10 Favorite Features of Spanish Revival Style
How to Get the Warm, Rustic Feel of Spanish-Style Interiors
Spanish Revival homes became popular in California during the 1920s following the Panama-California Exposition, which took place in San Diego from 1915-1917. At this fair, temporary buildings were built using a mix of influences: Spanish Baroque, Spanish Colonial and Moorish Revival. The new homes based on these were named Spanish Colonial Revival. They had classic Spanish features on the exterior: white stucco walls, red terracotta roof tiles, wrought iron gates and window grilles and carved entry doors. What do the Spanish Revival interiors look like? Let's view 10 Houzz spaces to see how they were done.
1. Decorative wrought iron. One prominent feature is the use of wrought iron throughout the home. This grand foyer accommodates a Spanish-style chandelier, wall sconces and stair railing.
2. Wooden ceiling beams. These add a warm rustic appeal to this living space. This element is repeated in the fireplace mantel.
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3. Stucco walls. Sometimes the walls are painted with layers of warm tones. Stucco is also found on kitchen hoods and fireplaces.
4. Hand painted tiles on stair risers. These stair risers are covered with colorful Catalina style tiles, which combine glossy and matte finishes. This adds wonderful depth to the patterns.
Tip: When selecting patterned tiles for your stair risers, it is okay (and encouraged) to combine different patterns. Just make sure the colors work well together.
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Tip: When selecting patterned tiles for your stair risers, it is okay (and encouraged) to combine different patterns. Just make sure the colors work well together.
For Catalina style tile, check out California Pottery Works
5. Built-in niches and alcoves. A cozy looking seating alcove peeks out from beyond the living room, and a small niche crowns the top of the stucco fireplace.
6. Arches. Arches are found throughout the house, from archways, to doors and windows, and alcoves and niches.
7. Terracotta tile. Earthy red tile is typically used on entry and kitchen floors.
8. Cut steel work. A pair of metal pendants feature quatrefoil cut outs. They add a Moorish touch to this powder room.
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9. Dark wood. This entry door and casing, the wide plank floors, baseboards and entry table are all a deep dark brown tone.
10. Rich fabrics. You can see the Spanish Baroque influence in the red and gold brocade fabric which covers this traditional pair of side chairs.
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