Using different materials and finishes room by room replicates the character of historic homes where spaces evolved over decades rather than being built identically all at once. The approach creates visual richness and makes each room feel like its own experience. In the Santa Barbara Estate, Kingdom & Co. intentionally varied the tile patterns, fireplace surrounds, ceiling treatments and architectural details in every room. The guest suite showcases this philosophy with hand-painted tile, a copper tub, a four-poster bed and courtyard elements that are unique to that space and don’t repeat anywhere else in the home.