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California Spanish

Homes built in the California Spanish tradition draw from the old adobe missions scattered along the west coast but also from classical Spanish villas. These houses are an homage to California's rich history, and can be found anywhere from San Francisco to San Diego.

Characteristics:

Dark fixtures and accent pieces, light exteriors.
Colorful, warm furniture.
Rugs, animal skins, pottery, painted ceramics.

Where to see it:

The California Missions, including Mission San Jose in Fremont, CA.