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CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS WITH PAMPEL DESIGN
Valerie Pampel Valerie Pampel

CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS WITH PAMPEL DESIGN

It all started with a visit to friends, where the breathtaking scenery sparked a deep longing to call this place home. From our roots in the window covering industry to the founding of Pampel Design, every step has been marked by resilience and determination. Now, as we celebrate our fifth anniversary, we're humbled by our achievements and excited for what the future holds.

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Home for the Holidays: Creating Cozy Outdoor Spaces
Valerie Pampel Valerie Pampel

Home for the Holidays: Creating Cozy Outdoor Spaces

The holiday season is a time for warmth, togetherness, and cherished memories. While we often focus on decorating our interiors, why not extend the festive spirit to our outdoor spaces? Santa Barbara is blessed with a moderate climate where the temperature never drops too far. Imagine sipping hot cocoa under the starry winter sky or hosting a cozy al fresco Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones.

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Upholstery Spotlight: Our Favorite Custom Projects
Valerie Pampel Valerie Pampel

Upholstery Spotlight: Our Favorite Custom Projects

At Pampel Design, we're not just about awnings and shade systems – we're also your one-stop destination for all things fabric. With years of invaluable experience and our own in-house sew room, our expertise extends to the realm of custom upholstery, where creativity meets functionality to transform your spaces.

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Get Summer Ready With These Luxury Shade Solutions
Valerie Pampel Valerie Pampel

Get Summer Ready With These Luxury Shade Solutions

With summer right around the corner, many of us are prepping our backyards, patios, and other outdoor spaces for peak functionality during the coming months. While soaking up the sun is one of the best ways to spend summertime, it’s ideal to have the option to comfortably hang out in the shade, too. That’s why we’re sharing some of our most popular and innovative shade solutions—so you can have the best of both worlds this summer.

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Project Highlights: A Peek at Our Recent Designs
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Project Highlights: A Peek at Our Recent Designs

Whether indoors or outdoors, we create custom shade and upholstery solutions for any space. It’s always exciting to complete a project for a client and see how our installation improves the functionality of their home, which is why we’re sharing the results from some of our recent projects. Take a peek at a couple of our latest installs in the Santa Barbara area.

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Rainproofing Solutions for a Functional Outdoor Space Year-Round
Valerie Pampel Valerie Pampel

Rainproofing Solutions for a Functional Outdoor Space Year-Round

It’s been a historic year of record rain and storms here in Santa Barbara, and people are staying indoors much more than usual. However, Pampel Design offers outdoor rainproofing solutions that will keep you warm and dry even on the wettest days. With customizable products for both residential and commercial properties, we can turn any outdoor space into a comfortable, functional environment, even if it’s pouring rain. Extend your outdoor season with these innovative weatherproofing solutions.

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Outdoor Living Space Trends We’re Loving in 2023
Valerie Pampel Valerie Pampel

Outdoor Living Space Trends We’re Loving in 2023

Family barbecues, reading a book in the shade on a warm day, chatting with friends by the fire pit—who doesn’t love spending time in their own outdoor space? Every year, new innovations and trends emerge to take patios, decks, pool areas, and backyards to the next level. Throughout 2023, you can expect to see more of these popular outdoor living space trends that make the most of your backyard as an inviting extension of your home.

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Enhancing Any Room with Custom Window Treatments
Valerie Pampel Valerie Pampel

Enhancing Any Room with Custom Window Treatments

With winter in full swing, we’re spending more time indoors these days. A comfortable home environment is something everyone can appreciate, especially during the time of year when going outside is less desirable. An important component of an inviting indoor space is the window treatments—it may seem like a minor detail, but the right drapes or shades can completely enhance the design and functionality of a room.

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