Spanish architecture and interior design amaze with its beauty and unusualness. They are characterized by several features that make them easy to identify and reproduce. These are the architectural elements with the help of which housing becomes unique. Spanish style is both earthy and majestic. He emphasizes the connection between the natural world and the human world. Simplicity natural materials combines with warmth rich colors, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
1. Clay tiles
The tiled roof is easily identified and immediately associated with Spanish houses, which, however, is also popular in other regions. It is especially appreciated by lovers of rustic style. It gives a home a warm, earthy look and is often used to create asymmetry and patterns that are especially noticeable on facades painted white or any other color. light color.
It is worth noting that ceramics are not only used for the roof. Floor tiles, pots and other elements, large or small - clay is literally everywhere in the Spanish interior. Its natural color brings warmth and, despite the imperfection of the color, fills the house with comfort and coziness.
2. Curls and arches
Majority spanish houses and designs inspired by Mediterranean motifs, are distinguished by the presence graceful arches and smooth curves. These architectural elements can be called the main difference from simple traditional design. Arched front door will make a stunning first impression, which will be enhanced by arched windows.
Arches are an old architectural element that was originally associated with the Roman style. An arcade is a series of arches supported by columns. They make a huge impression thanks to their symmetry and elegance. They are used in the construction of covered terraces or patios, hallways and passages.
3. Painted tiles
In addition to all sorts of architectural elements such as arches, columns, unusual shape roofs, there is another small detail specific to Spanish design that can completely change the atmosphere of the house. This is a painted tile. It can be seen on the stairs, fireplace, facade, windows and even the chimney.
4. Metal elements
Sometimes it's not the shape and size, but the material used. The Spanish style is characterized by the use of metal both in the interior and exterior. This stair railings, window grilles, chandeliers, lamps and other decorative details.
5. Maximum natural materials
Wooden floors (mostly coniferous species) in patina, Spanish tiles, wool carpets are just a few examples of available design elements for successfully creating a home in spanish style. Wooden beams are another characteristic feature. Plastered and whitewashed walls provide a refreshing contrast to the beautiful wooden products, inherent in the houses of the Spaniards.
6. Warm earthy tones
Originally, houses were built exclusively from natural materials, and modern Spanish housing takes full advantage of these advantages. A variety of earthy tones create a natural, rustic feel in a Spanish-style home. Traditional features include white or sand-colored walls, ceilings with wooden beams, floor covered with red or brown tiles. Some bright accents help complete the interior.
7. Whitewashed walls
The original purpose of whitewashing was to keep the house cool, but now whitewashed walls serve more of a decorative purpose than a practical one. They look incredibly attractive, and it doesn't matter how modern or authentic they are.
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Your home will be warm
We guarantee that a house built according to our design will be warm. Our houses fully comply with SNiP. Heat leaks can also be caused by “wrong” bay windows, balconies, unnecessary cuts in the walls and some other elements. But the most main reason heat loss is the blowing of walls due to an incorrect profile longitudinal groove on a log or beam or due to unprofessional assembly. We make sure our homes are warm.
We make changes to the project for free
Most clients ask to make their own changes to the project: add or remove a boiler room, a terrace, a “second light”, an additional bedroom, windows, enlarge or reduce the premises. We are happy to implement the wishes of clients in the project. But we can also refuse changes if they do not comply with the current SNiPs or rules of wooden house construction or may lead to increased construction costs. We make all changes to the project free of charge.
You save up to 200,000 rubles on construction.
With our project, you are guaranteed to save on building a house - up to 200,000 rubles when building a 200-meter house.
The placement of utility networks has already been thought out
Our projects have thoughtful placement utility networks. If this is not done in advance, then you will have to use the equipment later non-standard sizes, which usually costs more. Or will it be necessary to install additional boxes in visible place and their subsequent decoration.
Optimal furniture arrangement
Our projects include proper arrangement of furniture. This eliminates errors when planning the size of rooms, the location of window and door openings. If this is not done during design, then, for example, due to incorrect placement of a door or window, you will not have enough 10-30 centimeters to locate plumbing fixtures, cabinets or kitchen drawers.
