At The Well, design and staging are about creating spaces that feel lived-in, layered, and deeply personal. We combine vintage and antique pieces from Big Daddy’s Antiques with modern, natural textures to create harmony and warmth. Our process centers around the way you want to live and feel in your space — authentic, effortless, and refined.
Yes — we offer professional home staging services for properties in the Santa Barbara area. Our team highlights the home’s natural character using furnishings and decor from The Well and Big Daddy’s Antiques. To inquire, visit our “Staging and Design” page and fill out the contact form to connect with our design team.
Our consultation includes a walkthrough of your space, a tailored design plan, and a curated selection of furnishings from our collection. We focus on balance, light, and flow to create a look that resonates with potential buyers while staying true to the property’s soul.
Yes, we offer short-term rentals for staging projects within the Santa Barbara area. Each space is styled using distinctive vintage and antique pieces from The Well and Big Daddy’s Antiques, ensuring an elevated and timeless presentation.
We currently focus on in-person design and staging projects within the Santa Barbara area. However, our team can prepare inspiration boards or design direction guides for local clients upon request.
Absolutely. We love blending your existing pieces with new selections from The Well and Big Daddy’s Antiques to create a cohesive, balanced environment that feels natural and personal.
Our aesthetic blends European antiques, natural textures, and California simplicity. We focus on creating spaces that feel grounded — using stone, wood, iron, and linen — and effortlessly lived-in.
Yes, we offer design and staging services for short-term rentals and Airbnbs in the Santa Barbara area. Thoughtful styling using antique and custom pieces helps make listings feel distinct and memorable.
We recommend reaching out at least four to six weeks in advance. Larger projects or multi-room installations may require additional time depending on scope and availability.
The Well Properties are a curated collection of homes and spaces across California, designed and furnished with pieces from The Well and Big Daddy’s Antiques. Each property reflects our love for timeless materials, layered textures, and soulful design.
Yes, our properties are available for private events, photo shoots, and creative projects on a case-by-case basis. To inquire, please email hello@bdantiques.com.
Yes, all properties listed under our “Properties” page are available for private stays, retreats, or creative use. Each space is designed to feel inspiring, relaxed, and deeply connected to its surroundings.
Our properties are located throughout California, each offering its own sense of place — from coastal enclaves to countryside retreats. Every location embodies The Well’s signature style of calm sophistication and natural beauty.
Yes, every property is fully styled with pieces from The Well and Big Daddy’s Antiques. Many guests choose to purchase or source similar items after visiting, and our team can assist with inquiries or orders.
Yes, we occasionally host private gatherings and brand events at The Well. Each event is handled individually — to inquire, please email hello@bdantiques.com.
Visit our “Properties” page to explore available spaces and submit an inquiry form. Our team will provide details on availability, rates, and booking options.
Yes, our design team often collaborates with homeowners and developers to furnish and style properties using pieces from The Well and Big Daddy’s Antiques. Each project is uniquely tailored to the space and the client’s aesthetic goals.
Each material ages beautifully in its own way. Teak gradually fades to a soft silver-gray, scaffolding wood deepens with warmth and character, and limestone and cement develop organic surface variations. We embrace these natural shifts — they tell the story of time and use.
Sunlight, moisture, and air create natural movement in vintage materials. Iron gains texture, zinc softens in tone, and wood gently weathers. We view these transformations as part of each piece’s story, not flaws.
Stone and cement planters can remain outdoors year-round. We recommend slightly elevating them for proper drainage and airflow. Over time, they’ll develop a soft, mossy patina that enhances their sculptural quality.
Most pieces don’t require sealing, but some owners choose a breathable protectant to slow weathering in coastal or wet environments. We prefer allowing materials to breathe and evolve naturally for the most authentic look.
Yes, though we suggest placing them in partially sheltered areas to slow the patina process. Each piece will develop its own unique character as it weathers — a natural evolution we celebrate.
Teak transitions to a silvery-gray hue, smooth to the touch and quietly refined. Scaffolding wood takes on a richer golden-brown tone with visible character and depth. Both age gracefully, blending beautifully into outdoor spaces.
Yes — we intentionally preserve imperfections as a hallmark of authenticity. Variations in tone, texture, or finish are a reminder that our pieces are made from natural materials and carry history in every detail.
We preserve structural integrity but rarely refinish pieces entirely. Gentle cleaning and stabilization are done when needed, but patina and wear are intentionally left intact — they’re part of what gives our collection its soul.
