Nina Terzian, an entrepreneur and full-time Santa Barbara resident, put a fanciful twist on a classic Japanese tea house for this project. The open garden room displays her passion for the exotic and delivers Asian flair with a punch. Flirting with the quirky and the curious, she drew inspiration from the surrounding bamboo landscape, tranquil koi pond, and iconic Far East images. As guests approach, a fresh carpet of sod encourages them to leave their slippers behind and come inside. Bright carnival ribbons flutter in the breeze, reminiscent of soaring kites. Silk lanterns bob overhead, and an ornately carved, gold-painted frieze lends a touch of formality. A lashed bamboo roof filters light into the tranquil space.

Hilde Leiaghat, a native of Belgium and owner of Pom Pom Interiors in Los Angeles, brings her European sensibility to this romantic, decadent design. The artful arrangement makes even the most weathered table look glamorous. Hilde’s signature style fills this 10- by 10-foot outdoor bedroom, where whitewashed furnishings blend with prized finds such as a French iron daybed and crystal chandelier. She finished the beachy ensemble with gauzy tie-top drapes, garden urns filled with seashells, and oh-so-soft linens.

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