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Greetings and welcome to your spring 2025 edition of Haciendas, featuring participants in the Santa Fe Home & Garden Expo with Remodelers Showcase. On March 15 and 16, many of the area’s top building and design tradespeople gather at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. All are eager to help you enhance, expand, and transform your spaces.
The Santa Fe Home & Garden Expo is a looking glass into the talent and purpose of the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association. I’m honored to serve as the association’s 2025 board president. The SFAHBA is dedicated to the advancement and preservation of the building trades in Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico and is overseen by a volunteer board. In such a rich architectural environment, we see it as vital to maintain Northern New Mexico’s unique design traditions. The SFAHBA and its members are committed to preserving these traditions, evolving, and upholding best-in-thefield practices.
During the show, tradespeople and retailers from a variety of areas showcase their products and services, but don’t miss the other offerings, including workshops, demonstrations, and a wonderful LEGO building contest for our future craftspeople! The show is an association tradition that has stood the test of time, just like the building legacy of Northern New Mexico.
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33 Casa Pintada Marries Old and New Hoopes Architects funneled this adobe residence’s artistic roots into a modern home. By Kelly Koepke
42 Basic to Beautiful
Homeowners can take a residence from standard to extraordinary via doors, windows, and cabinetry. Learn how these changes can update your home. By Ashley M. Biggers
50 As Big As All Outdoors
Five ways to blend indoor and outdoor living in every season By Ashley M. Biggers
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CASA PINTADA MARRIES OLD AND NEW
Hoopes Architects funneled this adobe residence’s artistic roots into a modern home with eccentric touches.
By Kelly Koepke Photography by Kate Russell
The Casa Pintada remodel includes artistic details, such as hand-painted beams by Jesus Garcia of Expert Painting.
Two strong visions drove the renovation of Casa Pintada, an adobe home on Acequia Madre on Santa Fe’s historic Eastside. First, the homeowners wanted an open-floor-plan addition to serve as the common areas of the house they purchased in 2018. Second, they wanted lots of color, interesting beams, and a light-filled artistic flair. Two tall orders for the neighborhood, the existing 2,150square-foot structure, and the $1.5 million renovation budget — but the final product earned Hoopes Architects the 2024 Home Expo & Remodel Show Grand Award for Excellence in Remodeling honor.
“One of the challenges was shoehorning in the 1,025-squarefoot, first-floor addition, considering the lot coverage restrictions from the Historic Review Board,” says project architect Charles Rosenberg. “Keeping the Pueblo-revival style was part of the plan, an exercise in massing, composition, and inches in everything
from overhangs to door and window sizes and placement and even parapet height.”
Hitting the first goal — the open floor plan — meant changing almost everything about the home’s original layout. The original downstairs kitchen became the primary bedroom. And a first-floor L-shaped addition expanded the original living room to encompass dining and kitchen spaces with covered outdoor seating.
Architects reconfigured the upstairs to create two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious rooftop deck. The only space that wasn’t repurposed was a “hidden” room — a small, low-ceilinged seating area nestled between stories. A nod to one of the previous owners, artist Seymour Tubis, included restoring and preserving a beam and pully he used to lift large canvases to his secondfloor studio.
Hoopes Architects, Casanova Construction, and RJV Interior Design partnered to realize the homeowners’ vision for color throughout the home.
The adobe home, which dates to the 1940s, is in the historic district. However, the Historic Districts Review Board rated the property’s status as “noncontributing” to the neighborhood’s character due to additions in 1968 and 1974.
This made the job easier for builder James Casanova of Casanova Construction, but the project was not without challenges. The home required all new electrical wiring and replumbing to incorporate radiant heat, and ductwork for cooling mini-splits. A quirky 10-by-10foot basement became the new mechanical room.
Jim Hands of Hands Engineering evaluated the stability of the original adobe walls, allowing the builder to gut the house, tear out old slabs, pour new ones, install radon mitigation measures, level the mismatched floor heights common in older adobes, and mount structural steel beams to support the weight of the upper story over the new, spacious common areas. “We tried to keep as many of the adobe walls as possible, furring them out with thicker plaster to make them plumb. But that’s what everyone loves about adobe — it’s not perfect. In fact, in the hidden room, we created a Plexiglas window to see the original mud walls before replastering the rest of the room and most other areas to match the new construction,” Rosenberg says.
Builders replaced the windows with Kolbe’s VistaLuxe line of aluminum-clad wood windows, which met the homeowners’ desire for more light and unobstructed views. “People looking for a steel window look with its narrow profile pay three times as much and don’t get much insulation value,” says Rā Patterson, a local Kolbe representative. “Using this line with low-e glass and inside wood finished to match the outside color increases the energy efficiency of the home, is reflective of UV rays, and provides tighter seals.”
