How To Create A Spanish Style Interior
Rustic charm and colonial sophistication go hand in hand in creating a rich and sumptuous Spanish style interior. A balance of vibrant colours and natural materials create a warm and welcoming setting that is typical of Mediterranean homes.
Follow these simple steps to create a Hacienda interior that will add a fresh and summery feel to any room of the home and will provide a relaxed space to sit back and enjoy an afternoon siesta.
Colour Palette
Spanish interiors use a variety of tones and hues to create a traditional Mediterranean feel that is both calm and bold. Neutral wall and floors are teamed with brightly coloured accessories and upholstery for a burst of uplifting colour. Opt for beige, terracotta and crisp white for your backdrop and add rich tones such as vivid orange, fuchsia pink and blue to create a warm and sumptuous diversity of colour. Don’t be afraid to combine rustic tones with more modern colour palettes as this will simply highlight the beauty and flexibility of Spanish interior design.
Walls
When choosing your decor for your walls you have a choice of opting for traditional neutral or colonial colour. Traditional Spanish homes often choose to leave a bare stone wall or a textured ‘stocco’ look that embraces the earthy nature of Mediterranean style. Whilst you may not feel like hacking off your fresh plastered walls you can recreate the look of ‘stocco’ walls using a textured wallpaper or paint to give a rough plastered look. If your prefer a burst of colour in your interior then why not opt for a selection of Spanish tiles that will look particularly good in a bathroom, hallway or kitchen area.
Flooring
Typical Spanish homes will feature extensive amounts of Terracotta flooring that will stretch throughout every room of the home. Its rich yet neutral tones create a perfect base for a bold and colourful rug or as an alternative design can be inlaid with Spanish tiles for a splash of colour. Whilst Terracotta tiles may be a little expensive you can achieve a similar look using laminate floor tiles, click lock flooring or even use a warm hardwood floor such as walnut to create the same rich colour palette.
Accessories
The majority of accessories in a Spanish home are bold and eye-catching and make a complimentary contrast to the neutrality of their surroundings. Fabulous jewelled vases, bowls and trinket boxes are featured heavily in Spanish interiors whilst cushions and rugs feature traditional colonial prints and patterns. For an alternative to traditional wall art why not purchase a fabulous Spanish fan and attach it to your wall above a fire place, bed or sideboard for a textural as well as colourful visual appeal.
Furniture
Spanish colonial furniture is a must have in recreating this sumptuous interior look. Rich mahogany, walnut and dark oak look amazing against a neutral of colourful backdrop. Opt for chunky or carved designs that are typical of the design with features such as carved drawer fronts, antique style handles and plinth topped tables. If you are looking to purchase a single statement item then choose a large and rustic dining table or a spacious display cabinet where you can display an array of Spanish crockery, ornaments or trinkets for an eye-catching focal point to your room.
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