How to Renovate Your House in a Spanish Style

Making your home unique to your individual lifestyle is a necessary form of expression. There are many different renovations projects you can undertake as a homeowner. Whether you’re looking to showcase your Spanish heritage or just are in love with the Spanish style, here are some of the best renovations projects to try out.

Tiles on Stair Risers

There’s nothing that screams Spanish more than decorative tiles. One great way to integrate this Spanish charm into your home is to tile your stair risers. For those of you who are unaware of what these are, they’re simply the back part of the step that you don’t walk on. Pick tiling that has a beautiful pattern and alternate between risers to give a patterned look. These are a great way to spice up the look of your home and protect the risers from scuffs and dents.

Photo by Marsha Cain Designs

Re-Roof Your Home

One of the biggest indicators on the exterior of your home that will portray an overall Spanish style is the roof. Traditional Spanish tile roofing has been around for centuries and remains a very popular choice for homeowners. It can also be referred to as barrel or double Roman roofing. This type of roofing material is made up of half-cylindrical tiles that are put together in an interlocking pattern.

Photo by Holmes Builders

Add Decorative Iron

Another must-have for any homeowner looking to integrate some Spanish into the look of their home is decorative iron. This type of iron works best for doorways, stairways, lighting, and even hardware throughout your home. A simple iron gate or door protector can help to achieve the Spanish look that you’re going for. Consider swapping out your traditional wood handrails for decorative iron ones.

Photo by Wrought Iron Designs

Mexican Pavers on Your Floors

A nice weekend project that will transform the interior look of your home is installing Mexican pavers throughout the floors of your home. These are unique tiles that are typically made out of terra cotta. You’ll find many of these gorgeous pavers in the natural tones of tans, browns, and reds. A Spanish theme is all about intricacy. Therefore, opt for various paver patterns and don’t just default to using the square ones.

Photo by Rustico Tile and Stone

Renovating your home can be a fun project to undertake. When it comes to showing off your Spanish side, any one of the four suggestions above is a great place to start. We’re sure once you get through a few successful renovation projects that you’ll be excited and inspired to transform your home even more into your dream casa.

Author Bio

Brooke Chaplan is a freelance writer and blogger. She lives and works out of her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She loves the outdoors and spends most of her time hiking, biking, and gardening. For more information, contact Brooke via Facebook at facebook.com/brooke.chaplan or Twitter @BrookeChaplan