Spanish Colonial Revival Offers Space for Year-Round Entertaining

With rich wood accents and woven textures throughout, this Spanish Colonial Revival home is at once warm and inviting. Neutral hues offer a cheerful and versatile backdrop for different styles of furniture, while dining spaces indoors and out allow for entertaining year-round.

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September 27, 2016

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Spanish Colonial Revival Home's Exterior

Green shrubs and trees add an element of privacy to this Mediterranean style home. A retaining wall keeps the landscape clean and beautiful, and the driveway offers plenty of space for parking thanks to the wide area and two-bay garage.

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Spanish-Style Entrance

Boasting a stucco exterior and Spanish style, this home fits perfectly in its California setting. A brick walkway and red tile roof complete the Mediterranean design.

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Beautiful, Mediterranean Foyer

Cream colored walls and brown tile flooring welcome guests into the Spanish-style home. A pocket door with frosted glass panes provides privacy for the living area.

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Inviting Family Room

Light yellow walls and warm hardwood floors create an inviting place to gather in this family room. A piano rests in the corner of the room to encourage some musical entertaining.

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Family Room Showcases Fireplace, Piano

Soft yellow walls, brown leather seating and a gorgeous fireplace make this family room feel extra cozy and inviting. A piano provides musical entertainment when the timing's right.

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Arched, Brick Fireplace

A small, arched fireplace adds a cozy feel to the living room. The neutral surround blends in with the walls, while a white mantel completes the classic design.

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Open Plan, Mediterranean-Style Kitchen

This dreamy kitchen design features terra cotta tile flooring, warm wood cabinetry and a center island for prepping and eating. A wall of French doors provide access to the outdoor dining area with breathtaking views of downtown San Diego.

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Warm Wood Cabinets and Range

Upper and lower cabinets as well as additional cabinet space around the double ovens provide ample storage for the kitchen. The range hood blends in with the gorgeous wood cabinets to complete the timeless design.

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Kitchen Offers Access to Patio, Views

The open plan kitchen connects to the outdoor dining area, which boasts gorgeous views of downtown San Diego. A grilling area makes outdoor entertaining elegant and effortless.

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Al Fresco Dining

With the kitchen conveniently nearby, this outdoor dining area is perfect for year-round entertaining. Brick flooring ties the two spaces together for a truly seamless design.

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Breakfast Room Adjacent to Kitchen

Terra cotta tile floors connect the kitchen to the adjacent room, where an elongated counter and traditional chair create an extra workspace. To the left, a wooden table and dining chairs offer room for guests to sit back and break bread.

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Built-In China Cabinets

On either side of the doorway leading from the breakfast room to the family room, dark wood china cabinets fit snugly into their niche to keep the small space from being obstructive.

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Living Room Features Leather Sectional

Close to the kitchen and breakfast room, this living space is a great place to relax with friends and family. A plush, leather sectional with bright red accent pillows offers a comfy spot to sit and enjoy a movie.

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Living Room With Exposed-Beam Ceiling

A plush, brown leather sectional and matching ottoman offer a relaxing place to spend time with friends and family. Dark wood exposed beams add rich contrast to the white ceiling.

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Staircase Landing

A wrought iron railing provides lovely contrast to the warm neutral tones of the staircase. A slightly arched window fills the space with essential light, while recessed lighting and a wrought iron sconce illuminate the room into the evening.

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Warm, Mediterranean Hallway

Downstairs, dark brown details found in the hallway's tile floor and wood beam ceiling bring in lovely contrast and warmth to the neutral walls. Colorful area rugs and hanging plants further enliven the walkway.

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Dreamy Master Bathroom in Neutral

A soothing neutral palette dominates the master bathroom, with a beautiful, medium wood vanity and dark wood trim to add contrast to the timeless design.

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Serene Soaking Tub

Troubles simply melt away in this soothing bathtub, which is the perfect spot to unwind at the end of a long day. The luxurious design features a tile backsplash for stylish yet subtle visual interest.

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Mediterranean Hallway With Large Arches

Large windows stretch across one wall to the next to allow plenty of light to fill the hallway. A dark wood beam ceiling paired with brown tile flooring is lightened up with creamy neutral walls.

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Hallway Features Woven Accents

At the other end of the hallway, a brightly-colored area rug warms the brown tile floor and adds visual interest to the space. Large windows bring in ample light to keep things bright and open.

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Courtyard With Wicker Seating, Fireplace

In the home's inner courtyard, plush wicker sofas wrap around a historic fireplace to create a comfortable outdoor entertaining space. The fireplace is accented with encaustic tiles and flanked by traditional “banco” benches.

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Outdoor Dining Space

An arched, stucco doorway peeks through to the beautiful courtyard featuring a simple metal and glass table, four chairs and a cozy seating area with a fireplace in the back.

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Stunning Pool and Hot Tub

The backyard of the Spanish style home is perfect for entertaining, with a refreshing pool and spa to enjoy as well as a cabana for outdoor dining. You may never want to leave.

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Poolside Cabana and Spa

A great place to entertain, this outdoor space features a poolside cabana, spa and fire pit. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining and/or a refreshing dip in the pool.

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Poolside Dining

A large outdoor dining table accommodates ten, with two wrought iron chandeliers illuminating the space. The partially covered area allows for outdoor entertaining even when the weather gets bad. Guests have the luxury to take a dip in the pool before or after dinner.

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Outdoor Kitchen

For added convenience when entertaining, this poolside outdoor kitchen features stainless steel appliances so the host can prepare meals and entertain guests in the same place. Did someone say barbecue?

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Spanish Colonial Revival Offers Space for Year-Round Entertaining

Related To:

Spanish Colonial Revival Home's Exterior

Spanish-Style Entrance

Beautiful, Mediterranean Foyer

Inviting Family Room

Family Room Showcases Fireplace, Piano

Arched, Brick Fireplace

Open Plan, Mediterranean-Style Kitchen

Warm Wood Cabinets and Range

Kitchen Offers Access to Patio, Views

Al Fresco Dining

Breakfast Room Adjacent to Kitchen

Built-In China Cabinets

Living Room Features Leather Sectional

Living Room With Exposed-Beam Ceiling

Staircase Landing

Warm, Mediterranean Hallway

Dreamy Master Bathroom in Neutral

Serene Soaking Tub

Mediterranean Hallway With Large Arches

Hallway Features Woven Accents

Courtyard With Wicker Seating, Fireplace

Outdoor Dining Space

Stunning Pool and Hot Tub

Poolside Cabana and Spa

Poolside Dining

Outdoor Kitchen

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