Monday Mix: Southwestern Style & Design
--by Hanje Richards
This week, "Monday Mix" offers some wonderful Southwestern style and design books. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer, a window shopper, or are planning to hire someone to make some changes for you, this list is a visual delight: from desert to mountain, from Native American to Cowboy, from Spanish influence to contemporary straw bale, the colors and designs, the houses and furnishings in this selection of books are sure to inform and entertain.
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.Adobe Details (Joe Carr and Karen Witynski) - In vivid detail, Carr and Witynski reveal the elegant simplicity of the adobe design style: sculptural walls, nichos and bancos with contoured corners and softly flowing lines, breezy portales, stone-paved courtyards, and cross-cultural furnishings that exude warmth and grace.
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Build With Adobe (Marcia Southwick) - Home construction method of Adobe houses. Floor plans, step by step.
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Casa Mexicana S
tyle (Annie Kelly & Tim Street-Porter) - All of the residences showcased here are enlivened by a natural blending of indoors and outdoors, a vibrant palette shaped by the sun-drenched surroundings, and an artful incorporation of the country’s celebrated crafts and handiwork. Whether large or small, historical or contemporary, Mexican houses are artistic statements expressing the unique and inimitable lifestyle of their creators. Casa Mexicana Style is a welcoming invitation to bask in the beauty of these homes, to enjoy their charm and sophistication.
tyle (Annie Kelly & Tim Street-Porter) - All of the residences showcased here are enlivened by a natural blending of indoors and outdoors, a vibrant palette shaped by the sun-drenched surroundings, and an artful incorporation of the country’s celebrated crafts and handiwork. Whether large or small, historical or contemporary, Mexican houses are artistic statements expressing the unique and inimitable lifestyle of their creators. Casa Mexicana Style is a welcoming invitation to bask in the beauty of these homes, to enjoy their charm and sophistication.
Desert Home (Tamara L. Hawkinson) - Western art and architecture idea book featuring upscale southwest homes.
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Facing Sou
thwest: The Life and Houses of John Gaw Meem (Chris Wilson & Robert Reck) - A colorful exploration of the life and work of Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meem. Regarded as the leading Southwest architect of his time, Meem brought the Santa Fe style to its peak in the 1920s and 1930s. With original drawings, floor plans, and stunning color photographs, this book explores Meem's signature design elements and numerous examples of his unique Spanish- and Pueblo-influenced residences. 176 color and 100 black-and-white illustrations.
Mexicasa: The
Enchanting Inns and Haciendas of Mexico (Gina Hyams & Melba Levick) - Perched on a rugged coastline, set in verdant ranch land, or tucked away in a picturesque colonial town, the magnificent inns and haciendas of Mexico spring to life. These living museums contain wondrous collections of Mexican arts and crafts as well as enchanting gardens and courtyards. Captures the stunning architecture and colorful folk art that draws admirers from all over the world while author Gina Hyams reveals the tradition and unique story behind each retreat. An indispensible resource book as well as a celebration of the spirit of Mexico.
Mexicolor: The Spirit of Mexican Design (Tony Cohan, Masako Takahashi & Melba Levick) - Basking in sunlight and coursing with energy, Mexico enjoys a unique relationship with color – ins
pired, intrinsic, inseparable from life itself. This vibrancy sings forth in the pages of Mexicolor, the collaborative project of an artist, a photographer, and a writer all in love with the brilliant displays of color seen everywhere in Mexico: walls washed flamingo pink on top, deep matte blue on the bottom; a green flatbed truck heaped with orange marigolds; a sea of colorful skeletons at a Day of the Dead fiesta; the radiant reds, yellows, purples, and greens of the fruits and vegetables at el mercado. Mexicolor explores Mexico high and low, from colonial towns to dazzling beaches, from traditional workshops to contemporary interiors, from open markets to extraordinary homes and inns, uncovering the colorful artistry that permeates everyday life across this vast nation. Look no farther than this book for an ideal resource for anyone looking to brighten a home - a beautiful picture book brimming with imagination, creative ideas, and pure pleasure.
The New Hacienda (Karen Witynski & Joe P. Carr) - Originally dedicated to coffee, sugar, mesca
l, henequen, and wheat production, Old World haciendas have been transformed into myriad new roles – as country homes for artists, filmmakers, equestrians, and business entrepreneurs as well as eco-conscious resorts, art centers, riding schools, restaurants, and 21st century workspaces.
