Southwestern Homes & Living
Reconnect to your sense of place with homes in tune with their unique settings. See how one couple and architect/designer team redesigns and renovates a Corrales, New Mexico, adobe to harmonize with the village’s rich architectural tradition. And situated in an older neighborhood, this modern addition makes a statement and signals the future of design in one Southwestern city.
Author William deBuys looks to the past in this adaptation of material drawn from his award-winning book River of Traps. Learn how life lessons and connections to land and community hold firm in a New Mexican mountain village.
You won’t find another house like this—explore artist Iren Schio’s desert dwelling brimming with tiny vignettes and remarkable mosaic work. Plus, take in traditional features and eye-catching finishes at this custom home crafted around distinctive woodwork.
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serene adobe remodel
statement-making modern
custom woodwork showplace
life in a New Mexico mountain village
Before and after: designer Linda Applewhite takes her Santa Fe bathroom from stark to stunning.
See the Southwestern style houses other Su Casa readers call home.
Learn about Southwestern design features and architectural styles with this illustrated guide.
Resources from Su Casa’s current issue
Autumn-appropriate options for your Southwestern garden
Preview the 80+ houses around the greater Albuquerque metro area open for viewing during the Homes of Enchantment Parade in October and get an inside look at a selection of New Mexico builders.
Green Building
Santa Barbara Builders creates snug and solar homes in the company’s all-green Taos subdivision Vista Primavera. read more
Advice, Answers & Expert Opinions
Whether you’re choosing colors, deciding how steep to pitch your roof, evaluating the cost of adobe, or remodeling with a kiva fireplace, chances are we can help. Browse our Southwestern design questions and expert answers, or send a question to our experts.
Southwestern Design & Santa Fe Style—a Visual Dictionary
The Southwest hosts a unique—and sometimes bewildering—array of home styles. It ranges from adobe residences in the traditional Pueblo style to Territorial Revival to Contemporary Southwestern. Unique design elements range from vigas to nichos. Come see what it’s all about in our unique visual style dictionary.
Sources
Looking for a builder, home furnishings, an architect, flooring, a banker or mortgage company, or any of dozens of other products and services in New Mexico? Chances are you’ll find them in our comprehensive Sources directory.