Homes like these were first built in Spain roughly 500 years ago.
Learn more about the shape, frame, and structure of these magnificent abodes.
Here is a gorgeous example of the latter.
Erika Frank Interior Design
It belongs toCarole Marcotte, the interior designer behind the firmForm and Function.
Here white bricks were used instead of the traditional white stucco.
Simple red shutters lend an old-world feel.
Catherine Nguyen Photography
Note the arch entrances and windows.
Both are hallmarks of the aesthetic.
Marcotte spent 17 years renovating the home both inside and out.
Catherine Nguyen Photography
Take a peek at the interior next.
This one is a new addition.
Architectural features include a fireplace and several arches that connect the outdoor room to the gorgeous backyard.
Lesly Hall Photographyfor FormLA Landscaping
Note the exposed wood beams on the ceilingthis is another common feature spotted in Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.
HereFormLA Landscapingdesigned a lush, leafy native garden to compliment this revival homes distinctive architecture.
The tree canopy softens the asymmetrical structure while providing a nice contrast to the red roof tiles.
Lesly Hall Photographyfor FormLA Landscaping
Additional greenery including coffeeberry shrubs and California lilacs add a layer of privacy directly behind the wrought-iron fence.
Newly Built Spanish Colonial Home
Spanish Colonial architecture is widespread in California.
Maybe it is because of the style’s relaxed vibe.
Stonehurst Construction
This example is a relatively new construction owned byinterior designer Erika Frank.
Her father, an architect, built it.
The home has the classic style’s thick walls and arches throughout.
Stonehurst Construction
The stucco covering the exterior is a shade called Santa Barbaraa slightly grayish-white.
On the roof is a prominent feature for many Spanish Colonial homes, red barrel tile.
They are usually made of a ceramic or concrete, making them a better fit for warm weather climates.
Tracy Lynn Studio
The landscaping is also suited for the California weather.
All of the plants are also drought-resistant.
They also boost home enjoyment by merging the interior spaces with the gorgeous backyard.
Tracy Lynn Studio
Driveway Paving Stones Brimming With Mediterranean Flair
Spanish Colonial homes come in all sizes.
Here is a modestly-sized example remodeled byStonehurst Construction.
The exterior includes a paver-style brick driveway that lends a Mediterranean flavor to the compact abode.
Note the wood slat partitions, as they enhance privacy while hiding unattractive features like the AC compressor.
They had to merge the client’s love of contemporary style with the structure’s original Spanish influence.
Note the red mulch, which matches the red barrel roof tiles.
Another trick that further modernized the home’s exterior is the paint color.
Rebuilding this fireplace to suit the home’s exterior style was a huge splurge that paid off big.
Spanish tiles and a concrete mantel (made to look like wood) completed the look.