The hacienda lives on in the familiar use of natural materials and in the pared-down beauty of its interiors. Designers and architects have found inspiration in the visual culture of the hacienda and have integrated Mexican elements into new homes on both sides of the border. The New Hacienda offers a rich entrance to the world of Mexico's country estates and their influence on contemporary design.
The New Southwe
st Home: Innovative Ideas For Every Room (Suzanne Pickett Martinson) - This book offers a room-by-room tour of homes packed with innovation and tradition. Beginning at the front door, you are welcomed by art and elegant furniture. Kitchens are the heart of the home, and ideas abound to make the most functional room in the house also the most inviting. Chapters on bedrooms, bathrooms, entertainment rooms, offices, and playrooms complete the tour and perfectly demonstrate Southwest traditions in transition. Whether you are building, buying, remodeling, or just dreaming, this is the ultimate idea book.
thwest: The Life and Houses of John Gaw Meem (Chris Wilson & Robert Reck) - A colorful exploration of the life and work of Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meem. Regarded as the leading Southwest architect of his time, Meem brought the Santa Fe style to its peak in the 1920s and 1930s. With original drawings, floor plans, and stunning color photographs, this book explores Meem's signature design elements and numerous examples of his unique Spanish- and Pueblo-influenced residences. 176 color and 100 black-and-white illustrations.Mexicasa: The
Enchanting Inns and Haciendas of Mexico (Gina Hyams & Melba Levick) - Perched on a rugged coastline, set in verdant ranch land, or tucked away in a picturesque colonial town, the magnificent inns and haciendas of Mexico spring to life. These living museums contain wondrous collections of Mexican arts and crafts as well as enchanting gardens and courtyards. Captures the stunning architecture and colorful folk art that draws admirers from all over the world while author Gina Hyams reveals the tradition and unique story behind each retreat. An indispensible resource book as well as a celebration of the spirit of Mexico.Mexicolor: The Spirit of Mexican Design (Tony Cohan, Masako Takahashi & Melba Levick) - Basking in sunlight and coursing with energy, Mexico enjoys a unique relationship with color – ins
pired, intrinsic, inseparable from life itself. This vibrancy sings forth in the pages of Mexicolor, the collaborative project of an artist, a photographer, and a writer all in love with the brilliant displays of color seen everywhere in Mexico: walls washed flamingo pink on top, deep matte blue on the bottom; a green flatbed truck heaped with orange marigolds; a sea of colorful skeletons at a Day of the Dead fiesta; the radiant reds, yellows, purples, and greens of the fruits and vegetables at el mercado. Mexicolor explores Mexico high and low, from colonial towns to dazzling beaches, from traditional workshops to contemporary interiors, from open markets to extraordinary homes and inns, uncovering the colorful artistry that permeates everyday life across this vast nation. Look no farther than this book for an ideal resource for anyone looking to brighten a home - a beautiful picture book brimming with imagination, creative ideas, and pure pleasure.The New Hacienda (Karen Witynski & Joe P. Carr) - Originally dedicated to coffee, sugar, mesca
l, henequen, and wheat production, Old World haciendas have been transformed into myriad new roles – as country homes for artists, filmmakers, equestrians, and business entrepreneurs as well as eco-conscious resorts, art centers, riding schools, restaurants, and 21st century workspaces.The hacienda lives on in the familiar use of natural materials and in the pared-down beauty of its interiors. Designers and architects have found inspiration in the visual culture of the hacienda and have integrated Mexican elements into new homes on both sides of the border. The New Hacienda offers a rich entrance to the world of Mexico's country estates and their influence on contemporary design.
The New Southwe
st Home: Innovative Ideas For Every Room (Suzanne Pickett Martinson) - This book offers a room-by-room tour of homes packed with innovation and tradition. Beginning at the front door, you are welcomed by art and elegant furniture. Kitchens are the heart of the home, and ideas abound to make the most functional room in the house also the most inviting. Chapters on bedrooms, bathrooms, entertainment rooms, offices, and playrooms complete the tour and perfectly demonstrate Southwest traditions in transition. Whether you are building, buying, remodeling, or just dreaming, this is the ultimate idea book.
Santa Fe Design (Elmo Baca & Suzanne Deats) - Southwest architecture and design, including interior decor, pottery, painting, and motifs.
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Small Adobe House (Agnesa Reeve & Robert Reck) - Building or remodeling an adobe house is an artistic endeavor, with all the satisfaction – and occasional frustration – of any artistic effo
rt. But, once you’ve lived sheltered by adobe walls, you won’t want anything else.
