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Spanish Architecture and the Painted Desert colors are so beautifully paired in harmony. And, we are incredibly drawn to Mediterranean architecture and colors, which can give a sun-drenched Italian look. The proper colors and combinations can inspire a Southwest home to attain the look of the native terrain taking cues from the mountains, trees, flowers and sunsets.
There are an infinite lessons of colors through culture, as well as natural choices, with subdued palettes, lively/bold hues, and muted/earthy tones of Spanish and desert-appropriate colors. The Mediterranean color palette embraces a grounded, interconnected sense of life, taking its architecture back to the soil of the
Historical Reflections: Mediterranean Stucco Colors
Spanish Revival architecture has a long history in
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The design elements blend the California Mission style with the
- Smooth plaster (stucco) wall and chimney finishes
- Low-pitched clay tile
- Shed or flat roofs
- Terracotta or cast concrete ornaments
- Small porches or balconies
- Roman or semi-circular arcades
- Wood casement or tall, double-hung windows
- Canvas awnings
- Decorative iron trim
Spanish Colonial architecture proved to be more daring, with its exuberance and expressiveness that included courtyards, carved stonework and patterned tile floors and walls.
Spanish Revival architecture in the West and Southwest regions of the
Examples of Spanish architecture:
- Frank H. Upham House in Altadena, CA completed in 1920
- Adamson House in Malibu, CA completed in 1930
- Alice Lynch Residence in Los Angeles, CA completed in 1922
Mediterranean Revival was quite popular in the first decades of the 20th century until World War II. It reflects diverse European traditions and was used in the design of both grand homes and row houses. Mediterranean Revival is an eclectic style based on 16th-Century Italian palazzo architecture, combined with Spanish and Moorish elements. The style is well-suited to the
The design elements of Mediterranean fuse with elements of Spanish and Moorish architectural designs with a touch of French influence. This style is marked by:
- Red clay tile
- Smooth stucco or roughly textured wall planes
- Carved brackets
- Arcaded porches and arched door and window openings
- Wrought - iron grilles
- Balconies made of cast iron
- Ornate doors and enriched door surrounds
- Symmetrical primary facades
Examples of Mediterranean architecture:
- Francis Lederer residence, West Hills, Los Angeles, CA, completed in 1936
- Pasadena City Hall in Pasadena, CA,1927
- Hayes Mansion in San Jose, CA, completed in 1905
Spanish Paint Color Schemes for Home Exterior
The Spanish - style color palette uses a lot of complementary colors, such as red and green, which creates both contrast and stability. Nature also provides color harmony. Here are 9 color schemes of Body, Trim and Accents.
Light/Subdued and Soothing
DEC743 High Noon | DE6137 Tan Plan | DE6111 S'mores |
DE6066 Desert Rock | DEC704 Moenkopi Tan | DE6054 Prairie Dog |
DE6186 Desert Floor | DE6158 Buckskin | DE6174 Ridgecrest |
Bold/Vivid and Energizing
DEC728 Madera | DE5187 Weathered Saddle | DEA157 Cellar Door |
DE5249 Coyote | DE6077 Deep Brown | DE5152 Cedar Grove |
DE6138 Dark Sepia | DE5538 Bonsai | DEA156 Cherry Cola |
Muted/Earthy and Enveloping
DE6136 Terracotta Sand | DE6118 Sandpit | DEA174 Olive Court |
DE6200 Handwoven | DE6194 Natural Bridge | DEA159 Rich Mocha |
DE6096 Homestead | DE6069 Bannister Brown | DE6091 Red Hook |
Mediterranean Paint Color Schemes for Home Exterior
These palettes mirror the glow of amazing Italian sunsets. They are rich and passionateHome
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DE6151 Warm Butterscotch | DE5719 Ecological | DEC769 Ranier White |
DEC743 High Noon | DE5228 Pumpkin Pie | DEC730 Alluring Umber |
DE6213 Fine Grain | DE6228 Play on Gray | DE5209 Cinnabar |
DEC724 Spanish White | DE5367 Deserted Path | DEC776 Courtyard Green |
DEC745 Chaparral | DE6112 Cedar Chest | DE6308 Black Spruce |
DE6199 Pale Beach Brown | DE6208 Tuscan Mosaic | DE6084 Roxy Brown |
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