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5 Characteristics Spanish Revival Style Kitchens

January 5, 2021
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5 Characteristics Spanish Reviavl Style Kitchens

The kitchen is as vital a place as any other when it comes to style and decoration. One should always strive for a look that is warm and inviting when designing and decorating your kitchen. Choosing a Spanish style design gives the opportunity to get a warm and inviting look without working really hard to decorate. Below are some good suggestions about how to get a pleasant and stunning kitchen with a Spanish style design.

Flared Range Hood

Flared Range Hood

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The flared range hood is among the most visible characteristics of Spain's revival kitchen. Very often built with sheet rock or cast stone, the range hood may be adorned with arches or corbels. To attain this look, adding a flared hood helps a lot.


Large Kitchen and Alcove


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Life revolves around the kitchen, family, and food in Spanish culture. This also contributes to a very wide cooking area, preparation area and stove itself. This zone is typically set in an alcove with an arched opening to frame it to attain a realistic Spanish style kitchen space. 



Hand Painted Tiles


Hand Painted Tiles

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The use of hand-painted tiles is possibly one of the most common characteristics in a Spanish-style kitchen. The styles are ornate and intricate, and are mostly replicated in the kitchen. 


In your kitchen design, there are many ways you can use hand-painted tile; the backsplash, trim, and baseboards are all great choices. To accent or fit your backsplash, you can opt to tile your countertops with hand-painted tiles. 



Wooden Cabinets


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Walnut, in the Spanish style, is both traditional and unique. The majority of antique Spanish-crafted furniture you find is made of walnut and can include ornate features such as beaded or rope trim.


Exposed Beams and Arches


Exposed Beams and Arches

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Vaulted ceilings and spectacular archways offer a realistic look to the Spanish-style kitchen. The arches may be around your cooking alcove, windows, or the kitchen entrances, but it is the one aspect that might define the style instantly. You can also put an arch in a semi open kitchen over your food bar, or knock a wall out to make an arch. 


Exposed beams high ceiling offer some Spanish grandiosity to the kitchen.  Choosing a stain that matches your walnut or mahogany cabinet is elegant and rustic.


Are you a fan of antique spanish revival style kitchens? If yes! Then get in touch with the Kitchen Renovation Contractor in Avon, CT to renovate your kitchen.


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