Their home today pays homage to the modern architecture of their hometown and the rich textures of Mexico. “We took inspiration from all the diversity and richness from the architecture and landscape in our neighborhood,” Juan Pablo and Ruben say. “The predominant style is regionalismo tapatío , but we applied it with a contemporary approach, using local materials, national craftsmanship, and native vegetation.”
Apartment Therapy Survey:
Our Style: In two words, it can be described as “neo-regionalism.”
Inspiration: Regionalismo tapatío , our city and its complexity, colors we love, steel work, floor design, and local materials.
Favorite Element: Juan Pablo’s favorites are the refurbished steel work in bright yellow and the plants. Ruben’s favorites are also the steel work, plus the tiles.
Biggest Challenge: Creating a more spacious social area. We decided to open up one of the rooms in order to connect it with the living room and place the dining room there. There were a lot of structural challenges. By the time the new beam was being placed, our electric system overcharged and we left seven of our neighbors without light! But they forgave us, and now the space feels more open. It’s perfect for hosting.
What Friends Say: They love dropping by. The plants are always the center of attention, and a lot of people are in awe of our bathroom.
Biggest Embarrassment: Some of the carpentry wasn’t finished by the same carpenter, so we had some problems, especially in the closet.
Proudest DIY: Our plants, tile pattern design, and the kitchen.
Biggest Indulgence: We had to put a fence in our garden because our two dogs loved to dig in it. That had to stop!
Best Advice: Understand how light enters your space and how air flows. Also, consider the things you like to do at home to optimize every surface area.
Dream Sources: We love bringing home objects from our travels. We always search flea markets and craftsmanship stores. We also love supporting local Mexican designers. There is so much diversity and quality. We love Nimia , Dendrón, and Chimiyu .
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PAINT & COLORS
Comex — Lituania (patio)
Prisa — Golden Splendor (steelwork)
Prisa — Slight Chrome (interiors)
La Perla — Hydraulic mosaic floors
Arca Atelier — Carpentry
Steelwork restoration and new pieces — Jesús Hernández
LIVING ROOM
Lounge chairs — Patzcuáro
Mirror-covered pot and base — Alfarería González
Tonalá clay pots — Alfarería González
Naked man in the jungle — Radriguez ( @radrigue5 )
Lithograph set — José Guadalupe Posada
Glazed clay pot — @dendron.mx
Ashtray — @nimiamexico
Bookshelf — @estudiotoribia
Dani Scharf illustration — @danischarf
Huizache Japanese mask — @huizacheceramica
Red crystal chandelier — Passed down from from grandma
KITCHEN
Kitchen furniture — @estudiotorbia
Ceramic wear — Capula, Michoacán
Set of lithographs — @abrilcastilloc
BEDROOM
Lamps — IKEA
Bed cover — El Arte Zapoteco Textiles
Shelving unit — @estudiotoribia
BATHROOM
Bathroom unit — @estudiotoribia
Tonalá clay pots — Alfarería González
Clay skull — Capula Michoacán
Woven basket — Patzcuáro, Michoacán
Thanks, Juan Pablo and Ruben!
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