How to build a house in Spanish style

Spanish architecture and interior design are striking in their beauty and attractiveness. They are characterized by several features that make them easily identified and reproduced. These are architectural elements with which housing becomes unique. Spanish style simultaneously mundane and majestic. It emphasizes the relationship of the natural world and the human world. Ease of natural materials combined with warm rich colors, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Easily determined and immediately associated with Spanish tile roof houses, which, however, is popular in other regions. Her fans especially appreciate the rustic style. It gives the house a warm earthly form, is often used to create asymmetry and patterns that are especially noticeable when the facades painted in white or any other light color.

It is worth noting that not only ceramics is used for the roof. Floor tiles, pots and other items, large or small - in the Spanish interior clay is present virtually everywhere. Its natural color brings warmth and despite the non-ideality of colors, fills the house with the comfort and coziness.

Most Spanish homes and designs inspired by the Mediterranean motifs are distinguished by graceful arches and gently rounded. These architectural elements can be called a major difference from the simple traditional design. Arched entrance door will make a terrific first impression, which will strengthen the arched windows.

Arch - it is an old architectural feature, originally associated with the Roman style. Arcade - is a series of arches supported by columns. They produce a great impression thanks to its symmetry and elegance. They are used in the construction of covered terraces or patios, hallways and passages.

Besides all kinds of architectural elements such as arches, columns, unusual shape of the roof, there is one small detail specific to Spanish design, which can completely change the atmosphere of the house. It is painted with tile. You can see it on the stairs, fireplace, facade, windows and even the chimney.

Sometimes it is not in shape and size, and in the material used. For a Spanish-style characterized by the use of metal in the interior and the exterior. This stair railings, grills for windows, chandeliers, lamps and other decorative items.

Wooden floors (mainly softwood) in patina, Spanish tiles, wool carpets - just a few examples of design elements available for the successful creation of a house in Spanish style. Wooden beams - another characteristic feature. Plastered and whitewashed walls allow you to create a refreshing contrast with beautiful woodwork inherent homes Spaniards.

Originally the houses were built entirely from natural materials and modern Spanish housing fully utilize these benefits. Set of earth tones allow you to create natural rustic atmosphere of the house in Spanish style. Traditional features include walls white or sand-colored, wood-beamed ceilings, floor, lined with red or brown tiles. Few bright accents help complete the interior.

The initial task was to preserve the coolness whitewash in the house, and now whitewashed walls perform more decorative purpose than practical. They look incredibly attractive, no matter how they are modern or authentic. 

However, designers are able to offer not only at home in a traditional style, they may surprise projects from ordinary stone house to the original dwelling with skulls.