A home in Santa Barbara opens up on a warm night. Most of the rooms in this house open onto the central courtyard, that enables the homeowners to claim this outdoor space as an integral part of their home. The magic develops when the indoor and outdoor spaces become one.
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This is my favourite section of this site. Please keep them amazing home photos coming.