“I think that the ideal place must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery.” –Luis Barragan My husband once told me, “We can’t live in a Hacienda. We live in Montana.” My reply, “Just watch me. “I have always been in love with Spanish Colonial Architecture, interiors, rustic Mexican furniture, lighting and home accessories. I think the most interesting homes express the passions and personalities of the home owners. Part of my heart as well as a sizable investment ( in artisan decor) belongs in Mexico. I hope my design ideas and authentic Mexican home decor can help you incorporate Spanish-style flair into your home, room by room. For several centuries, Spanish style homes have been a enduring  architectural choice. From striking clay tile roofing to arched doorways, stucco walls and tall ceilinged entranceways, Spanish culture has influenced architecture and design world wide. Whether you’re living in Madrid, San Miguel de Allende, Santa Barbara, or Montana, it’s easy to add a touch of Spain or Old Mexico to your home décor.

Rugged beauty, rich warm color palette and natural materials are components that never go out of style.  There are many common elements in Hacienda, Tuscan Farmhouse and French Chateau design. At the root of all of these is rusticity. Fieldstone walls (exterior and interior), exposed beams and columns and Rustic Hardware blur boundaries of inside and out and create a stunning back drop for your furnishings and accessories. There are some characteristics of Spanish style haciendas that you may be able to replicate without bull dozing your home.  Exposed, hand hewn wooden ceiling beams are very popular in Spanish Colonial styled homes. If are unable to achieve this, you can start with stucco-like wall paint, rock or realistic faux rock walls and layers of dark wood stain on window and door trim. There are some fairly easy and inexpensive ways to achieve an ancient rock wall look: DIY Faux Stone Wall A faux-stone wall treatment is an inexpensive alternative when real stone is way out of the budget, HOW TO APPLY A FAUX-STONE TREATMENT TO A WALL

Welcome family and friends to your Hacienda or Casa. You know what they say about first impressions. Since the foyer or entryway is what your guests’ see first— make sure the furniture, wall decor, and lighting you choose set the tone for the rest of your decor.  Make a bold statement with a Villa Gate Iron & Copper Console Table,  Spanish Carved Wooden Mirror lit with a pair of Mexican Lacey Tin Sconces. Arrange fresh sunflowers in hand-painted Talavera Mexican Ginger Jars. Viva loggias and verandas! Inside-Outside connections were very important in Spanish Colonial Mexico. This loggia is very typical of Spanish architecture. Arched openings, wrought iron chandeliers, equipal furniture and talavera pottery will define an outdoor space as a Spanish oasis. What a great place for outdoor entertaining! For Spanish Style Loggia Ideas & Inspiration: Spanish Loggia Home Design Photos by Houzz Spanish Style Decor is grounded and inspired by vibrant colors used in Mexican textiles and handcrafts as well as organic building materials. 

Rugged wood furniture with exquisite carving details and Mexican handcrafts and folk art pieces can combine to create a comfortable family friendly and elegant ambiance. Mexican tiles, European area rugs and tapestries, rustic antique doors and flagstone are all pieces that will make your Casa warm and complete. A mix of rustic and refined European furniture, lighting and textiles fit in well with hacienda-style architecture and interiors. Discount Furniture Victoria TxCreating an old world Spanish-inspired dining room can be comforting, stylish and welcoming to those who live and visit your hacienda style home. T Shirt Memory Quilt KitChoosing the right mix of lighting, furniture and dining accessories will transform an ordinary dining experience into one that is casual, yet elegant. Wicker Outdoor Furniture Mobile Al

Spanish Colonial dining rooms are known for hospitality and where large groups gather. Start with a European Traditional Area Rug in a warm color palette. It grounds your dining room and sets the tone for comfort and warmth.Next is the most important feature of your Hacienda style dining room, your table. A dining table is a focal point for any dining room. From Rustic Industrial, French Country, Spanish Colonial, or Farmhouse Style, we have the prefect dining table to help you express your signature style. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner party or gathering around the table for a weeknight meal, your Dining Table is where people come together. Like I always say, “Go Big or stay at home”. We love a mix of seating around a large dining table.  Hand-tooled leather benches, Bronze Aubusson Side Chairs and Equipal Barrel Chairs would add interest and style to your Casa Dining Space.  Last but not least the all important dining room light. Illuminate your dining room with Indeed Decor’s wide array of Mexican lighting.

Choose a grouping of Mexican glass, mirrored or punched tin star lights or an elegant old world Spanish Colonial wrought iron chandelier. The kitchen is the heart of a Spanish Style home. It should be welcoming for guests and accommodate more than one cook.  Start with a large Rustic Kitchen Table instead of a kitchen island. It achieves the same function but has a more old world feel. Surround your kitchen table with authentic Equipal Barrel Chairs for comfort and Mexican ambiance. Showcase colorful hand-painted Mexican Dinnerware in a simple Mexican Pine Cupboard. Consider Mexican Talavera Tile for your countertops or back splash.Handcrafted Mexican talavera ceramic tile achieves a level of old world craftsmanship that is elegant, and timeless; it can be used to cover an entire surface and influence the mood of a space. For more information and design ideas for Talavera Tiles see our blog; Decorating with Talavera Tiles. Bring a touch of Spanish-inspired flair and romance to your bedroom through cultural elements. 

Spanish Colonial  influences can be seen in a Carved Wood Bed,  old world textiles , stucco walls, and a plush Traditional Area Rug.  This decorating style is warm yet rich and bold in an earth color scheme. From terra cotta to ceiling beams, inviting interior details are ideal for Spanish style bathroom design.For an element of surprise, use a Mexican Buffet for a sink vanity.  Center a Tin & Tile Mirror over this unique and rustic sink vanity. Mexican tin & tile mirrors are a works of art guaranteed to make a design statement on your bathroom wall! Our Mexican mirrors can be hung horizontally or vertically to compliment any room or style of decor. Add romance of Spanish Colonial Mexico with  a pair of intricate Mexican Lacey Tin Sconces, expertly crafted by artisans in Mexico. Think of your courtyard, patio or veranda as an outdoor extension of indoor spaces and decorate it accordingly. A rich mix of exterior surfaces, rugged stone and timeworn wood are the perfect backdrop for rustic and refined furniture.  

Pair Bent Twig Chairs around a Copper Topped Table to create Spanish character and relaxed elegance.  For a pop of color use Talavera Candle Holders.   Use the same color scheme as the indoor room adjacent to your outside space to blur the lines between indoor and out. Travels “off the beaten path” in Spanish-Colonial Mexico served as inspiration for our unique Mexican home decor products.  Indeed Decor’s Mexican Hacienda Collection of furniture, lighting, accessories, textiles, tableware, wall decor, talavera tile and rustic hardware offers a South of the Border casual or Spanish Colonial elegance for your living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, entry or patio. Products fashioned from rustic old wood, wrought iron, copper, and pressed tin will add old-world warmth and authenticity to any space. Tooled leather furniture, genuine folk art, glass star lights and hand-painted talavera tiles, planters and dinnerware will infuse your home with the colors and textures of Mexico.For Mexican design ideas and inspiration, follow us on Pinterest.