Funny you should post this. It is my favorite style and it is currently out of style-I think it's because of those coyotes with the bandannas that were all the trend 15 or 20 years ago. I have been trying to pick apart the elements that make up this style. Thank you for the post and the links.

It's my favorite style too, and probably always has been due to exposure and experience from an early age. In certain parts of the country, I doubt it will ever go out of style due to the ubiquitous nature of the adobe and adobe style. (I'm going back to Santa Fe soon, and can hardly wait!) I see elements of a California style - think Santa Barbara - in a lot of what's being done in Santa Fe style today. I love it. Of course, the architecture is what really brings it all together, so it's not a look that's going to translate accurately to most homes.

I dont know much about this style but if it based on using fabulous rich colors, I'm in. I love jewel tones accessories coupled with neutral walls. I really like the second photo.

Have you ever tried to put a bandana on a coyote? It's right up there with bathing a cat for difficulty. That's why they went out of style.

I like those pictures - the pale matte walls and intense textiles and COMFORT in the furniture.

Thanks, IdaClaire - something more on which to waste my time. :) Beautiful rooms.

Ida - Thanks for the link. I got a good feel when looking at all their rooms.

The picture with the 2 twin beds is wonderful. Who could have looked at the empty, narrow space and envisioned that? Very nicely done.

I like a more folk or rustic santa fe style but I have always loved the look of an adobe house. I live in Chicago though, so it would be very out of place here. I really like the bedroom posted by Jakabedy.

I don't recall if I've ever shared this story here, but back in the early 90s my aunt bought a run-down adobe in Colorado's San Luis Valley and restored it. At first she lived in a camper because the home wasn't habitable. My parents and my uncle and her kids all came down intermittently to help her restore it. My uncle was an electrician, my dad was a bit of a jack-of-all trades (farmer, diesel mechanic, etc.). By the time I got down there to help, parts of the house were livable but she was still working on the kitchen. I helped by dismantling a run down outbuilding to salvage the bricks for the main house. The whole thing was quite a project, and I gained an appreciation for traditional adobe architecture.

It's not my style but my brother lives in New Mexico and I really admire their elegant but traditional style. I like the first picture except for the baskets and the overly heavy round beams. jakabedy's bedroom is wonderful.

LOVE LOVE L.O.V.E! But like Ingrid, I could do without the baskets...but it all looks great! Love the turquoise room (didn't they get the memo that chopped pillows are out? :o) Love that little wall alcove (not sure that's what it's called) with the chandy. Clean and uncluttered but full of gorgeousness :)

That wall alcove is a "nicho". Traditionally not so deep and without power/light.

>>Have you ever tried to put a bandana on a coyote?<<

No but I've recently put a bandana on a dingo. He wasn't fond of the idea either :o He ran off and when he came back it was gone LOL

Niche...that's the word. I just couldn't think of it at the moment. Thanks :)

Love the traditional Santa Fe homes. The Donna Howell Sickles artwork goes really well in that simple bedroom room. Wish they had left the ceiling and window trim natural though.

IdaClaire - I also worried about the weight of a down comforter until I finally bought one - well due to DH's allergies I bought an alternative down, but it is basically the same weight.

The comforter itself is very lightweight and I was amazed at how cozy and warm my little nest became. It is significantly lighter than the matelasse coverlet that I use in the summer. I bought mine from the Company Store because you can order 'oversize' comforters and I like having the extra drop on the sides. You can order the weight (or warmth level) you want too. Since I'm in the north east I bought the medium warmth but they also sell lighter weight ones.

But here's the tricky part - depending on what you use as a duvet cover you can make it significantly heavier. I made my own from king size Ralph Lauren sheets to match my bedding so they are still fairly light. However if you chose a heavier material you will notice it - especially when you remember that you're adding 2 more layers of fabric.

I love the photos you posted - it reminds me of those times when my family drove cross country to New Mexico to visit our grandparents and cousins. 2 of my aunts had adobe homes and they truly enchanted me.

Maire

Thank you for the beautiful photos.

While the style is not mine, I grew up surrounded with a similar look. Not a true Adobe but my grandmother lived in a 1911 Pueblo Revival, guessing it was the house most similar to an Adobe in our Southern California town. Her home was filled with beautiful vintage Southwestern furniture and art. Grandma had studied Southwestern history in college, and she loved this style her entire life. I enjoyed the time I spent in her unique home.

The current versions of the Adobe style shown here are fabulous!

I totally get it. We have an Adobe house in NM, and it is a challenge to “teach” contractors the meaning of “transitional” in the area. I get, “oh, you mean contemporary.” And, then I pretty much have to keep close reins on the designs and workmanship.

Lots of building going on in Santa Fe and, sadly, seems like all of it is contemporary.

How about an area rug for a living room with light beige tile flooring & dark furniture?? Transitional Southwestern style??

Help, just bought an old adobe to redo, this is in Placitas NM