Luminous new photography showcases contemporary and historic homes in the beloved Spanish Style in Southern California, while offering, as well, a rare look at the original inspirations to the style, born in Andalusia, Spain.The great appeal of Spanish Style homes lies in their aura of romance and drama, a sense of story, of magic, as well as in their very comfortable and engaging proportions and the great livability of the interior spaces. Deep shadow, arched doorways, trickling courtyard fountains, climbing bougainvillea on wrought-iron window grilles, wood-beamed ceilings, and white plaster walls are all hallmarks of the style. Here, through a celebration of contemporary and historic homes in Southern California, as well as existing historic precedents in Andalusia, Spain–most notably the intricately detailed Casa de Pilatos in Seville and the Alhambra of Granada–The Spanish Style House presents the definitive picture of the style as it exists today.Featured homes include the George Washington Smith-designed Casa Blanca (1928)–a fantasy made real in stone and stucco replete with the romance of old Morocco in its horseshoe arches, domes, and evocative tile murals–and a Marc Appleton-designed beach house (2007) in Del Mar, California, which is a dream on the sea and an eloquent testament to the virtues of the style for today.
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- Introduction to Spanish Style Homes: The article highlights the appeal of Spanish Style homes in Southern California, emphasizing their romantic and dramatic architecture, and their deep cultural roots in Andalusia, Spain.
What are the key features of Spanish Style homes as described in the article?
Spanish Style homes are characterized by deep shadow, arched doorways, courtyard fountains, climbing bougainvillea on wrought-iron window grilles, wood-beamed ceilings, and white plaster walls, which create an aura of romance and drama.
