| | Look | Care | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cardón cactus (giant) | Iconic Baja silhouette | Zero water | | Torch cactus (Pachycereus) | Dramatic vertical lines | Neglect it | | Bougainvillea (dwarf) | Pops of color on a trellis | Water weekly, but not too much | | Palo verde tree | Green trunk, tiny leaves, dappled shade | Native – thrives on nothing |
| | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Harsh midday glare | Celosías (wooden lattice screens) – cast beautiful patterned shadows | | Evening ambiance | Warm, low-wattage bulbs (2700K max). Use dimmers everywhere | | Statement fixture | A hojalata (tin lantern) or oversized woven pendant (ojo de dios) | | Blackout needs | Linen or cotton drapes on a track – not heavy curtains (dust magnets) | No recessed can lights in exterior overhangs – bugs swarm them at night. Use wall-mounted or pendant lights instead. 7. Materials to Source Locally (Save Money & Look Authentic) | Item | Where to find | Look for | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Textiles | San José del Cabo’s art district | Ayates (rebozo bags), saltillo serapes | | Pottery | La Paz or Todo Santos | Unglazed barro negro (black clay) or green-glazed majolica | | Woodwork | Local carpinteros | Mesquite tables, carved doors | | Woven goods | Mercado Mexicano (Cabo San Lucas) | Petate mats (floor or wall), palm baskets | interior design for my home in los cabos
| | Outdoor Equivalent | Connecting Element | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Living room | Open-air sala with a sofa and coffee table | Same tile running through sliding doors | | Dining room | Al fresco dining under a palapa (thatched roof) | Same style of pendant light | | Kitchen | Built-in BBQ / pizza oven with bar seating | Same countertop material | | | Look | Care | | :---