Three Ways to Blend Organic Pueblo With Luxe Living

The desert has an undeniable draw. The palette of deep reds, earthy browns, and calming sage creates a landscape that leaves you awestruck. The natural light that fills every room gives you energy and warmth.

The Pueblo Revival architectural style common throughout the Southwest mirrors much of those quintessential desert traits–warm colors, natural materials, and rounded lines that meld into the surrounding ecosystem.

When we developed our signature Organic Pueblo style of architecture, we wanted to enhance the ways a home could feel like part of the living landscape of the Southwest. We elevate the richness inherent to this part of the world.

Built on traditional desert architecture with flat roofs and sturdy wooden beams, the Organic Pueblo style is the perfect way to embody luxe desert living while taking yourself back to nature every time you walk through your doors. 

Here are three ways to incorporate the style into your custom home for a desert chic lifestyle.

1. Include Organic Curves in Your Interior Design

Organic Pueblo is designed to make the inside of your home feel rejuvenating, like a stroll at the base of Camelback Mountain. With elements of biophilic design, extend the centering properties of nature through organic textures, lines, and patterns that reflect your natural surroundings.

Being in nature is calming–the sound of the wind, the feel of sunlight, and the smell of the warm earth can lower blood pressure and improve your mental health. Many of those benefits also occur when you encounter nature indoors. This blog post by Canyon Ranch explains how spending time outdoors can be a powerful tool for healing and happiness.

Work with your design team to create undulating contours throughout the home, with arches and walls that seem to flow as you move from room to room. Continue those organic curves with your furniture choices, selecting modern sofas and tables with soft, rounded edges. An earth-toned palette in your interior design provides a cohesive sightline from indoors to outside. Include waves, ripples, and leaf veins in your fabric, lighting fixtures, and other decorative elements. 

Invite as much natural light into your home as possible to take advantage of the benefits of sunlight. Use floor-to-ceiling windows in rooms you plan to spend a lot of time in and install glass doors that fold to open to your patio, bringing in a gentle breeze.

The Pinnacle Peak home, nestled near the base of Pinnacle Peak, perfectly captures the essence of the Organic Pueblo style. The grand entry courtyard is adorned with sturdy viga beams and a smooth stucco exterior. The home features only one straight wall, found in the garage.

2. Opt for Timeless and Sustainable Design Choices

There is simplicity in the elegance of nature. Select pieces and design features that represent that simplicity, creating a look that will last.

Neutral palettes and a simple flowing design don’t go out of style and can be foundational for layering with other styles. Whether you want to add a pop of color or highlight modern paintings from your favorite local artist, the timelessness of your Organic Pueblo style makes it easy to adjust for your unique preferences.

A sense of timelessness also comes from repurposed items. Use reclaimed materials where possible, such as doors and tables, to create classic pieces with fewer new materials. These pieces also bring you closer to the local history–or your own history if you repurpose materials with a family connection.

There is also a luxuriousness in sustainability and opting for beauty without a hefty ecological price. For new materials, source high-quality materials locally or from Mexico, so there is minimal carbon footprint for getting materials to your home. Because they were sourced in a similar climate, you also know the materials can stand up to the arid environment with less maintenance. From clay, wood, and wrought iron to exposed wooden beams and terracotta or Saltillo floor tiles, these materials not only complement a natural design style but are also native to the region where this type of home fits so well.

Also opt for eco-friendly lighting choices, like LED sconces as a soft layer in hallways and other places where natural light may not reach. Look for solar-powered or battery-powered outdoor lighting to give you more control over your energy usage.

3. Bring Wellness into the Home

Build on the inherent flow of the Organic Pueblo style with spaces in your home to focus on your mental and physical health. The natural curves provide opportunities for nooks inside and out to practice meditation and yoga. 

Include spaces for your physical health with cardio and strength training equipment and a lap pool. Add an infrared sauna, which has been shown to decrease high blood pressure and arthritis, to your bathroom or pool house. Opting for a salt pool over the harsh chemicals required for a chlorinated pool provides softer water, which is gentler on hair and skin.

Also, be cognizant of the air movement in your home. Encourage airflow with doors to outside patios and balconies. Invest in air purifiers for specific rooms that don’t have windows, or for your guest wing between visits.

And don’t forget to bring in living elements, such as indoor plants and water features, to enhance the natural feeling within your home. 

A Luxurious and Sustainable Desert Oasis

Your home is more than just a space—it's a reflection of you. From the carefully selected textures of exterior facades to the collection of bespoke textiles within, you can design a modern sanctuary that celebrates natural beauty and promotes wellness. It's about curating an environment that not only looks stunning but also enhances your daily life, making each moment feel effortlessly indulgent.

Ready to build a home that reflects the luxurious beauty of the desert? Contact the Scottsdale architects who understand how to create homes that blend harmoniously into the natural surroundings. Tell us about your project today.