The American Southwest possesses a remarkable allure for those seeking long summers and mild winters as well as the region’s rich and varied architecture based on the captivating historical and cultural traditions. In the Southwest, the sun plays a prominent role in home architecture and design in the manner of spacious windows, deep porches, heavy recessed doors, and comfortable outdoor living in the sense of bancos, fireplaces, and courtyards. The Pueblo and Santa Fe style homes exhibit solid earth-toned exteriors with soft lines, flat roofs, and wooden lintels coupled with splendid interior designs of eye-catching ceilings with exposed vigas, beams, and latillas, Kiva fireplaces surrounded by arched nichos, Southwestern Saltillo tiles and stone, and rustic furniture and cabinetry.
