Villa Rosa is the name of the Reynolds family’s Mexican hacienda-style home in Shell Beach. Photo courtesy of Jeff Reynolds The inspiration for the Reynolds family home came from within its ...

Ran on: 01-07-2009 Edna Hayes and Bruce Needleman, bottom left, built their hacienda-style home, left, of rammed earth with a hand-built stone driveway. The interior features a long hallway, below ...

It's not all about the fiesta, however. Mexican Modern is a look characterized by contemporary furnishings and quiet color, with one or two artisan pieces as counterpoints.

The founders of LA-based Working Holiday Studio have renovated a midcentury home for themselves and their growing family, transforming the interiors to echo a Mexican hacienda.