Many homes in Santa Fe include custom finish work, tile, and furniture, and Casa Pintada is no exception. Interior designer Rhonda J. Vaughan of RJV Interior Design of Grand Prairie, Texas, who had worked with the homeowners on more than a dozen previous projects, envisioned and fabricated much of the living room furniture, the dining room table, and the Shidoni Foundry–made bronze kitchen island counter and integrated sink.
Only the “hidden” room wasn’t reimagined during the remodel; however, it too received an artistic touch via a mural by Sherry Trusty.
Hoopes and Associates fulfilled the homeowners’ wish for an open-concept living space.
Of particular pride to Vaughan is the intricate Moroccan tile stove backsplash and the exquisite glass mosaic in the primary shower, inspired by the tilework at Santa Fe’s Inn of the Five Graces. Vaughan had it created on interlocking mesh sheets for easier installation.
“The powder room wall also has wonderful handmade tile stenciled with metallic paint, set at the edge of a light well so that natural light washes down. When these clients create a home somewhere, they embrace the culture and want the home to have the meaning of the place, its culture and feel,” she says, pointing to the tile and the hand-carved mesquite interior doors and great room beams as examples.
Each interior door is unique, hand-carved by Fernando Horta of Horta’s Woodworks after patterns Vaughan adapted from historical Spanish colonial doors. Horta also carved the beams, the kitchen island legs, and all the cabinetry.
Jesus Garcia of Expert Painting painted the wood beams with stencils Vaughan made, after she and Garcia experimented with hundreds of combinations of colors, paints, and stains. The designs incorporate motifs meaningful to the family, such as the honeybee and interlocking trinity symbol. These motifs also appear in Texas artist Sherry Trusty’s paintings on the outdoor portal ceiling, a guest bedroom fireplace, and the whimsical tree of life mural in the hidden sitting room.
“We leaned toward Spanish colonial but with a 21st-century outlook,” Vaughan says. “People describe it as eclectic, which is taking the best from form, function, history, new, and old and making all those things work together. The clients wanted to embrace culture and craftsmanship, imbue things with meaning, make it feel Santa Fe, and make it beautiful.”
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James Casanova (left) and architects Craig Hoopes and Charles Rosenberg with Hoopes Architects in front of the award-winning remodel
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Texas artist Sherry Trusty added the finishing touch to this portal with a custom ceiling painting.
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Homeowners can take a residence from standard to extraordinary via new doors, windows, and cabinetry. These updates can improve functionality and livability — and express your distinctive aesthetics.
DOORS
“Why wouldn’t you want a custom door if you can have it?” asks Melissa Coleman, La Puerta Originals, Inc. president and the wife of founder Scott Coleman. She observes that doors “say a lot about who you are and a lot about your home. . . . A front or entry door is a good way to express yourself — and there’s added value to that. By far, homes we’ve done doors and cabinetry for sell at a higher market price.”
The family-owned company taps what it considers to be the nation’s largest collection of architectural antique materials salvaged from around the world to fashion doors, cabinetry, and other home accents in its Santa Fe production facility. La Puerta’s collection and process allow it to create one-of-a-kind doors, as well as design accents, such as beams, column, cabinets, vent hoods, and freestanding furniture pieces.
Thirty years ago, Scott Coleman, a graduate of the Southern California Institute of Architecture, began incorporating reclaimed Mexican doors into his building projects. However, he quickly found that few antique doors would fit into modern openings. They required slight modifications, such as making doors higher or aligning uneven edges.
La Puerta’s craftspeople modify the antique materials with reclaimed wood. “We were green before green was cool,” Melissa Coleman says. “We value the craftsmanship of the antique material. So much material goes to waste. It’s better for the planet to reuse something.”
Creating a custom door allows clients to find or fashion something that speaks to them. Each piece has “a history, a story. It comes from some place. Homeowners can choose something meaningful to them,” she says.
Coleman recommends that people hoping to incorporate custom doors consider budget first. “We make everything from reclaimed material, so [the cost] is going to be above most builder-grade doors,” she says. “A lot of people are sticker-shocked by what we do, but it’s valuable material and there’s a finite amount of the material. We work with very talented people, and we pay a good and fair wage. It’s a value statement of how we price our product. Both Scott and I believe these are things that add value not only to your home but also to your life.”
Coleman says that when collaborating with craftspeople, clients should envision an aesthetic, including how a door is going to look with other elements of the home. Custom work takes time, she observes. La Puerta’s clients can expect to wait three to four months for a completed design.
Regardless of the style, Coleman says that custom doors can add character and value to a home.
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WINDOWS
Replacing old windows may not top homeowners’ priority lists for updates, but new windows can impact a home’s value, comfort, and aesthetic. Updating windows increases energy efficiency, reduces noise pollution, boosts curb appeal, and provides clear outdoor views —qualities that current homeowners can enjoy and potential buyers will find attractive.
