| sandra and i are looking to purchase a house. |
| this is a 'territorial' style ... too much trim wood to have to keep in good shape. we're in a *very* dry and harsh climate here. |
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this is a 'northern new mexico' style. i like this best, but it costs more than the standard 'pueblo' model (which, unfortunately, i didn't get a pic of on sunday). you'll see why i like it in a minute ... |
| i *love* cathedral ceilings. don't like the heating/cooling bills. but i like the openness. |
| it's probably 90 degrees out, but i had to try warming my hands at the fireplace ... |
| we'll most likely go for the 'pueblo' model, for many reasons. lower maintenance, better resale, etc. |
| this is the kind of ceiling we want in our house. the big beams are called 'vigas' and the branches in the herringbone pattern are called 'latillas'. this is a traditional style of building here in new mexico. |