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A Luxurious yet Subtle House in Paradise

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A simply gorgeous house in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from Elias Rizo Arquitectos makes very adroit use of texture and color.

Designed with a sensitivity to the incredible setting, the architect uses delicacy and restraint.

The result is a featherweight touch that does not interfere with serene and stunning views.

The subtle shades of lavender to blue and turquoise washes are what you see, not look-at-me architecture.

The front of the house is completely open to the vast ocean.

Wooden baffles break up the stucco for an appealing texture and color contrast.

From inside, these also act to frame the infinite views.

Contrasting with the infinite airy and watery blues and greens of the setting, indoors there is a sumptuous and earthy decor.

Here the comfort of an abundance of natural colors, soft textures and thick woods draw the attention from the infinite back  to the immediate.

An entire chunk of a single sunbleached driftwood tree trunk is brought inside as if it is sculpture.

In one blissfully escapist bedroom a gorgeous palette of soft naturals is offset by dark woods and rich suede.

Beyond the wooden shutters, a bath is bathed in light from above.

In the interior, a screen wall of teak marks off the sleeping area from the ensuite.

Other bathrooms are glossy and cool, smooth and silky marble and glass, while continuing the natural shades throughout.

One bathroom has a heavenly shower that overlooks the vast blue waters beyond.

All the bedrooms feature these same soft natural colors and the warm “dry” textures of softness and comfort, contrasting whites and naturals against the rich dark woods.

The first welcome glimpse of the ocean is seen as you approach the generous gate, that swings open as you approach.

This high and wide gated entry continues the local colonial style inherited from 17th century Spain, where doors into courtyards were made ample enough to ride into the courtyard on horseback.

It’s a house that is both warm and cool, both comforting and inspiring, a luxurious and yet subtle house in paradise