Sometimes new windows aren’t optional, for example when the old ones are no longer operational, there’s swelling or warping around a sill, they’re causing a draft or are single pane, or a sash is out of square. Delaying window replacements, “may mean an increase in your heating and cooling costs, a compromise in your comfort, and the chance of causing more costly installation due to damage of the structures around the windows of the home,” says Tonya Gonzales, retail sales manager of Pella Windows & Doors Southwest. Whether replacing windows by choice or
necessity, homeowners can select from numerous options to play up a home’s style.
First, clients can choose among various frame materials, including wood, fiberglass, and vinyl. Materials affect look as well as price. Vinyl-frame options may begin at a few hundred dollars; aluminum-clad wood windows are more expensive. However, when considering budget, “it’s important to ask, ‘How long do I want these to last? How committed to this home am I?’
If you’re a lifer in that home [keep in mind that] the average life expectancy of a vinyl window can be 10 years. . . . An aluminum-clad window can be a 30-year window,” says Melissa Cobb, project manager at Architectural Windows & Doors.
Gonzales echoes this sentiment. “As tempting as it is to scrimp, windows aren’t the place to be overly budget conscious. In the long run, it’s usually most cost-effective to install the best window
Black frames accent the contemporary style of this southwest home.
you can afford with a reputable company,” she says. Elements such as the type of window operation, glass package (which impacts energy efficiency), and warranty can also affect price.
When it comes to windows’ appearance, homeowners can choose to replicate traditional style — a common choice in Santa Fe — or innovate. Even if homeowners are replicating an original look, replacing windows still allows them to incorporate modern technology and innovations in function and efficiency, Gonzales says.
To customize the windows’ look, homeowners can select exterior frame colors. “You can create a more playful look with a beautiful teal color or a more sophisticated feel with a dark bronze or black,” Cobb observes.
Simulated divided light bars offer a second avenue for customization. These glazed lines on glass can create the appearance of
multiple panes. Vertical and horizontal glazing forming a grid pattern lends windows a traditional style. Horizontal lines, an increasingly popular option, contribute to a modern home aesthetic.
Homeowners can accent window frames boldly by adding a brickmould or additional trim inside or out. “If they wanted to have windows make more of a statement on the interior, they could add trim all the way around. And the trim doesn’t have to be the same color as the window frame,” Cobb says.
Finally, homeowners can customize glazing beads — strips of material that hold the glass in its frame and create a seal to prevent air and water from entering. Concave glazing beads create a traditional look, while squared-off glazing beads create a more contemporary look.
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CABINETS
Custom cabinetry can improve a home’s functionality and enhance the look and feel of its interior, according to Max Watkins, creative director and chief operating officer of Southwest Countertops & Cabinetry, LLC. Custom cabinetry can also be a near necessity in Santa Fe, where sometimes walls built hundreds of years ago are out of plumb and homes were built to accommodate much smaller people and living areas, he says.
Functionally, custom cabinets offer the opportunity for homeowners to match cabinet design with their lifestyles. Custom cabinets can house large bean pots, copper pan collections, specialty cake tins, and more.
Watkins recommends beginning kitchen cabinet updates by considering what’s not working in the space. Have two drawers that open into each other? Ceilings that appear too low and enclosed? Those are things a custom cabinetry designer takes into consideration. “Making a list of things that [you] would like addressed, changed, or mitigated somehow, that’s a cabinet contractor’s dream — an achievable list of things to work on,” Watkins says.
While homeowners can expect to pay more for custom cabinetry, the difference between standard and custom may not be as much as you expect. Watkins says off-the-shelf cabinets at big box stores are going to be the least expensive options, with an entry-
level price point. Prices at online sources that tailor offerings to DIY homeowners are 10 to 20 percent higher than that, and custom cabinetry pricing can compete with those sources.
He advises considering materials and longevity. “Some of the lower-end materials degrade quickly and you have to replace the cabinets twice,” he says. “If you want to stay in your home, look at cabinets with upgraded features like soft close, dovetail doors, and plywood construction. It’s also more sustainable to use quality materials that are going to last 30 to 40 years as opposed to cheap cabinets that are going to break down in five to 10 years and create more waste.”
He advises homeowners to think about how materials are going to age. “We see a lot of trends come down the pipeline that are very specific to a time and they start feeling dated quickly,” he says. He recommends that instead of following trends, homeowners follow their personal styles and honor the home they live in.
Colored cabinetry has soared in popularity, with clients opting for one color for upper cabinets and another for lower and sometimes adding a separate color on an accent island. However, Watkins advises choosing colors carefully. “Navy was really popular two to five years ago. That’s a good example of a color that dates a kitchen to the late 2010s and early 2020s,” he says.
Clockwise: Wood cabinets can lean contemporary or classic, depending on the wood, door style, and pulls; homeowners opt for alternate cabinet materials on one wall and the island.
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Now, colors such as sage green, taupe, beige, and Navajo white are trending. Watkins believes these colors will be more timeless here because they will always fit Santa Fe style.
