Southwest Territorial Style is another popular home style in the Southwestern United States. The style is reminiscent of the Native American styles, showing many similarities to the Pueblo and Santa Fe styles. Territorial, however, is a more straight-lined style influenced by the Anglos in the 1800s.

Stucco is a popular siding in this style (and most southwest homes). It handles the desert heat well and can cover adobe brick although that is a more expensive, custom home. The charm and character reflect the influences of Native American and the original settlers from Spain. Styles adapted from this are the Santa Fe and Pueblo.

Typical color palette includes:
Soft white, desert sand yellow, and easy sky blue give a Territorial house just the right feel

Distinctive Features:

• Sturdy vigas supporting the ceiling structures.
• Flat roofs with parapets extending above the walls.
• Smooth plaster or stucco walls
• Brick coping at the tops of the walls.
• Painted wood trim at the doors and windows.
• Milled woodwork, such as pedimented lintels above window frames.
• Turned wood posts to support the porches (portales)