![A modern home with a natural and earthy color palette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-home-natural-earthy-palette-300323-1229-01.jpg)
Multidisciplinary creative studio mxtad has designed a home in Mexico, with a natural and earthy color palette that complements its surroundings.
![This modern home is built on a site with an irregular shape, however, from the street, it appears as a straight horizontal home, with a large gate and a planter filled with cacti. Separating these two area is a covered path to the front door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-desert-house-290323-1232-01.jpg)
The home, designed for an architect and graphic designer, was built on a site with an irregular shape, however, from the street, it appears as a straight horizontal home, with a large gate and a planter filled with cacti. Separating these two areas is a covered path to the front door.
![This modern home is built on a site with an irregular shape, however, from the street, it appears as a straight horizontal home, with a large gate and a planter filled with cacti. Separating these two area is a covered path to the front door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-desert-house-entryway-290323-1220-01.jpg)
![This modern home is built on a site with an irregular shape, however, from the street, it appears as a straight horizontal home, with a large gate and a planter filled with cacti. Separating these two area is a covered path to the front door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-house-entryway-290323-1225-01.jpg)
The rear of the home has been designed in such a way that the interior spaces open to the low-maintenance gravel patio. Trees and shrubs soften the walls and provide shade.
![The rear of this modern home has been designed in such a way that the interior spaces open to the low-maintenance gravel patio. Trees and shrubs soften the walls and provide shade.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-home-window-seat-300323-1213-02.jpg)
A protruding black-framed window creates space inside for a window seat.
![A protruding black-framed window creates space inside for a window seat.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-home-window-seat-300323-1213-01.jpg)
Large sliding glass doors open the living room and the kitchen to the outdoor space, creating an indoor/outdoor environment.
![Large sliding glass doors open the living room and the kitchen to the outdoor space, creating an indoor/outdoor environment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-home-desert-300323-1213-01.jpg)
In the living room, there’s a shelving unit decorated with plants, books, and artwork.
![In this living room that opens to the rear yard, there's a shelving unit decorated with plants, books, and artwork.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-living-room-natural-palette-300323-1212-01.jpg)
Nearby, the open-plan kitchen and dining area both feature wood, while the kitchen has a black backsplash that complements the window and door frames.
![This modern and open-plan kitchen and dining area both feature wood, while the kitchen has a black backsplash that complements the window and door frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-kitchen-dining-area-natural-palette-300323-1212-02.jpg)
![This modern and open-plan kitchen and dining area both feature wood, while the kitchen has a black backsplash that complements the window and door frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-kitchen-dining-area-natural-palette-300323-1212-01.jpg)
A home office with large windows is filled with natural light, and a wall-to-wall wood desk provides enough room for two people to work.
![A home office with large windows is filled with natural light, and a wall-to-wall wood desk provides enough room for two people to work.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-home-office-wood-desk-290323-1210-01.jpg)
In the primary bedroom, the natural palette makes for a relaxing and calming space, while a sliding glass door opens to a small patio with a view of the garden.
![In this primary bedroom, the natural palette makes for a relaxing and calming space, while a sliding glass door opens to a small patio with a view of the garden.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bedroom-design-290323-1206-01.jpg)
![A modern bedroom with a natural earthy color palette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bedroom-design-290323-1212-01.jpg)
![A small patio off the primary bedroom.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/paptio-off-bedroom-290323-1215-01.jpg)
The bedroom also includes an ensuite bathroom with double vanity, a small window, pill-shaped mirrors, wall tile that goes to the ceiling, and a walk-in shower with a darker tile.
![A modern bathroom with double vanity, a small window, pill-shaped mirrors, wall tile that goes to the ceiling, and a walk-in shower with a darker tile.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bedroom-design-290323-1206-02.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with double vanity, a small window, pill-shaped mirrors, wall tile that goes to the ceiling, and a walk-in shower with a darker tile.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bathroom-double-vanity-290323-1203-01.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with double vanity, a small window, pill-shaped mirrors, wall tile that goes to the ceiling, and a walk-in shower with a darker tile.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bathroom-double-vanity-290323-1203-02.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with double vanity, a small window, pill-shaped mirrors, wall tile that goes to the ceiling, and a walk-in shower with a darker tile.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bathroom-walk-in-shower-290323-1203-01.jpg)
In another bathroom, the subway tiles have been laid vertically creating a sense of height, while wood cabinetry and open shelving in the vanity create plenty of storage.
![A modern bathroom with vertical green wall tiles, a white basin, and a wood vanity with open shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bathroom-290323-1200-01.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with vertical green wall tiles, a white basin, and a wood vanity with open shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bathroom-290323-1200-02.jpg)
In the third bathroom, the green tiles provide a backdrop for the mirror and a cabinet with open shelving displays magazines and decor.
![A modern bathroom with vertical green wall tiles, a white basin, and a built-in wood storage unit with open shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bathroom-green-tiles-290323-1158-01.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with vertical green wall tiles, a white basin, and a built-in wood storage unit with open shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-bathroom-green-tiles-290323-1158-02.jpg)
The home also has a bedroom decorated for a child, with plenty of open space to play.
![A modern kids bedroom with plenty of open floor space for playing.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-kids-bedroom-290323-1156-01.jpg)
Here’s a look at the home from above and the floor plan, which shows the irregularly shaped lot and the layout.
![A modern home on an irregular shaped lot.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/house-design-architecture-290323-1218-01.jpg)
![The floor plan of a modern home on an irregular shaped lot.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-house-floor-plan-300323-1214-01.jpg)