Designed for a Seattle-based, blended, Brady Bunch family of eight, this getaway home is located in the El Dorado Club, nestled between the towns of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. For residents of the Pacific Northwest, the Baja Peninsula has become a close and much appreciated sun respite. 

The 10,200-square-foot home is located at the top of the hill within the resort development and is part of a multifamily block called the Hilltop Villas. Each building is four floors, split into two residences. The client’s residence is on the third and fourth floor, with a rooftop outdoor space. 

By keeping the foundational pieces neutral with natural warm toned woods, we were able to create spaces that became the canvas for marrying textures, materials and elements that reflected the culture of the region. Art, textiles, and special artifacts were sourced both in the US and Mexico. The majority of soft goods and casegoods were custom.and lamps. The modern, white space acts as a gallery to emphasize the bright, bold fabric patterns of the supporting pieces, such as the benches, pillows and ottomans.  We selected neutral fabrics for the seating to act as a canvas to the vibrant, contemporary fabric patterns and art selections.

Susan Marinello’s client was diligent about hunting for artwork that was either local or had a narrative tie to Mexico. The large piece in the living room is by a local artist named Frank Arnold and they were able to visit his studio in San Jose Del Cabo to view and select from his vast array of work. They were inspired by the breadth of creativity shown by skilled artisans found in places like Mexico City and Oaxaca and selected handmade light fixtures to add the character of hand-touched work throughout the home. Indigenous woven baskets in the kitchen and a collection of animal masks in the bunk room celebrate the culture of the area.