Spanish Colonial Style Homes are a blend of various influences.
Spanish Styles
Most Spanish Colonial Style homes are described by the term Spanish Colonial, or Spanish Colonial Revival Style.
The Spanish Revival Style, or sometimes called Mediterranean architecture incorporates features from
Mediterranean countries like Spain, Portugal or Italy. The influences of northern Africa and Mexico are
also apparent.
Some of the features of this type of home also incorporates features of Hopi and Pueblo
Indian dwellings into their design.
Whatever you want to call this style, the tiled courtyards and stucco archways combine into a charming style
of home that is popular with many Southwestern US residents. Perhaps the simplest way to describe these homes
is the term Spanish Eclectic.
Spanish inspired houses usually have these features:
Flat or low-pitched roof (typically with red clay tile) and little overhang
Red roof tiles
Little or no overhanging eaves
Stucco siding
Arches, especially above doors, porch entries and main windows
White stucco walls over brick
Asymmetrical front with small, irregularly placed windows
Doors often heavy with decorative carving common on heavy wooden doors and windows.
Wrought-iron fixtures, and balcony railings
Arched entryways; low round or square towers.
Rectangular or L-plan
Predominantly one-story
Some Spanish inspired homes have:
Asymmetrical shape with cross-gables and side wings
Spiral columns and pilasters
Carved stonework or cast ornaments
Patterned tile floors and wall surfaces
Interior or exterior courtyards
Asymmetrical shape with cross-gables and side wings
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