OUR FOUNDER
Gene Sprowl
Founded in 1964, Dalgenes Interiors was built on classic American grit, an eye for craftsmanship, and a deep love for the Santa Barbara coast.
Our story began when Gene Sprowl—a Navy veteran, competitive bodybuilder, and natural entrepreneur—arrived in Santa Barbara. Working night classes and driving a taxi to make ends meet, Gene answer
Founded in 1964, Dalgenes Interiors was built on classic American grit, an eye for craftsmanship, and a deep love for the Santa Barbara coast.
Our story began when Gene Sprowl—a Navy veteran, competitive bodybuilder, and natural entrepreneur—arrived in Santa Barbara. Working night classes and driving a taxi to make ends meet, Gene answered a local want ad for a drapery salesperson. He immediately recognized the art and potential of transformational home design. Spotting an opportunity during Santa Barbara's mid-century housing boom, Gene combined his early window treatment business with the local firm DalCrest Interiors, giving rise to Dalgenes Interiors.
Over six decades later, Dalgenes has grown from a local drapery shop into Santa Barbara’s premier destination for fine flooring, hardwood, area rugs, and interior finishes. Today, under the leadership of Gene’s son, Wade Sprowl, we proudly remain family-owned and operated