As a fan and owner of a 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival home, I can't get enough of them. Every one I have come across has been unique and well-constructed with lots of character and charm. This type of architecture was born... more »
Spanish Revival homes became popular in California during the 1920s following the Panama-California Exposition, which took place in San Diego from 1915-1917. At this fair, temporary buildings were built using a mix of influences: Spanish Baroque, Spanish... more »
If you like the look of warm, welcoming old-world homes, Spanish Revival might be the style for you. We've already explored some of the classic architectural... more »
As the weather warms up, many of us are thinking about how to spruce up our outdoor areas for lounging, parties and dinners outside. Spanish-Mediterranean courtyard gardens provide plenty of inspiration. These cozy enclosed patios are designed to be... more »
Interior designers Dan and Erin Benedict consider their home to be their playground — a place to have fun and experiment with new design ideas. The couple transformed their 1924 California bungalow from a neglected little house into a charming and updated... more »
Eight years ago on a whim, Jeff Olde visited an open house on a pretty elm-lined street he’d long admired. “I walked in the front door and was immediately taken with the two-story entry hall with a sweeping staircase," says Olde,... more »
"As far as Spanish colonials go, sometimes you walk in and it's been perfectly preserved. Sometimes you walk in and it's been all goofed up. This one was a little of both," says interior designer Charmean Neithart of this Pasadena, California, home. She... more »
Three years ago, Paul Lev-Ary fell in love with a Spanish-style stucco house nestled in the mountains and decided to make the move from his longtime residence in the suburban plains of Boulder. At the time, he already owned a small mountainside... more »