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2025 Design Trend: Earthy Textured Layers Bringing Soul to Spanish Revival Homes

The style of Spanish Revival houses with their archways, clay tile roofs, and wrought-iron accents, is popular to this day and for good reason! These houses have a style that will always capture an imagination! In 2025, another design approach will be modernized to these homes to be much more earthy and layered. These homes will have a style that will exude Southern California. It'll ground, be warm and full of personality, perfectly complementing the Southern California Spanish Revival homes.

Warm, Earthy Color Palettes

Designers are using rich, natural colors that feel both timeless and welcoming. Picture deep ochres, terracotta, moss greens, and tobacco browns hues that mimic the natural landscape of Southern California. Comfort and authenticity are what these hues provide to the home. (Klapper Group)

Textured Finishes for Depth

Instead of smooth surfaces, we are seeing the use of tactile finishes that create more depth and interest. Features such as lime washed or plastered walls, rough wooden grains, and the use of eclectic materials are gaining popularity. These textures are visual invitations to touch, and highlight the hand-made detail that are classic to Spanish Revival architecture. (Fratantoni Interior Designers)

Layered Metals

Spaces can also be enhanced using mixed metals. Brass, bronze, and cooler silvers can be layered to create a more balanced and sophisticated feel. Whether it is in lighting or decor, these metal accents provide shine and elegance without an overly modern or cold look. (Mawa Designs)

Why It Works for Spanish Revival

Spanish Revival architecture is defined by smooth, stucco walls, wrought-iron details, and clay- tiled roofs. the addition of earth-toned textures and clay materials deepens these features to enrich the spaces. Spanish Revival is characterized by rich earth tones and layered materials to give depth to the rooms.

Instead of looking flat and sterile, the interior spaces now also include the warmth and organic nature of the style.

Design Tips for Your Home

Terracotta Accent Walls: A bold terracotta wall can anchor a room and integrate beautifully with the natural roof tiles.

Ribbed and Fluted Textures: Fluted wood, glass or ceramic can capture the ribs of the arches and the curves found throughout the Spanish Revival homes.

Curvy/ Arched Furniture and Mirrors: Collaborate with the home’s architecture and add mirrors or furniture that feature soft curves and gentle arches to highlight the home’s original character. (Salt + Pine Home)

Today’s buyers want homes that feel grounded, intimate and timeless. Layering earthy textures grounds and add intimate spaces that feel stylish and inviting. This is one of the many elements that allow Spanish Revival homes to feel modern while maintaining the timeless heritage.