Spanish Style Design Ideas for Backyards

Patio and Furniture

• Large patios are an essential part of the Spanish Modern design. Design ideas include patios with colorful stone or tile flooring, burnished or intricate wrought iron furniture pieces and terracotta planting pots and ceramic vases. Candles in ornate candleholders made of ceramic or wrought iron can also be effective in creating the Spanish Modern backyard theme.

Walkways and Fountains

• Stone walkways throughout the yard will lend a Spanish feel to the landscape. Stone benches set along the walkway, with a fountain as the focal point, are elegant additions to the theme. Mosaic tile or intricate designs on the fountain give it the Mediterranean personality characteristic of a modern Spanish landscape.

Plants and Herbs

• Plenty of gardens and colorful floral arrangements should be part of a Spanish-themed yard. Thyme, oregano and rosemary are appropriate herbs to grow. The aromatic nature of these herbs will bring the scents of a Mediterranean landscape to life. Deep green plants in terracotta pots and Spanish bluebells, Scilla Hispanica and Gazania flowers will add vibrant colors.

Colors and Textures

• Colors and textures play an important role in the Spanish Modern design. Earthy colors, such as tans and darker browns, work well. Deep reds and yellows can also be used. Wherever there is room for texture, such as on walls, walkways and decorative elements, stucco is one of the materials most frequently used to achieve it.