Natural wood tones are also trendy, and the choice fits the vibe of rustic New Mexican homes. Watkins recommends tried-andtrue knotty alder wood rather than pine, which tends to yellow quickly. Homes with a modern aesthetic can also opt for wood. In this case, he also suggests choosing a slab-style door without a raised panel to blend with contemporary style.
Clients are also opting for “appliance garages,” cabinets to hide kitchen staples such as refrigerators, and trash and storage bins. These high-ticket decorative cabinets improve a kitchen’s appearance by hiding some of the unsightly functions. Coffee bars and other designated areas for certain tasks are also in high demand.
Regardless of the style or composition of the selected cabinets, Watkins recommends that homeowners work with a company that can create a 3D rendering to better visualize the space they intend to update. Southwest Countertops & Cabinetry creates these images and takes an additional final step, when salespeople tape out the footprint of where the cabinets will sit in a room. This allows homeowners to evaluate whether the layout will function well and best suit their lifestyle needs ahead of their custom updates. — AMB
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AS BIG AS ALL OUTDOORS
Five ways to blend indoor and outdoor living in every season
Indoor/outdoor living has risen as a national trend, but the great outdoors has always been part of the Santa Fe lifestyle. “We have four beautiful seasons and bright skies,” observes Solange Serquis, owner of Serquis + Associates Landscape Architecture. The outdoors, from public lands to our backyards, is “a reason to live here,” she says.
It’s impossible not to integrate interior and exterior spaces, experts say. Outdoor spaces aren’t just enjoyed while spending time on your portal or in your garden.
“You’re going to see your outdoor space from indoor space,” says David Rentfrow, who has owned The Firebird, an indoor/outdoor retailer, since 2020. Luxurious, well-appointed interior spaces may feel less so if views are of a broken-down patio set, Rentfrow observes.
Serquis + Associates created multiple outdoor vignettes visible from inside this home.
HERE ARE FIVE WAYS TO SEAMLESSLY BLEND INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING AT YOUR HOME:
1 Use visual vignettes as invitations into the outdoors
Serquis recommends creating scenes that are both visible from the indoors and enjoyed in the outdoors. A seating area, a sculpture, and even simple decorative grass can fulfill this purpose.
Many of Rentfrow’s customers use outdoor firepits as gathering places. However, he observes that firepits can still serve a visual purpose even if not being used daily. His own firepit “has steel rods that mimic a teepee look. It’s almost like a structural piece,” he says.
Serquis advises creating different levels of vignettes to draw the eye from near the home into the far distance. Of course, scenic views, for example of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, can help create this multilevel visual. Creating gathering or seating areas at near and middle distances can also draw people away from the home and into the outdoors to further enjoy a space.
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Consider four-season outdoor living
Serquis advises considering how visual vignettes will change throughout the seasons. “If you have a rock sculpture, it becomes another sculpture in the snow,” she says. She also reminds homeowners to think about how the sun’s movement through the seasons creates different points of interest.
Rentfrow says enjoying outdoor spaces every season is possible thanks to advances in heating options. “Whether electric or gas, [outdoor heaters] add 12-month versatility to the space. And [heaters] aren’t just a winter function. During monsoon season, they might be needed to take the chill off,” he says. Modern heating options can be dialed between low and high to fit the current weather and the residents’ wishes. There are also more options than the mushroom-like heaters frequently used on restaurant patios, Rentfrow says. Heaters can be mounted to portal ceilings and otherwise seamlessly integrated into outdoor spaces.
A fire feature from The Firebird creates a gathering place throughout the seasons with furniture from Brown Jordan.
3 Ease the transition between the indoors and outdoors
There are three primary ways to accomplish this goal, Serquis says. First, homeowners can create seamless openings to the outdoors using doors with large glass panes and pocket doors that disappear when open. Second, Serquis recommends using the same materials, such as flooring, indoors and out. This smooths the experience of moving from indoor spaces to outdoors, or vice versa, because the aesthetic remains more constant. Finally, she recommends mediating the transition from indoor to outdoor spaces by creating a covered patio instead of exiting immediately from the house to the yard.
4 Make outdoor spaces cozy
Rentfrow says his clients are increasingly treating exterior spaces like indoor rooms. “You’re going to put down a rug, a coffee table, accent pillows, and accent lighting. You’re staging the space where it’s incredibly inviting, not just an outdoor couch under a portal,” he says.
To best accessorize a space, Rentfrow advises taking a step back to think about how it will be utilized. Screens can make multiple rooms out of one. And the sky’s nearly the limit with outdoor furniture, which is available in custom frame colors and with numerous fabric choices. “Whatever tones are in your [indoor] living space, tie in those colors to your outdoor space,” Rentfrow recommends.
Serquis observes that this can also be a budget-friendly design approach and one suiting those living in small spaces because these furniture pieces can easily be taken from indoors to outdoors.
5 Consider plants and planters
Serquis observes a growing awareness of pollinator gardens — landscapes that integrate flowering plants friendly to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Pollinator-friendly plants not only create beautiful natural surroundings but also make outdoor spaces interactive. Of course, she advises using plants that will thrive in the high desert environment.
