| Spanish revival houses and interior design became popular
as Americans traveled to southern Spain and brought back some captivating
architectural elements adapted to California in 1920s. These Spanish style
houses featured white stucco walls with adobe bricks beneath; low-pitched
red tile roofs; carved beam ceilings; carved wooden doors and shutters.
The interior of these Spanish style houses were also decorated with
furniture and home decor from Spain or made in Spanish style by local craftsmen.
Wrought iron was used extensively for staircase banisters, window grille,
balcony railings, gates, furniture frames and home décor products.
Most Spanish furniture was made from walnut with oak, chestnut, and pine.
Colonial Spanish furniture was decorated with intricate inlaying, gilding,
detailed carving, and painting. Leather work was also applied to handmade
chairs and the surfaces of chests with the use of metal nail heads placed
side by side along edges of furniture pieces.
 Furniture, artwork
and period decorative pieces made popular between 1920 and 1940
California Tile The Golden Era
Painted tiles reached the golden era from 1910 to 1940. In early 1920's
southern California, a revival of Mediterranean and Spanish style houses
created a demand of distinctive tile designs followed the tradition of
original Catalina tile in Spain. Tile decoration are used on stairs, fireplace,
table, chair, border, wall, arch, murals, possibly in living room and bedroom
besides kitchen and bathroom. California Malibu tile designs were a mixture
of Persian, Spanish, Moorish, Swedish, and Mayan designs as well as the
classic floral designs of the historic Malibu & Catalina Potteries.
These tiles are made with unique texture lines that give the tiles extra
special look and feel. Line separates the matte and gloss glazes, which
makes it possible to combine both in one design. The final product looks
incredible. When the sun light hits the surface of the tile it shines and
reflects perfectly clear designs that is very amazing. |
Spanish village house retains terracotta floor and wood beam ceiling is
marked by stone wall panel and modern decorations in this living room.
Compact dining room is filled with Spanish mission style oak dining table,
chairs, sideboard adorned by a large mirror and candlelight reflections.
Stair treads are covered with solid color terracotta tiles while the risers
are covered with patterned ones
A linear Spanish kitchen from sink, worktop to hob. The kitchen splashback
and countertop are covered by Mallorcan stone.
Spanish style bedroom features wrought iron bed and wardrobe doors have
a combination of raised panels and lattice panels.
White small tile mosaic and Mallorcan design borders in this bathroom.
Wrought iron balustrade design for a tall casement window in this bedroom.
Travertine tiles give a rustic wall surface for kitchen and bathroom splashback
blend well with contemporary style sink and faucet.
Furnished terrace has a mural painting of rock formation and beach nearby.