They can be single-story or have multiple floors.
Spanish-style homes perfectly combine traditional design with modern aesthetics.
Colorful Elements
Bring on the colorful touches when designing a Spanish-style home, says designer Raymond Jimenez.
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Indoor-Outdoor Living
This modern Spanish-style home truly blends indoors and out, encouraging maximum relaxation.
“It inherently warms you up and calms you down.”
Iron Accents
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Iron detailing is commonplace on Spanish-style home exteriors.
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“Typically painted black, an updated take is to paint them a color, she says.
“Same goes for wrought iron furnitureglossy color is an instant update.”
Lush Landscaping
Many Spanish-style homes boastimpressive landscapingand outdoor spaces.
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“A collection of terracotta pots against a bright whitestucco walldoes the trick,” she says.
“Add some vibrant pinkbougainvilleaand you instantly achieve that blinding, sun-kissed, Spanish hacienda look.”
“I introduce arches or semicircles into every home Im working on,” she says.
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Mediterranean-Style Pool
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Install aMediterranean-style poolthat blends in with the architecture of a Spanish-style home.
What is the difference between Spanish-style homes and Mediterranean-style homes?
Spanish and Mediterranean homes have some common features, such as ornate architectural elements.
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That said,Mediterranean-style homesand Spanish-style homes do have some differences, mainly relating to their exteriors.
Spanish-style homes have stucco walls, tile roofs, and bright tiles.
Mediterranean homes, on the other hand, have plaster walls and red clay roof tiles.
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Mediterranean-style homes typically have more than two stories and incorporate elements such as balconies.
Where did Spanish-style homes originate?
Spanish-style homes originated in 16th-century Spain, during Spain’s colonization of the Americas.
Design byMindy Gayer Design Co./ Photo byVanessa Lentine
What are the different styles of Spanish-style homes?
For example, focusing on organic materials, incorporating textures, adding metal accents, and using earthy tones.
Most Spanish-style homes have barrel roof tiles made out of terracotta clay.
Design byMindy Gayer Design Co./ Photo byVanessa Lentine
Spanish-style houses have striking architectural elements such as arched doorways, wrought iron accents, and colorful tiles.
They stay cool in warmer climates.
The exterior is durable and low-maintenance, potentially reducing the need for costly repairs and updates.
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