The Spanish colonial style of architecture dominated in the early Spanish colonies of North and South America, and were also somewhat visible in its other colonies. It is sometimes marked by the contrast between the simple, solid construction demanded by the new environment and the Baroque ornamentation exported from Spain.

Known for their white stucco walls, red clay roof tiles, and rustic appearance, Spanish Colonial homes are popular throughout the Southeastern and Southwestern sections of the United States, including Florida and California. Long before this style came to North America, however, it had a long, varied history in both Spain and Mexico.

Spanish Colonial Revival architecture is characterized by details from” several eras of Spanish Baroque, Spanish Colonial, Moorish Revival and Mexican Churrigueresque architecture, the style is marked by the prodigious use of smooth plaster (stucco) wall and chimney finishes, low- pitched clay tile, shed, or flat roofs, and terracotta or cast concrete ornaments.

Spanish colonial architecture features design elements like terra-cotta clay tile roofs, white stucco walls, soft arches, and carved wooden doors.