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THE RENOVATION PATH

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Design Styles

Not sure what to call the look you love? Here are the styles we design, build, and remodel. Mix and match; most homes blend two.

Colonial-style interior with stone arches, exposed wooden ceiling beams, terracotta flooring, and views of a courtyard fountain.

Colonial

Thick stone walls, arched doorways, carved cantera, and courtyards at the heart of the home. The classic San Miguel look.

Cantera stone
Barro floors
Wrought iron
Wood beams
Double-height living room with a terracotta wall, exposed wooden beams, woven pendant light, white sofa, and wooden furniture.

Mexican

Bold color, handmade tile, and folk craft. Warm, joyful spaces rooted in local tradition.

Talavera tile
Saturated color
Clay & barro
Hand-woven textiles
Double-height living room with arched openings, sand-colored walls, cream sofas, and wooden furniture.

Contemporary Mexican

Clean lines with Mexican soul: plaster walls, local stone, and artisan pieces in a lighter, modern layout.

Chukum or plaster
Local stone
Artisan tile
Natural light
Contemporary living room with a curved cream sofa, round coffee table, and ring pendant lights.

Contemporary

Current, open, and light-filled, with large windows, neutral tones, and simple, confident forms.

Large glazing
Neutral palette
Mixed materials
Open plan
Minimalist living room with a cream lounge chair, low cabinet, stone coffee table, and black pendant light.

Minimalism

Quiet, edited spaces with integrated storage, hidden lighting, and only what you need.

Flush cabinetry
Large-format stone
Indirect lighting
Hidden storage
Japandi living room with a paper lantern, wooden slat wall, cream sofa, and low wooden coffee table.

Japandi

Japanese calm meets Scandinavian function: low furniture, light wood, and a muted, natural palette.

Light oak
Paper & rice lamps
Low furniture
Muted neutrals
Wabi sabi living room with textured beige walls, a low caramel-colored sofa, woven pendant light, and natural rug.

Wabi Sabi

Beauty in imperfection: raw plaster, aged wood, handmade ceramics, and soft, earthy light.

Raw plaster
Aged wood
Handmade ceramics
Linen
Scandinavian living and dining room with a light wooden table, curved-back chairs, cream sofa, and large windows.

Scandinavian

Bright, cozy, and practical, with pale woods, white walls, soft textiles, and clean lines.

Pale wood
White walls
Wool & knits
Simple forms
Nordic dining room with a wooden table, upholstered chairs, sculptural pendant lights, and branches in a ceramic vase.

Nordic

Scandinavian with more warmth and contrast: deeper woods, stone, and fireplaces for long evenings.

Dark-stained wood
Stone hearths
Sheepskin
Matte black
Covered tropical terrace with a pitched wooden ceiling, woven armchairs, wooden coffee table, and lush plants.

Tropical

Open-air living with lush planting, natural fibers, wood, and shaded terraces.

Rattan & cane
Teak
Lush planting
Shaded terraces
Rustic living room with exposed wooden beams, a stone wall, cream sofa, wooden coffee table, and woven baskets.

Rustic

Rough-hewn beams, stone, reclaimed wood, and hand-forged iron for a grounded, lived-in feel.

Reclaimed wood
Fieldstone
Forged iron
Exposed beams
Farmhouse living room with a vaulted wooden ceiling, exposed beams, stone fireplace, and cream sofas.

Farmhouse

Relaxed and welcoming, with shiplap, open shelving, apron sinks, and vintage touches.

Shiplap
Apron sink
Open shelving
Vintage hardware
Double-height industrial loft with black steel beams, large grid windows, gray sofas, and exposed pendant lighting.

Industrial

Exposed structure, concrete, steel, and brick, with big windows and a loft feel.

Polished concrete
Black steel
Exposed brick
Edison lighting
Elegant living room with a brass globe chandelier, curved cream sofa, green armchair, and large abstract artwork.

Art Deco

Glamorous geometry: brass, marble, rich color, velvet, and bold symmetrical patterns.

Brass & gold
Marble
Velvet
Geometric patterns
Retro dining room with a wooden table, chrome-framed chairs, a mushroom lamp, and colorful abstract wall art.

Retro

Mid-century and 70s influences: warm wood, curved forms, playful color, and statement lighting.

Walnut veneer
Curved furniture
Terrazzo
Statement lamps

The 5-Step Remodel Process

01

Assess

Understand existing conditions with the right specialists.

02

Prioritize

Separate essential repairs from desired improvements.

03

Design and scope

Agree on the work, decisions, and realistic contingencies.

04

Build with communication

Stay informed as work progresses and conditions become clearer.

05

Finish and handover

Review details and prepare the home for its next chapter.

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