Most tourists who have visited Spain cannot forget small country houses, drenched in sun, surrounded by greenery and silence. Even in the interior itself, everything reminds of the sea, the blue cloudless sky, the rustle of the wind, the smell of sun-warmed earth and orange trees.
Spanish architecture is rich in a combination of different directions, since its formation took place under the influence of the culture of the Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians, Celts, Germans and Arabs. The buildings in Spain are incredibly beautiful and have their own characteristics.
Living space structure
Spain is a small country with a lot of old urban areas. Due to cramped conditions, narrow houses were built in cities. They stood close to each other. If it was necessary to increase the area of the building, upper floors were added. To make small rooms seem spacious, high vaulted ceilings were required. To build the upper floors, powerful floors were formed from large beams. They were not hidden and became part of the interior decoration.
The first characteristic feature of the Spanish style is the presence of architectural elements in interior decoration Source 4living.ru
Large windows were installed to let more light into the house. Today you can often see country villas in Spain that have panoramic glazing. Floor-to-ceiling windows opened onto the summer terrace. If for some technical reason it could not be installed, the terrace was moved to the roof.
Floor-to-ceiling windows helped to let more daylight into the cramped spaces of the stone villas Source vox-cdn.com
The Spaniards love stained glass and colored glass, so they can be seen inside the house. Interior doors are swing structures, very light and elegant. They become part of the decoration of the environment. They are installed only between the “public” and “private” parts of the house. The rest of the space is combined and left open.
The open layout of the public area of the house is another sure sign of the style of a southern European country Source project-home.ru
What about the prices?
The price of the property is influenced by the total footage, number of rooms, renovation, proximity to the center or the sea, as well as the presence of a swimming pool and other additional amenities.
During the pandemic, home sales to foreigners fell by about 37.4%, especially in the Valencian Community and the Canary Islands. Price dynamics across regions were uneven - from a fall of 5.9% (Galicia) to an increase of 25.4% (La Rioja).
The largest selection of discount housing in Valencia was concentrated in the provinces of Valencia and Castellon, in Andalusia - in Almeria, Malaga and Granada, mainly in resort areas. Now you can buy apartments here for 15 thousand euros (1.3 million rubles).
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Bedroom and living room
Many people like the Spanish style in architecture and interior design because it allows you to combine deliberately rough surfaces and light, elegant designs. The walls are usually covered with rough plaster and then simply whitewashed with lime. The living room and bedrooms are finished in this way. There are many textures in one interior. Only country music can combine all this into one harmonious picture. Therefore, its characteristic features must be present in everything.
Plaster on the walls, rough wooden beams on the ceiling are the defining elements of the Spanish style Source yandex.net
The floor has stone or ceramic tiles. Since these are cold materials, you can throw a woolen rug under your feet, the color of which matches the color of the decorative accessories. The use of broad-leaved wood is allowed. Such textures combine very well with the main palette and help create homeliness.
The floor can be wooden, its color should match the color of the wood on the ceiling Source southcoastarhitects.com
The stone is also actively used to create original decor. In Spain in the Middle Ages, due to a shortage of wood, it was the main building material. And even if new houses are now being built using modern technologies, stone is always present in the decoration of the exterior and interior.
Rough stone as part of the original authentic decor Source comfortoria.ru
Stakes are required on the windows. They are the best protection against the scorching heat of summer. Their installation helps to emphasize the chosen style in the best possible way. The shutters can be left open, or they can be covered with textiles of a bright rich color. In both the first and second options, the atmosphere will be soft and very comfortable.
Shutters on the windows perfectly emphasize the Spanish style in the bedroom interior Source moydom.ru
Furniture is made of wood or metal. She is big and massive. The upholstery of the soft group is usually made of dark-colored materials (red, burgundy, brown). Such objects look advantageous against the background of plastered and whitewashed walls.
Furniture colors characteristic of the Spanish style Source adelaparvu.com
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If you choose a sofa and armchairs upholstered in brown leather with straight backs to equip the living room, place a wooden sideboard with glass doors along a free wall or attach open shelving to it, place your favorite dishes on the shelves in rows, you will be able to create the desired atmosphere.
Cozy, homely warm atmosphere Source cynthiabennett.com
The heart of the bedroom is a huge comfortable bed made of wood or wrought metal with a canopy made of transparent tulle or an open bed with a massive headboard. At her feet there is an ottoman, on the sides of the cabinet, instead of a wardrobe, there is a chest of drawers made of rosewood or teak.
Classic Spanish bedroom design Source southcoastarhitects.com
The Spanish interior will not look complete if it is not possible to emphasize its bright character. The easiest way to do this is by placing a large number of different decorative items in the living room and bedroom. These can be forged chandeliers, candlesticks, products made of multi-colored ceramics with traditional Mediterranean patterns, textiles from the same series.
Accessories set the mood Source pinimg.com
Pottery and tapestries that match the style are suitable as decorations. When it is not possible to hang them on the wall, an artist is called in Spain and he paints picturesque pictures on the walls. The finishing touches are live plants in ceramic pots, floor vases to complement them, mirrors in original frames. You can throw homespun cotton rugs on the floor.
