Spanish Revival Style Spanish/Moorish tiles by RTK Studiosĭuring the 1920's, tourism to southern Spain inspired demand for Spanish architectural styles to be built in California where Spanish Revival homes began sprouting up. Images of saints which are carved in wood or painted are also popular in this style. Some commonly seen Spanish Colonial accessories are pottery, metal accents, stained glass and woven wall hangings. The earthy floors in this setting are usually tiles made from stone, rock or ceramic. Other familiar elements of Spanish Colonial homes include built-in wall benches, free-standing cabinets and bell-shaped corner fireplaces. The square dowels are often left visible as part of the rustic design. Furniture pieces are typically made of solid woods such as oak and feature sturdy designs with little ornamentation. The furniture and accessories in Spanish Colonial homes is made in a simple, down-to-earth style. The surrounding southwestern landscape inspires a color palette of beige, deep yellow, red, purple, pink and white. Spanish Colonial architectural design is defined by courtyards, tile rooftops, arches and smooth stucco walls. This is sometimes described as Mission style design due to the historic mission churches built in the region. In the southwestern states, the influence of early Spanish colonists combined with local Native American culture to create Spanish Colonial style. Accessories are kept to minimum with a tendency towards a few larger items displayed together like urns, vases, planters and pots. Spanish wall décor usually includes rich woven tapestries and wrought iron grilles for a rustic, elegant touch. Soft neutral glazes are often used in conjunction with these textured walls for more definition and color.
Wall finishes in Spanish interior design feature heavy texture made with stucco or plaster for interesting visual depth. Metal accents of copper are also important to this style of design.
The elements of stone and ceramics are very common in Spanish design along with pottery, wrought iron pieces, candle holders, and carved wooden panels. The warmth of terracotta reds and oranges are other major players in Spanish color schemes due to the widespread use of terracotta tiles for flooring and roofs. With influences from the surrounding Mediterranean region, Spanish interior design features a coastline-inspired color palette of blues, greens, whites, and browns.
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