Spanish-inspired homes built in the first decades of the 20th century are usually described as Spanish Colonial Revival. These homes may also be referred to as Hispanic or Mediterranean. And, because these homes often combine many different styles, some use the term Spanish Eclectic. They are known for their half-round arches for windows and doorways which heavily influenced Spanish architecture.
This Spanish Eclectic style is fairly easy to recognize. Spanish Inspired architecture typically have these features:
Low-pitched roof
Red roof top tiles
Little or no overhanging eaves
Stucco siding
Arches, especially above doors, porch entries and main windows
If you desire to incorporate the Spanish style into your home or if you need to restore a Spanish style home consider using prefabricated half-round archways from Arch-Rite. Their arch kits are inexpensive, and easy to install. They offer video instructions to show you how to measure, mark and install. The arch kits also serve as the templates for the sheetrock and they readily accept screws and nails. Most installs can be completed within 15 minutes and don't require any expensive carpentry tools or you to be a professional contractor. They offer videos on installation to demonstrate how to install the pre-manufactured arch kits.
Homes built in 1915 to 1940 resemble the earlier Mission style estates. Mission architecture was heavily influenced by the Spanish churches of colonial America. Mission houses typically have red tile roofs, parapets, decorative railings, and carved stonework. But the twentieth century Spanish inspired styles proved to be more far reaching.
If you are looking to renovate or update your home with a Spanish architectural look and feel you should consider using arch kits and ceiling kits from Arch-Tech.