Spanish hacienda
Spanish haciendas are designed around large open areas and uncluttered spaces. Colors found in nature--red, off white, and olive green--are use quite a bit in decorating these homes. Even if you don't live in a hacienda, you can create a hacienda style interior by carefully selecting finishes, furniture and accessories. Does this Spark an idea?
Wood Treatment
Woodwork found haciendas is often in dark wood tones such as walnut, mahogany or redwood. To create this look, strip the paint off the wood surfaces in the house. Stain the stair railing, wooden floors and door framesin a natural dark wood color.
You can create a faux wood beam ceiling to enhance the hacienda style decorating. Measure the length of the ceiling in the living room. Buy and hang wooden boards evenly spaced on the ceiling Stain the boards in the same wood tone as the other woodwork in the house
Wall Treatment and Decoration
Walls in a hacienda are textured and painted one light shade throughout the house. A stone off-white is a good choice for this style of decorating. Scatter black wrought iron pieces around the house to emphasize certain features. If you have an extra wide doorway, consider placing a floor-to-ceiling piece of wrought iron on either side of the doorway. Group candle sconces together and place tall candles in them. Place one or two large, heavy framed mirrors around the house. Look for mirrors with Spanish decorations on them. Artwork should be large and reflect traditional themes.
Furniture Treatment
Heavy furniture looks the best in this setting. Tables should be of heavy wood construction stained in the same tones as the rest of the woodwork. Group leather couches and chairs around low tables.
Accessories
Use oversized terracotta jars and plant pots. Group a variety of tropical plants together in the plant pots. Place large aloe and succulent plants in sunny corners. Hang frosted glass chandeliers from the ceiling on dark chains to create soft lighting. Use large stone statues as focal points in the public rooms. The statue themes are usually classical designs of humans and horses. Set large area rugs under furniture groupings
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