by Heather Shoning
Nothing short of extraordinary would do for this kitchen. The homeowners, relocating from Dallas, spent years commissioning local artisans to bring their vision to life—one rooted in storytelling, culture and craftsmanship. Residential designer Eric Spurlock and designer Heather Hilton helped guide them through the final stages of the home’s design. Her role included selecting finishes, tiles, lighting and more. The kitchen’s standout feature is a hand-painted tile backsplash, created over eight months by a local artist who not only designed and painted the landscape but also handmade the tiles. “Every time we went into that space, we wanted it to be uplifting and personal,” Hilton says. “The homeowners didn’t want anything cookie-cutter—everything had to have a story.” From a sculpted stone sink to custom barstools to the intricate, handcrafted buffet, each element reflects the homeowners’ passion for New Mexico’s artistic heritage. Even the decorative plates on the open shelving were painted by a beloved local artist whose legacy lives on in the design.
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Residential Designer: Eric Spurlock
Custom Home Design; Builder: CJV
Builders; Interior Design: Heather
Hilton of SHO Design & Home
Group; Appliances: Builders Source
Appliance Gallery; Cabinetry: Chavez
Woodworking Inc.; Custom Buffet:
Garcia Spanish Colonial Arts; Tile
Backsplash: Debora Duran; Countertops:
Sherpa Stone LLC; Fixtures: Doc Savage
Supply; Flooring: Carlisle Wide Plank