Vases, paintings, pottery, forged metal candlesticks - a complete set of decorations for interior decoration in the Spanish style Source southcoastarchitects.com
Traditionally, bedrooms are located in the back private part of the house, and living rooms are located in front. The “public” space is revealed, but not completely. One room smoothly flows into another. Large open arches are used to create this effect. They can appear between the living room and dining room or between the dining room and kitchen.
Open arches are the third defining feature of style Source yandex.net
Courtyard
A patio is a must in Spanish homes. Usually it has a small area, but at the same time it looks well-groomed and beautiful. It is impossible to find beds with vegetables here. In the courtyard you can see beautiful green lawns and evergreens. Statues, fountains, gazebos or benches are often installed, and sometimes a large swimming pool is built.
Examples of design and interior design of some Spanish courtyards - patios
A patio is, first of all, a place where you can relax from the hustle and bustle, enjoy the beauty of nature, and dream.
Kitchen
Richly painted tiles help to emphasize the Spanish style in the kitchen interior. It usually frames not only the working factor, but also the lower part of the walls in the entire room.
Bright tiles with characteristic colors Source onlinebooking24.ru
A massive wooden set with artificially aged facades is lined up and houses a refrigerator, dishwasher, and other household appliances. But a large wide table is used as the main working surface. They roll pizza dough on it and make pasta.
A large massive table is the center of the kitchen Source squarespace-cdn.com
Decor elements
Spanish interior style is unthinkable without ceramic, faience, copper, iron and clay products. They make the room beautiful and unusual. Designers advise using wooden frames for mirrors and paintings on the walls.
For many, the Spanish interior evokes associations with the Mediterranean, which are similar in their closeness to naturalness and romance.
Spanish style bath
Decorating a sanitary facility in the southern national flavor will not be cheap. Spanish (in this case) can be called the most expensive interior design. And all because natural stone (flagstone or marble) is often used to decorate walls, floors and ceilings. Of course, today they can be replaced with artificial materials that skillfully imitate stone surfaces. All this helps to use different budgets.
Traditional modern bathroom design Source mainavi.ru
There is no place for bright colors or details that are memorable the first time. The ceiling is standard. Built-in lamps. In order to somehow diversify the monochrome and increase the decorativeness of the finish, designers like to make arched passages in the bathroom, install false columns, and form niches with lighting in the walls. Mosaic patterns in national themes may appear on the walls of the bathing area.
Spanish style facing tiles Source dg-home.ru
The bathtub is always raised above the floor, installed either on legs or on a podium. The bowl itself is large and noticeable. If the area allows, a jacuzzi is installed.
The modern shower has a laconic design: the tray is decorated with the same tiles as the walls, and glass doors are installed instead of curtains. Black plumbing elements serve as accent details.
A modern interpretation of the Spanish style Source mosremontcity.ru
There should be two sinks. They are installed on a stone countertop and stand directly on it or are built deep into the dressing table. It stores all the little things: clean towels, a supply of bath accessories. None of this should be in plain sight. Since all furniture in a Spanish interior has a massive appearance, there should be no exceptions here either. The vanity becomes the central focal point. It must be made of dark wood, so an accent spot appears on a light background. If wood is also used in the decoration and decoration of the bathroom, it should be the same color as the cabinet.
Interior decoration
Wallpaper is not used to decorate the walls - preference is given to plaster and textured paint with a suede effect. The colors should correspond to the Mediterranean style; to paint the facade you need to select yellow, orange, red, blue, pink, green, brown. Bright colors should be added to plenty of white.
For the floor, parquet or ceramic floor tiles are usually used. In a separate area of the room, you can lay a colorful carpet in ethnic style, and thereby create a cozy atmosphere.
Briefly about the main thing
Spanish style has its own characteristic features. It is created using contrasting colors and deliberately rough finishing.
When implemented, the atmosphere of rural life is recreated. Therefore, furniture items are heavy massive tables, chairs, sideboards, beds, kitchen sets, decorated with carvings and metal parts.
The use of natural materials and a large number of forged products is considered mandatory.
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Lighting
Let's go through the rules that the Spaniards themselves usually adhere to.
- Lots of sunlight, which means plenty of windows.
- A forged chandelier, which often becomes an unusual accent in the interior. A characteristic element of Spanish style.
- Additional elements, for example, lighting, lamps, fireplace - both artificial and real.
Taxes
When purchasing real estate you will have to pay tax. It is the same for both Spaniards and foreigners, but differs from the region and type of real estate: in the primary market it is 10%, valid throughout the country, in the secondary market - 6.6-10%, depending on the region, land purchase tax plot and commercial real estate is 21%.
Stamp duty of 0.5 to 1.5% (depending on the region) is paid only for new buildings.
Other additional costs for the buyer include the services of a realtor (3-5%), lawyer (1-1.5% or hourly fee), notary (1-2%), translator, mortgage fees and brokerage services in case of a mortgage (0. 5-1% or more), totaling up to 10-15% of the property price.
Yes, upon sale you also need to pay tax: for non-residents from EU/EEA countries - 19%, for third-country citizens - 24%, for residents of Spain 19-23% (depending on the amount of profit), if they owned the property for less than three years.
Another tax - on the increase in the cadastral value of land - is calculated individually in each district.
Since 1998, the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention signed between Russia and Spain has been in force.
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