We build houses
We not only create projects, but also build houses. Each project presented on our website has been built by us several times. Our architects visit completed houses and see the result of their creativity “not on paper”. We also receive feedback from the owners of houses built according to our designs, take into account their wishes and make changes to standard projects. Thus, we can say with confidence that our projects have been tested by time and repeated construction, they are comfortable for living and economical
Optimal cutting of a 6-meter log
For the production of the log house, 6-meter logs are used. The logs are cut into elements. When cutting, waste remains, which can reach up to 20% of the total volume of wood. We design the house and the dimensions of the premises in such a way that the cutting of a 6-meter log is optimal, and waste tends to zero. This allows you to significantly reduce the cost of the log house. Therefore, the exact dimensions of the premises are very important, and a change in size even by 20 cm can lead to a large waste, and, consequently, an increase in cost.
Traveling around the world, a fairly large number of new styles are discovered that not only represent a particular people, state or culture, but also reflect some other styles. So, for example, having visited Spain and seen a Spanish house, few people remain indifferent and come home without the intention of reproducing the same thing in their own plot of land. Simplicity, warmth, lightness and simultaneous luxury - this is what attracts home owners to this style.
Spanish style house designs
A person who has lived in a city all his life is best able to evaluate and compare city life with life beyond. It is here that you will find enough space not only to build a house in the Spanish style, but also to breathe in plenty fresh air, take sunbathing. This house should be decorated in the form of an old mansion, of course, in the Spanish style, with its romance and spontaneity.
The main feature of this house is that, having 2 floors, it is completely invisible from the road, while its neighbors are fenced off by high fences.
Despite the fact that the house has a significant area, which is usually more than 1000 meters, it is not an overly bulky structure:
- It fits quite harmoniously into the style and general view, even the simplest buildings.
- All visible curved decorative paths that lead to the house, as well as effective methods landscape design in the area adjacent to the house are formed not only artificially with the help of experts, but also with the preservation of the natural area. It is expressed in taste, in fantasy and in imagination.
- This type of house has another feature; its lines are not parallel to the boundaries and lines throughout the site. Due to these changes, it looks much larger and more massive.
- In addition to the house itself, it is necessary to pay special attention at such a moment as the external design of the site and the creation of an architectural ensemble. Each of its parts (a pond with a waterfall or a sandy shore, or a huge summer barbecue garden filled with decorative wooden furniture, a beautiful lawn by the pool or a special area of the site with sundial, fountain) will effectively complement and decorate living space. Accordingly, this special place will become attractive not only for the owners of the house, but also for those who will be present here as guests.
- It is imperative that a special place be arranged and allocated in the area around the house, enclosed in a high green fence (made of thuja, juniper). Benches in the style of the 18th century, and even a small fountain, which will be used not only for decorative purposes, can be installed here. It may well become a source of reinforcement for birds in the garden.
This is exactly how a typical patio in Spanish houses is equipped.
Instructions for decorating a house in Spanish style
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Most tourists who visit Spain cannot forget the small villas, bathed in sunshine, quietly huddled in surrounded by greenery and silence. Even in the interior of such a house, everything resembles the sea, the blue cloudless sky, the rustle of the wind, the smell of sun-warmed earth and orange trees.
Despite the fact that this style is called Spanish, it contains many other elements that are characteristic of styles such as:
- Italian (more precisely, the style of ancient Rome).
- Greek.
- Phoenician.
- German.
- Arabic and even Celtic.
For the most part, every Spanish house is built no higher than 2 floors. The roofs of the houses are terracotta (brick) color, since in the Mediterranean countries the most ancient and common color roofing material was and is a brown-red tile. Excellent asymmetrical structures are obtained by using ceramic stones different colors, so that the roof blends perfectly with the walls, which always remain white.
Note. Every Spanish style home should have a terrace with wickerwork, which allows you to relax and unwind on a hot day or evening with your family. Galleries are used not only to create a covered terrace, but also for stairs and hallways.
The Spanish arch, featuring smooth, curved lines, is an essential feature of every Spanish-style home. It is thanks to the arch that the facade of the house becomes elegant and graceful.
Windows can also be arched. The same shape is used as decoration and inside the house. This applies to such interior items as:
- Fireplace.
- Ladder.
