Known as the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico is an iconic Southwestern state offering one-of-a-kind landscapes, history, and food scene. From the vibrant city of Albuquerque to historic Santa Fe, New Mexico has a diverse range of attractions for anyone moving to the state. If you’re considering buying a home in New Mexico, you’ll also find that the state is home to plenty of unique home styles, sure to evoke that Southwestern feeling.
At Redfin, we’ve compiled a list of 6 New Mexico style homes you’re likely to find, whether you’re looking to buy a home in Albuquerque or a vacation home in Taos. Let’s explore some quintessential New Mexico home styles.
1) Pueblo Revival
Pueblo Revival homes are inspired by the traditional adobe homes of the Pueblo people. They typically have flat or sloping roofs with rounded edges and thick walls made of adobe or stucco that mimics the adobe look. These homes often have interior courtyards or patios, and large wooden beams supporting the roof. Interiors often have fireplaces, tile, with earth-toned finishes that reflect the Southwest’s natural landscape.
“Pueblo style architecture is synonymous with New Mexico,” says Ed Fitzgerald AIA. “With the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and sawmills in the 1800’s, wood trim, doors and windows were applied to adobe structures, creating the Territorial style. This style infused the simple minimalist walls of the Pueblo style with Greek Revival ornament through the application of window and door pediments, brick cornice trim, articulated columns, railings, and porches.”
The Pueblo Revival style is becoming increasingly popular across the state and into nearby regions. Mike Welton of Architects and Artisans comments on this resurgence, “Ancient adobe homes and churches, some crumbling and some still well-maintained, dot the lush landscape by the Los Pinos River in the San Juan Mountains. The Pueblo style is now seeing a revival across the West, particularly in…