Rentfrow says patio and yard planters can continue the home’s aesthetic. “We have planters in teak, metal, and concrete. They can be strategically placed so an irrigation company can run lines to them so there are live plants all around,” he observes.
Overall, Rentfrow says there are numerous options to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces — and often these small updates can have a big impact.
— AMB
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Photos (from top): Courtesy Serquis + Associates and The Firebird
The Firebird helps homeowners blend indoor/outdoor living spaces and kitchens, as with this space divided by multi-slide patio doors.
Lavender planted near this fire feature provides a multi-sensory experience at this Serquis + Associates project.
1 RIVER VIEWS REMODEL
When Mike Jørgensen and Laura Long of Jørgensen Builders visited this Abiquiú residence, they knew the primary goal was opening the home to Chama River views and connecting the interior with the outside environment.
Doing so was a two-year process that involved significant structural alterations, including removing two walls, raising the headers to increase the volume of the kitchen/living room area, closing off a walkway to the drawing room, and otherwise updating the floor plan to create better flow.
The owner’s love of cooking brought special consideration to the kitchen, where it was important to create strategic storage for equipment and serving dishes. “That kitchen acts as an all-day café, transitioning from breakfast to cocktail hour with ease,” Long says.
The remodeled space features a La Cornue induction range from Builders Source Appliance Gallery, with custom cabinetry from Luis Cordova painted to match. Quartzite countertops from Sherpa Stone and tile with a hand-painted medallion from Statements help finish the space. A built-in dry bar with a mirrored-glass backsplash offers picturesque views.
The client chose Jørgensen Builders after seeing Laura Long and Mike Jørgensen’s residence during a previous Parade of Homes. The home embodied a mix of Indigenous, Spanish, and contemporary American influences — the aesthetic the client hoped to accomplish. “Merging cultural heritages takes a lot of thought,” Long observes. “We can determine the best way to integrate those styles into a complete updated look. The client wanted a bit of everything. We decided to keep the best and get rid of the rest.”
The result features traditional elements such as Saltillo tiles, vigas, diamond plaster finish, antique doors, and a kiva fireplace created by Zia Masonry. An explosion of color in the living room, featuring couches with southwestern-style fabric and accents from Linson’s Design Source, creates a contemporary feel and expresses the owner’s playful personality. A mural of Frida Kahlo painted by Santa Fe artist Kristin Bortles and Native-made pots lining the dining room table illustrate the owner’s love of art.
“The client’s goal was to capture the outside view while increasing the function and flow of the spaces,” Long says. “Every decision was thoughtfully and meaningfully considered, and the result exceeded the materials used for the work.”
BEFORE
Left and above right: The dining room, built-in bar, and kitchen of the remodeled residence. Right: Before
2 COHESIVE REMODEL
As with many Santa Fe homes, the bones of this house were built by Allen Stamm in the 1960s. As is also often the case, this residence had been added onto and remodeled multiple times. The process left the house rambling.
The homeowners hired the Praxis Design Build team to reimagine an awkward outdoor entry, demolish and rebuild the primary suite, and create more space for their extensive art collection. In the process, Praxis also transformed a back porch into a generous dining room and replaced the existing kitchen to improve function and style. Only the living room and guest suite were untouched, though the circulation to and through both improved during the remodel.
The new wood-and-steel entry portal creates a bold and beautiful invitation to the front door and the welcoming home within. Praxis kept the existing walnut doors and used them as inspiration for a walnut art display cabinet in the entryway.
For the primary suite update, Praxis created a multipurpose space with a comfortable office area, soaring bedroom ceiling, custom closet, and en suite bath. Here, tile and solid surface details executed by JT Tile and La Piedra Granite create a beautiful retreat, with a soaking tub overlooking the garden. The suite also includes a three-sided gas fireplace that adds warmth to the bedroom and office.
In the remodeled kitchen, stainless appliances, oak cabinets by Sierra Woods Cabinets, and white solid surface countertops by La Piedra Granite circulate around a dramatic and beautiful island with room for seating. The space anchors the house practically and aesthetically, and it now forms the emotional heart of the home.
The residence also received practical upgrades, including a new electric heating and cooling system and a solar photovoltaic array by Positive Energy Solar, which increased comfort and sustainability. New Marvin windows invite the outdoors in and cast a dramatic light through the addition. Because connecting the house to the extensive gardens drove the project, the indoor/outdoor feel the windows create is perhaps the most dramatic and beautiful feature of the finished remodel.
The design/build crew’s expertise and flexibility allowed it to navigate unexpected challenges and execute the fixed-bid project’s upgrades just 10 percent over the original bid.
