Spanish Style California Decor
Monterey style homes of monterey california were noted for their distinctive second story porch that ran across the.
Spanish style california decor. Spanish style homes the spanish style restored the architectural customs of the very early spanish nests themselves based on the whimsical moorish and mediterranean motifs that influenced homes in the old country. See more ideas about spanish style spanish style decor spanish style homes. The ceiling beams previously used for support now add a decorative element to the room. Photos of the rustic white painted wood and light filled rooms conjure up an atmosphere of old.
Most designs place emphasis. These homes all have similar architecture are made from local materials and feature small windows ornate archways thick walls and the classic wooden beam roofs with which most people are familiar. Spanish style homes are found throughout the southwestern united states and in florida. Californian style elements are found in the historic spanish colonial homes from southern san diego to northern santa rosa.
See more ideas about spanish style spanish garden roman garden. Actor malcolm mcdowell s 1920s ojai farmhouse is a modern american country take on spanish style. Designer catherine smith of casa smith designs wanted to draw the eyes upward in this spanish colonial dining room so she turned the ceiling into an art canvas with a painting representing a formal garden. Boldly colored glazed tiles are set against saltillo pavers while vivid plantings mingle with weathered iron and stone.
Architects also drew on more specific iterations of spanish colonial style. These expressive homes are sometimes called spanish eclectic houses in honor of their varied influences. This example of stucco walls and red tiled roofs went wild in the american west. Spanish colonial homes date from the time of the spanish settlements in the west coast of california all through the southwest from arizona to texas and even as far east as florida.
Spanish architecture was first seen in america in 1915 at the panama california exposition in san diego. Architect bertram goodhue designed a structure he called the california quadrangle in balboa park.