Learn more about Spanish Colonial architecture and how to incorporate some of itscharacteristics and styleinto your home.

Although the Spanish Colonial period in America ended in the mid-1800s, the architectural style remained popular.

This again demonstrates that Spanish Colonial homes are ideal for warm, relatively dry climates.

White-walled Spanish colonial house with a xeriscape garden and palm trees

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Spanish Colonial-style homes typically have white stucco interior and exterior walls and red roofs.

Brick, stucco, adobe, and stone are all materials used to buildSpanish Colonial houses.

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The interior of a Spanish Colonial home.

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A Spanish Colonial Revival house with tile.

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