BEFORE
Left and above right: The living room and kitchen of the remodeled residence. Right: Before
3 EVOLVING ACCESSORY SPACE
Harvey Monroe of Terraplen Architects has a long history with this home and neighborhood. He was involved in the original development of the Pueblo Alegre neighborhood, where this residence is located. Terraplen has also overseen the reenvisioning of this residence twice — first via a 600-square-foot addition and garage remodel in 2003 to create an artist studio and most recently by turning the artist studio into a guest house, which the homeowner intends to use as a rental unit. Terraplen collaborated with general contractor Eagle Construction on the build and Lloyd & Associates Architects on the interior design for the recent remodel.
Converting the space required behind-the-walls work, including connecting existing and upgrading mini-split, electrical, and plumbing systems. The creation of the guest house also involved building a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, as well as the addition of several new commercial-grade windows to make the space light and airy. Structural modifications were needed to support the placement of the windows, but “it was more of a finish project than a structural build,” Monroe says.
The remodel team maintained the structure’s original Pueblostyle exterior aesthetic and added fine craftsmanship touches to the facade and yard fencing. Designers transformed the interior to create a contemporary style, most notably in the kitchen and bathroom. They also added a barn-style door to divide the living room and bedroom, which added craftsmanship detail and maximized the use of space.
During the five-month project, the designers and builders worked closely with the homeowner to make on-the-fly adjustments to maximize space and achieve the look she wanted for cabinetry, closets, and bathroom finishes. Additionally, some aspects of the original addition, such as the doors, had aged and needed to be redone. The project was completed on time and met the owner’s goals of a creating a contemporary guest house.
Left and above right: The remodeled guest house and outdoor patio. Right below: The remodel in process
4 SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST
Homeowners tasked landscape architects Serquis + Associates with perfecting and finishing previously incomplete outdoor spaces at their new residence. Before the home purchase, the outdoor spaces had been hastily finished, without enough care.
The landscape design team sought to integrate the exterior spaces with the impeccably finished interior spaces, optimize the home’s orientation to views of the New Mexican landscape, and grant the homeowners harmonious indoor/outdoor living.
Wayfinding was top of mind for the designers. Originally, the home’s entrance was obscured. Serquis + Associates cut into the existing driveway pavers to establish a clear area for guest parking and to direct guests to the entry courtyard. The team then re-envisioned and completely remodeled that courtyard. They removed column tile that was incongruous with the home and replaced it with stucco to match the residence.
The team also stripped tile from the exterior fireplace and refinished it with steel plates. The dark steel became a unifying material throughout the exterior redesign. It also provided a calm, refined material palette. To complement the fireplace’s height, Serquis + Associates created an elevated platform to increase enjoyment of the area. It connected the platform to the main entrance via a path. A large side door also opens to the courtyard, which allows for an open connection to the courtyard from the interior.
The designers installed a steel pergola over the outdoor sitting area. The pergola is visually lightweight; its trellising has strategic openings to frame horizon views and minimize view obstruction. Serquis + Associates planted vines nearby to provide shade in the summer and sun in the winter when the vines go dormant.
An existing portal off the main living areas was quite narrow, which limited its functionality. The team expanded the portal and added exterior tile to unify it with the other outdoor spaces. The team also added a landing outside the primary bedroom.
No outdoor space remained untouched. Serquis + Associates addressed the areas outside the courtyard walls and the driveway beyond. It created a boulder garden and utilized low-growing vegetation to preserve horizon views to definitively situate the home in the landscape.
BEFORE
Left and above right: The remodeled portal and exterior courtyard of the remodeled residence. Right: Before
5 PRIMARY BATH RETREAT
When Thea Mason, interior designer for Three Roots Design, approached the remodel of her client’s West Alameda primary bath, she aimed to update the space while seamlessly integrating it into the rest of the home. She’d previously helped the owner remodel the kitchen and furnish the home. The primary suite bathroom, with its larger-than-needed walk-in shower, was next on the list.
Creating the homeowner’s dream space, which included a soaking tub and a kiva fireplace, involved removing a balcony off the bathroom to extend the room’s footprint. Doing so required navigating Historic Districts Review Board requirements, because the remodel altered the home’s exterior. It also required numerous adaptations based on what Ray Valdez of J.M. Evans Construction found after opening the walls of the residence, whose original footprint dated to the 1920s.
Overall, the process took two years.
The J.M. Evans Construction team wove the expanded split cedar ceiling with existing planks to masterfully match the original ceiling. The bathroom plasterwork also matches the rest of the home.
Although the homeowner had hoped to install a piece from her art collection on an open wall of the bathroom, ultimately the homeowner and Mason found the plasterwork so lovely that they opted for a different solution: Santa Fe artist Urszula Bolimowski painted a one-of-a-kind mural with flowers, bees, and butterflies. “We created something simple to fill the owner’s cup to have original art there. It was a collaborative idea to keep it white, organic, and flowing along the wall in a natural way,” Mason says.
The homeowner wished to save the bathroom countertops and sink to avoid waste. Mason paired these preexisting features with a custom vanity by local carpenter Rodrigo Rodriguez, who also made mirrors for the room.
