Mexico inspired

The largest of the three patios originally sheltered animals, but it’s now a shaded gathering space. Among Patricia’s prized possessions are spun-fiberglass chairs that were once an iconic feature in local hotels.

The couple took advantage of numerous municipal programs when landscaping the backyard. Mandy recently completed a free course through LADWP, who also promotes resources for the SoCal Turf Replacement Program, to become a certified California Native Plant Landscape: “There is an amazing amount of knowledge and resources for transitioning yards with more native/drought-tolerant plants through LADWP and the Theodore Payne Foundation,” says Mandy.

“We love color and embracing Mexican design,” says Chuch Estudio Co-Founder Aranza García.

The kitchen table is from Chuch Estudio, and the chairs are by a local woodworker.

Aranza works on vintage sofa while her West Highland white terrier, Benito, looks on.

The cobalt blue seat on a chair from Chuch Estudio pops against the muted tones of the original “pasta” floor tiles—handmade cement tiles typical of older homes in the Yucatán region.

García used Behr paints throughout the house, including Turmeric for the bedroom ceiling. The black Sol chair from Chuch Estudio was inspired by a popular Mexican cookie.

García's 19th-century home in Mexico is a joyful space that embraces the patina and heritage of the building and is