- Facade elements and much more.
In addition, this design is actively used in interior decoration with various forged products:
- Gates.
- Railing.
- Lamps.
- Window grilles.
Interior decoration of a house in Spanish style
This one deserves special attention important point, as creating a unique southern mood in the house, because this is what will indicate that the house was built in the Spanish style.
IN in this case it is very important to choose the right one finishing materials for interior decoration. Therefore, it is necessary to follow certain rules:
- It is not recommended to use wallpaper for wall decoration here.
- Preference is given to a process such as plaster and putty with further painting of the wall surface.
- It must be taken into account that all colors used must correspond to the Mediterranean style.
The same applies to the facade of the house. To paint it you need to choose bright shades:
- Orange.
- Pink.
- Yellow.
- Green.
- Red.
- Blue.
- Brown.
- Vibrant colors should be added to a large number white.
Let's take a closer look:
- Usually used for floor decoration wood flooring or ceramic tiles. IN separate rooms you can place a colorful carpet on the floor in ethnic style, which will definitely create a cozy atmosphere.
- High quality furniture must be made from hard rocks tree in rustic style. It is advisable to choose furniture made of dark wood. This interior also looks elegant when wrought iron and various decorative elements corresponding to it are used in its design.
- As for the terrace, it is best to place wicker furniture on it.
Related Spanish interior materials presented:
- Skin.
- Natural fabrics.
- Copper.
Other features:
- Massive chests, cabinets and stools, forged chandeliers and sconces, a fireplace and window grilles will not be out of place in the decor of the rooms.
- Wall panels wrought iron and dark wood (or on light plaster walls) attract attention and are the highlight of the room.
- Most often, there are no curtains on the windows of Spanish houses, since nothing should prevent entry sun rays into the room. If it is inconvenient for you to live with “bare” windows, you can hang them on wooden blinds. But there is also a place for fabric here.
- You can put a pillow on the sofa and decorate the walls with tapestries. All this will make the room cozy and warm.
- Chandeliers highlight the Spanish style. But together with them, candelabra on the floor, vases, pots, and pottery will look great in this interior. However, you should not overdo it, as otherwise the interior may turn out to be tasteless. One or two bright trinkets (the price of which is quite small) will be quite enough.
- Don't forget about statues, paintings and religious images. The Spaniards also like to decorate the walls of their home with family photos.
In the process of planning internal space must be adhered to external design houses (see Styles of house facades, choice of design).
In a one-story house you should not have more than 3 bedrooms. Accordingly, in two-story apartments you can build 5 - 6 bedrooms. Or, instead of additional living rooms, it will be possible to add several common rooms - a library or office, a gym, if the design allows. An indoor pool would also be nice.
If the house is equipped with a swimming pool, you will not depend on insufficiently favorable climatic conditions. Thus, a Spanish-style house is both simple and luxurious. Almost anyone can afford to reproduce such a structure.
And even ordinary house may be converted to Spanish style as a result of renovations. The main thing is to reflect all the features and emphasize the main advantages of your home. Once the house is ready, you can move on to decorating adjoining plot. Watch the video on how to decorate a house in Spanish style.
Spanish-style house designs will not leave anyone indifferent. You will surely like this project of careful restoration of an old Spanish manor. Majestic old house in the picturesque place called La Cerdanya, in the eastern Pyrenees, is a great balance of progressive comfort and old-world charm. Previously, the estate consisted of separate buildings - a house, a barn, a hayloft, a large warehouse and premises for livestock.
By combining all these buildings to form a complete masterpiece of architecture, the designers from Dom Arquitectura created an amazing home filled with coziness and comfort.
The estate, surrounded by idyllic Pyrenees landscapes, is surrounded by peace and serenity. Modern interior design allows you to let nature into your home thanks to wide doorways And large windows. Basic structure stone walls the architects preserved it to pay tribute to the historical past. The entire estate complex consists of four separate rooms, which can be completely independent of each other. The decor is dominated by light shades, most of the walls are plastered and painted white, A wooden floor serves as a unifying detail of the interior.
This is a truly harmonious and rational use of old structures to create a new romantic architectural ensemble with patio. A unique combination of traditions and latest trends in architecture!
