations are drawn from the colors that surround us.
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Style Spotlight on West Hollywood
Montecito umbrellas shade the newly remodeled Skydeck at Le Parc Suite Hotel.
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SBD @ Modernism 2019
Santa Barbara Designs returns to sunny Palm Springs to celebrate Modernism Week.
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Style Spotlight on Wine Country
Santa Barbara Umbrellas are paired with Calistoga’s newest small luxury hotel.
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Designer Focus: Ken Fulk
Petite Flamenco umbrellas feature prominently at Casa Grande in Baja, Mexico.
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Postcards From Across America
From iconic hotels to posh resorts, Santa Barbara Umbrellas are popping up in more and more places.
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Ralph Lauren + SB Umbrella @ NYFW
The iconic brand celebrates 50 years with a party in Central Park.
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Designer Focus: Amanda Lindroth
Our chic shade options complete Amanda’s breezy island exteriors.
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Style Spotlight on Malibu
Dazzling Double Deckers star in this Malibu makeover.
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Fashion Inspiration: Ombre Fabrics
These wild ombres will change your color perspective.
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Style Spotlight on Laguna Niguel
Cirque umbrellas pop with Panache as they shade residents in Laguna Niguel.
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@SBUmbrella Takes a Road Trip
SB Umbrella takes a virtual road trip with Traditional Home Magazine.
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Introducing Our 2018 Inspirations
This year’s Inspirations celebrate the magic in everyday life.
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SBD @Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House
Double Decker umbrellas grace the Kips Bay Show House in Palm Beach, FL.
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Fashion Inspiration: Fringe
Fringe is experiencing a resurgence on fashionistas and sophisticated umbrellas.
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Style Spotlight on Rosewood Bermuda
Colorful Flamenco umbrellas enhance the beauty of the Spa at Rosewood Bermuda.
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A Peak Behind the Curtain
A look at some of our “works in progress”.
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Style Spotlight on Beverly Hills
Visitors to the legendary Pink Palace relax under Santa Barbara Umbrellas by the palm-tree lined pool.
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Gray Malin X Santa Barbara Designs
Santa Barbara Designs introduces the Gray Malin Limited Edition Collection.
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SBD @ Modernism 2017
Santa Barbara Designs Celebrates Midcentury Modern Design in Palm Springs.
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Style Spotlight on Melrose Avenue
Santa Barbara Paseo umbrellas in Cabana Pink stripe at Au Fudge eatery.
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SBD @ LCDQ
One of a Kind Santa Barbara Umbrellas Grace Legends of La Cienega at LCDQ 2016
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Fashion Trend: SBD @ Art Basel
From the Croation set of Heineken’s TV commercial tie-in with James Bond’s SPECTRE, to the hippest, art-world happening in North America, Art Basel Miami, our chic umbrellas have really been getting around!
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Double Deckers Meet 007
Santa Barbara Designs Double Decker umbrella debuts in the Heineken commercial tie-in with the new James Bond film, SPECTRE.
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Style Spotlight on Manhattan
New York Public Library’s 2015 Outdoor Reading Room opens. Visitors are shaded by Double Decker umbrellas donated by Santa Barbara Designs.
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