Introducing the traditional ins and outs of each architectural element – roofs and ceilings, doors, windows, floors, walls, and portals – this book is both an introduction to adobe structures and an idea book for people who want to remodel a classic home or build a new one. Beyond the basics, Reeve & Reck illustrate possibilities for frills, show that any kind of interior décor is accepted by adobe walls, and give examples of contemporary innovations in adobe houses. The final word on the small adobe house is that it combines the best of several elements: comfort, adaptability, tradition, and almost limitless possibilities for expansion and personal expression.
Southwest Style
: A Home-Lover’s Guide to Architecture and Design (Linda Mason Hunter) - Hunter, a writer/stylist who specializes in design, provides a look at contemporary Southwest style – which goes beyond the pastel Native American design previously popular to include a mixture of Spanish, Mexican, and cowboy influences – and shows how to the look has been incorporated into home decor. First, an overview is given of the region and the traditional architectural styles and details that comprise the Southwest style. Then, homes in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah are depicted that exemplify each region's style from mountain to desert.
The Straw B
ale House (Athena Swentzell Steen, Bill Steen & David Bainbridge) - Imagine building a house with superior seismic stability, fire resistance, and thermal insulation, using an annually renewable resource, for half the cost of a comparable conventional home. Welcome to the straw bale house! Whether you build an entire house or something more modest – a home office or studio, a retreat cabin or guest cottage – plastered straw bale construction is an exceptionally durable and inexpensive option. What's more, it's fun, because the technique is easy to learn and easy to do yourself. And the resulting living spaces are unusually quiet and comfortable.
Traditional
Mexican Style Exteriors (Donna McMenamin & Richard Loper) - This book excites the reader’s imagination through nine chapters, including façades, doors, gates, portales & patios, columns, fountains, pools, cantera stonework, and gardens. Arcades support massive tiled roof overhangs and bring shade to the outdoor sala, an affirmation for outdoor living at its best. Sparkling pools and spouting fountains bring tranquility to flower-filled gardens and courtyards. The pictures will inspire decorators, designers, architects, builders, and homeowners looking for traditional and exciting ideas. Everyone who enjoys looking at beautiful façades, outdoor living areas, and gardens will covet this book.
Small Adobe House (Agnesa Reeve & Robert Reck) - Building or remodeling an adobe house is an artistic endeavor, with all the satisfaction – and occasional frustration – of any artistic effo
rt. But, once you’ve lived sheltered by adobe walls, you won’t want anything else.Introducing the traditional ins and outs of each architectural element – roofs and ceilings, doors, windows, floors, walls, and portals – this book is both an introduction to adobe structures and an idea book for people who want to remodel a classic home or build a new one. Beyond the basics, Reeve & Reck illustrate possibilities for frills, show that any kind of interior décor is accepted by adobe walls, and give examples of contemporary innovations in adobe houses. The final word on the small adobe house is that it combines the best of several elements: comfort, adaptability, tradition, and almost limitless possibilities for expansion and personal expression.
Southwest Style
: A Home-Lover’s Guide to Architecture and Design (Linda Mason Hunter) - Hunter, a writer/stylist who specializes in design, provides a look at contemporary Southwest style – which goes beyond the pastel Native American design previously popular to include a mixture of Spanish, Mexican, and cowboy influences – and shows how to the look has been incorporated into home decor. First, an overview is given of the region and the traditional architectural styles and details that comprise the Southwest style. Then, homes in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah are depicted that exemplify each region's style from mountain to desert.The Straw B
ale House (Athena Swentzell Steen, Bill Steen & David Bainbridge) - Imagine building a house with superior seismic stability, fire resistance, and thermal insulation, using an annually renewable resource, for half the cost of a comparable conventional home. Welcome to the straw bale house! Whether you build an entire house or something more modest – a home office or studio, a retreat cabin or guest cottage – plastered straw bale construction is an exceptionally durable and inexpensive option. What's more, it's fun, because the technique is easy to learn and easy to do yourself. And the resulting living spaces are unusually quiet and comfortable.Traditional
Mexican Style Exteriors (Donna McMenamin & Richard Loper) - This book excites the reader’s imagination through nine chapters, including façades, doors, gates, portales & patios, columns, fountains, pools, cantera stonework, and gardens. Arcades support massive tiled roof overhangs and bring shade to the outdoor sala, an affirmation for outdoor living at its best. Sparkling pools and spouting fountains bring tranquility to flower-filled gardens and courtyards. The pictures will inspire decorators, designers, architects, builders, and homeowners looking for traditional and exciting ideas. Everyone who enjoys looking at beautiful façades, outdoor living areas, and gardens will covet this book.
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