Ultimately, Mason achieved the homeowner’s vision of a second-story oasis nestled in the trees. Along with designing the kiva fireplace, she added a fur rug to cushion bare feet stepping out of the bathtub, Indigenous rugs for style and comfort in front of the vanity, and a rolling cart so the homeowner could enjoy a cup of coffee while preparing for the day.
The space “feels like you could get a good book and find a corner to read in. It’s welcoming and warm, and all of those details are things I would attribute to the whole home and were important to bring into the bathroom,” Mason says.
BEFORE
Left and above right: The kiva fireplace, soaker tub, and vanity of the remodeled primary bathroom. Right: Before
6 ADOPTING LOCAL STYLE
When the owners of this residence relocated from California, they hoped to transform the primary bath and kitchen to reflect local style. With their white-on-white color schemes, the spaces reflected an early 2000s aesthetic and didn’t evoke a Santa Fe look. So the owners enlisted Heceli De Leon of Heceli Kitchens and Baths to add color, a New Mexican vibe, and modern accents. De Leon collaborated with Edy Keeler, from whom she has purchased Edy Keeler Interiors, throughout the remodel.
Over the course of a year, Innovative Building Solutions contractor Luis Mingura executed De Leon’s designs. In the primary bath, fleur-de-lis tile; rich, dark cabinetry; and chocolate and cream colors ground the space in Old World style. Antique double doors add to the storied feel.
The kitchen remodel featured functional updates, including removing a peninsula, which allowed De Leon to extend the width and depth of the kitchen. The newly expanded space allowed for an island, which provided ample work room as well as an improved flow throughout the space. Southwest Countertops helped solve logistical challenges around the island countertop overhang and delivered the leg room the homeowners desired for the seating area.
De Leon also created custom storage to accommodate the homeowners’ wine and whiskey collection. The addition gave the designers and builders pause when the cabinet doors ordered to conceal the wine fridge didn’t fit the fridge’s new dimensions, which the manufacture had updated without notice. However, the team pivoted and achieved a seamless look that also incorporated custom grapevine pulls.
De Leon achieved the homeowners’ wishes for color and local style with olive green cabinets, Desert Canyon granite countertops with veins of green and golds, and a bold earthy tone backsplash in the kitchen.
Left and above right: The remodeled primary bath and kitchen. Below right: Before
7 FINISHING TOUCHES FOR A FOREVER HOME
Built in 1993, this loved home was ready for a transformation. The existing kitchen, breakfast nook, and living room were divided by half-height walls, step-down partitions, and narrow doorways. The homeowner envisioned a chef’s kitchen, a dining room to display beloved family heirlooms, and a cozy corner banco for family dinners.
First, structural elements needed to be addressed. During design development, structural engineers confirmed that the large beam dividing the kitchen and breakfast nook had sagged over an inch in the center. The design, installation, and renovation team at DMC partnered with Carrillo’s Construction to replace the beam, making it flush with the kitchen ceiling and thus further opening the space. Additionally, DMC concealed a plumbing chase in the dividing wall, allowing the designers to incorporate a glass cabinet and wine storage tower in the large kitchen island. As the kitchen renovation progressed, the homeowners became aware that the outdated living room also needed updates. They opted for modernized finishes and storage solutions to better suit their lifestyle. DMC introduced new Saltillo tile throughout all areas of the remodel, including the living room. The skilled team at Rivera Tile Works did the installation. McAdams and Sons masterfully fabricated and installed hardwood flooring to replace old, creaky, and peeling stair floor planks. The front door was also shifted from its awkward placement, which had created a pinch point with the stairs. The space then allowed for a small foyer. A stair rail cap, fabricated by DMC, now frames the home’s entrance with intentional details.
To achieve aesthetic continuity, the wood latillas in the breakfast nook and vigas in the living room were stained to match. DMC also oversaw fabrication of new baseboards and windowsills and the refinishing of textured walls to a Level 5 finish. The client chose a neutral paint and thoughtful light fixtures to allow for reflected sunlight during the day and a warm glow at night.
DMC’s partnership with its Santa Fe–area subcontractors, fabricators, and vendors brought this transformation to life, achieving the client’s dream forever home.
Left and above right: The transformed kitchen and open floor plan dining room/kitchen/breakfast nook in the remodeled home. Right: Before
8 AN EYE TO THE FUTURE
When homeowner Jeanne DiLoreto retired to Santa Fe after years in Washington, D.C., she debated building new or renovating. Ultimately, she chose to remodel and add on to her home. She hoped to reimagine the 1980s residence where she’d raised her daughter with a key goal: aging in place.
She chose Lisa D. Martinez Design, LLC, to oversee the reimagining of her backyard garden, a whole house remodel, and a primary suite addition that includes a bedroom, bathroom, closet, and utility room. When the original contractor, Doug Cox of Advantage Construction, died, she asked Martinez’s general contracting company, B Constructiv, LLC, to complete the multiyear, carefully staged remodel that maximizes accessibility and comfort.
