The Spanish villa look stands out from other stone houses because of it’s definitive Latin style.

Stone houses have had a rich history in the field of architecture and residential housing. Before the introduction of brick and metal architects had to work with mortar and stone to develop residential houses. The style and design of the home was greatly dependent on the type of stone that was used. A home that utilized river stone would have a different look than one that was constructed with Limestone for example. Many stone houses have a similar look because the design was heavily influenced and even limited to the chosen building material.

There are a few categories and designs that are common to all stone houses but none are as visually identifiable as the Spanish villa style. This design blended various colours and textures to create a truly unique and inherently Latin look. Stone was used with clay shingles, coquina and stucco in combination. This gave the Spanish homes a very dynamic look. This style was traditionally developed by Roman architects who were very adept at creating functional and design friendly buildings and homes. They would use a variety of building materials to structure the home which created a fantastic variation of visual textures.

If you’re favourite stone houses happen to incorporate the Roman or Spanish villa look, try using stucco with our stone.

The best way to create this Spanish villa look in an efficient and authentic manner is to use stucco in combination with our Stone Selex products. The key to making this style work visually is to mix the textures and colours in the same way the Romans would have done so. You could use a Sedona Limestone pattern or Chestnut Tuscan Fieldstone in combination with a stucco wall to create a dynamic and complimentary texture palette. Our stone veneer products work well as accent pieces with a neutral texture base like stucco. After the textures are selected you can think about matching the colours of the two in a harmonious manner. If you want to use a Chestnut Tuscan Fieldstone for example we would recommend choosing a sandy or earthy toned stucco wall colour. The stucco should contain a subtle hue in order for the stone veneer accent to harmonize properly. The most important part is to find a look and colour/texture palette you’re satisfied with. Look into stone houses from different era for colour and layout inspiration.

For more information about blending subtle base colours with our quality stone veneer textures visit our website. And if you happen to be in Mississauga stop by our showroom for a closer look at our expansive product line.