Furnishing a home in Mexico during short visits comes with a specific kind of pressure. When time feels compressed, it’s easy to focus on what’s visible and available, even when those choices have the least impact later. This article walks through the decisions that carry the most weight—layout, scale, flow, durability—and why the finishing layers work better once the foundation is set.

Interior Design Services Explained: From Full-Service to Virtual Design

I’m not one to store a bin of Christmas decorations, and I’m definitely not someone who commits to a heavy theme. But I do love shifting the mood of the house this time of year — just in a way that still feels like me. Living in Mexico has spared me the December 1st frenzy that seems inescapable back in Canada and the US: no harsh mall lighting, no snowflake window decals, no sea of plastic ornaments all screaming for attention. I enjoy that quiet. And then, sometime in the second week of December, the air shifts, the joy rises, and I start feeling festive.

Selecting the perfect color palette for your home is overwhelming when you have to narrow down endless colors combinations to create a cohesive and inviting space. Follow these practical and timeless tips to ease the process and ensure your home reflects your personal style—sprinkled with a hint of Mexican inspiration.

This bar collection is a great place to start when creating your own modern cantina at home. Each piece is meant to invite conversation and “where did you get this?!” questions from friends. It speaks to many of the materials we see throughout Mexico — travertine, wood, copper, and talavera — without feeling kitschy or “Mexican” themed. It carries the feeling of Mexico woven into a warm, classic, and modern mix that feels timeless and a little bit old-world all at once.

Modern Mexican is easily my most requested design style when designing homes here in Mexico. It is the ideal blend of Mexican tradition and culture with contemporary elements, creating spaces that are inviting and timeless.

Shopping for furniture in Mexico offers a fun, unique opportunity to explore a wealth of craftsmanship and design. However, to make the most of this experience and avoid disappointment, there are important things to consider, look out for, and avoid. Here's a simplified guide to help you make furniture and decor choices that are both beautiful and practical for your Mexican home. 

Mexico’s furniture and decor landscape is as diverse as its culture, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Let's explore well-known, as well as some not so well-known regions to find the best furniture and decor in Mexico.

This year’s interior design trends are seeing an ongoing shift towards natural materials, bold colors, playful forms, handmade craftsmanship, and eco-friendly materials. But many of these trends have been staples in Mexican design for, well, ever.

Knowing the dimensions of your room is the foundation of any successful interior design project. It ensures the furniture and decor not only fit but also complement the proportions and flow of your space. Whether you’re measuring it for your own use, or passing it along to your designer (a.k.a me!), this step-by-step guide will help you measure your room like a pro.

Get your home in Mexico ready for High Season with a mix of Maintenance Essentials and revitalizing room upgrades.

Though Scandinavian and Mexican interior design styles may seem like an unlikely duo, their fusion, Scandi-Mex, can create a surprisingly harmonious balance. 

Today we're brushing up on our knowledge of the gorgeous variety of wood in Mexico that is available for furniture making. If you thought Parota was your only option, think again!

Mexico boasts many beautiful local woods, and you don't have to limit yourself to just one. Here are some tips and tricks to mixing wood tones for a cohesive look in your home in Mexico.

This list of trends for 2024 are all about surfaces and how to transform them through texture and light. As previously noted, people are embracing a palette of trends that embody warmth, texture, and soul. And of course, all of this resonates so much when designing homes in Mexico.

How does humidity affect different materials and furniture in Mexico? How can you protect furniture from humidity in Mexico? It takes a bit of maintenance and care, but there are ways to protect your investment in furniture for your home in Mexico.

When it comes to buying Outdoor Furniture in Mexico, there is more thought that needs to go into it than simply, “will this look good on my patio?” Considering material, maintenance, and cost will help you buy right the first time.

Interior design trends of 2024 mark a shift towards a desire for homes that feel luxurious yet comfortable, approachable, and deeply personal.