Knowing a backyard update would be more difficult after the primary suite addition, Martinez began with the backyard, where the team created and raised the metal terraced gardens so that DiLoreto could tend them without bending. They added ramps so she could continue to reach the gardens and pursue her hobby throughout her life.
The new primary suite overlooks the garden, which also includes a custom sculpture and a cascading waterfall. Accessibility also flows throughout the primary suite, which includes a spacious bath with a roll-in shower. Soaring ceilings and structural details make the bedroom feel expansive while adding visual interest.
Outfitting the home for DiLoreto no matter what the years bring also influenced the choice of beautifully finished non-slip concrete floors, 36-inch doors and wide hallways throughout the house, ADA-compliant thresholds, a walk-in tub in the spare bathroom, wall-hung toilets, raised electrical outlets on walls, levered door hardware and faucets, and a front entrance with both steps and a ramp that seamlessly integrates with the landscaping.
DiLoreto’s wish to enhance the original solar heating system built into the house and use solar energy guided Martinez’s angled roof design. That choice transformed the home’s style from Pueblo revival to contemporary. It also allowed for interior updates to match. Builders matched the slope of the formerly flat kitchen ceiling with that of the living room, allowing the open-concept space to feel even more expansive.
Ultimately, Martinez helped DiLoreto create a house that provides for all ages and abilities, as well as one that will allow her to continue enjoying her passions for gardening and cooking.
Left and above right: The entrance to the remodeled home.
9 TWO TRANSFORMED SPACES
Whenever Fabuwallous Solutions initiates a home remodel, its goals are to create and develop spaces that reflect each client’s dream, as well as their distinctive personalities and lifestyle.
The partial remodel of this newly purchased residence, which overlooks the Mansion Drive area and surrounding mountains, focused on the revitalization of two specific spaces: a vast rectangular room that would accommodate both a dining space and living area, and a small nondescript room adjacent to the dining area that would be significant to the client’s daily comfort and pleasure. Originally, the main space was an enormously large rectangle with no visual walled divisions. To create a sense of separate dining and living spaces, Fabuwallous fabricated floating soffit ceilings at two different heights. The dining room received a lower ceiling placement, which exudes a more intimate feeling, while the living area’s higher ceiling creates a greater sense of spaciousness. Layers of dimmable ambient lighting along the upper walls and above and below each soffit foster comfortable illumination for a myriad of moods throughout the rooms.
A wall of glass in the living room, with a door opening to the deck, offers a stunning panorama of mountain views. Continuing a black color scheme used throughout the remodeled spaces, a large corner kiva fireplace and a bar area add warmth and comfort to the living room.
Fabuwallous also transformed a previously nondescript room adjoining the dining area into a desired family retreat. It is separated from the dining room by a 7-foot timber-framed entrance. Smooth black plaster walls that rise to a stamped tin ceiling offer an inviting warm ambience, enhanced by stained hickory wood flooring. Three side-by-side, wall-mounted televisions create a special environment for all to enjoy.
Thanks to a collaboration between the clients and the Fabuwallous team, the remodeled space achieved the project goals, as well as meeting the target schedule and budget.
Left and above right: The remodeled living room and adjacent family retreat. Right below: Before
BEFORE
10 BOXY BATH TO UPDATED RETREAT
Almost all the potential buyers who viewed this gracious 1950sera home in central Santa Fe couldn’t see past its seriously dated bathrooms and kitchen; however, a couple ready for a challenge eventually bought the home. They loved its spaciousness and the family-friendly layout and quickly set about bringing it into the 21st century without losing any of the home’s timeless qualities.
The homeowners assembled a team to reimagine the residence: Studio Beili for design, Violante & Rochford for interiors, and Tierra Concepts as the builder. Although the team remodeled the entire home, the primary bath was a focal point of the transformation.
This bath, which adjoins the primary bedroom, was small and cramped, with a confused floor plan and only one small window. The homeowners wanted it to match the newly created serenity of the rest of the home. After careful deliberation, the homeowners and Stephen Beili created a large, open, light-filled bath retreat without adding any additional square footage to the home.
Tierra Concepts accomplished this remodel by first removing the closet on the south side of the bathroom. Next they broke through a concrete exterior wall to install a large corner window above a new tub, for views and better enjoyment of an existing private garden. The new tub replaced the original (pink!) one, which had been crammed into an alcove across from the vanity. The team also replaced the tiny, dark shower stall with a spacious shower with clear glass on two sides and with frosted glass dividing it from the previously dismal toilet area. A new sculptural black vanity took over the west wall and continued under the windows to surround the tub.
Many potential buyers passed on this gem of a home because they literally couldn’t “think outside the box.” Once the small, boxy main bath was opened to sunlight and space, it became a spa-like retreat that befits this home with a new lease on life.
Photo: Daniel Nadelbach(c)
Photo: Daniel Nadelbach(c)
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