A Modern Southwest Without the Cliché
The look for 2025 is understated sophistication: no cowboy clichés or oversaturated motifs. Instead, our interior designers balance modern minimalism with tactile warmth and regional authenticity. Santa Fe interior design styles continue the signature fusion of historic charm and contemporary sophistication.
Color and Style in Santa Fe Interior Design
A soft palette: Think earthy hues like terracotta, sage green, adobe red, and sandy neutrals forming warm, grounded backdrops. Add lively pops of turquoise, indigo or sunset orange to make a statement. “Dill green” also emerges as a key accent hue: fresh, organic and serene.
Lighting becomes art: Wrought-iron chandeliers, Mexican-inspired hand‑punched pendants, even antler-inspired fixtures bring warmth, mood, and rustic elegance into play. These pieces create ambient focal points rooted in locally resonant aesthetics.
Arched curves, soft forms: Echoing traditional pueblo architecture, curved furniture and arched transitions are trending. Rounded sofas, arch-top doorways, and organically shaped cabinetry soften spaces and reflect heritage design sensibilities.
Texture & Pattern: Texture layering is essential: woven kilims atop sisal rugs, suede and leather upholstery with linen throws, or wool blends mixed with rustic woods create inviting dimension. Pattern mixing, such as blending geometric Navajo motifs with modern abstract textiles, adds character while remaining cohesive.
Maximize Natural Beauty and Local Art
Seamless Indoor–Outdoor Living: Transitions between interior and exterior are smoother than ever. Courtyards, patios, and slide-away doors merge indoor comfort with desert landscapes. Potted cacti, succulents, and low‑water plantings bring immediate regional flair. Our signature furniture lines like Bernhardt and Marge Carson provide timeless design and quality pieces that easily live between both interior and exterior spaces.
Local culture and Santa Fe Art: Handcrafted pieces—Navajo rugs, Talavera pottery, artisan mirrors and carved tiles—add rich regional authenticity while supporting local makers. Plus, our in-house local art curator is close to the Santa Fe art community and can help add that very special piece to your interior space.
With J. Douglas Design, you can visualize your Santa Fe interior design in our beautiful showroom, and our interior design professionals can help you bring it to life.