A Spanish-style, or Spanish Revival, kitchen amplifies all the best parts of your home's heart—warm clays, cheerful tiles, and antique woods that are as cozy and unpretentious as they are romantic and glamorous. These kitchens invite you to take a seat, pour a glass of Rioja Crianzam, and stay for a meal that lasts late into the night. 

Spanish Revival had its heyday during the first half of the 20th century, and you can lust after many stucco homes and their kitchens while browsing Zillow in California. Hollywood has never ceased its love affair with the style, and many of the best movie kitchens feature the trademark terracotta floors and white archways. Think of Meg Ryan's Spanish-style bungalow in "Hanging Up" or Meryl Streep's enviable place in "It's Complicated." 

Whether you just bought an old colonial home in San Marino or you want to make your modern home feel a bit more earthy and rustic, read on for our tips to adopt the style with these 8 Spanish-style kitchens. 

01 Go Bright White

Spanish-style homes are known to have wonderful architectural bones. Paint up past the crown molding with a bright white to make a small kitchen look big and bright. Bonus points for creating contrast with black, moody lighting.

02 Say No to Blinds

Spanish-style homes are known for their windows and light-filled rooms. Don't compromise that effect with a poorly-chosen window treatment. Take a tip from this 1920s Spanish colonial in Beverly Hills and let the sun in with natural, sheer shades.

03 Sage the Room

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When going for the painted cabinets look in a quaint home like this, sage is always a safe bet. Stick to earthy colors and you'll stray to the wrong side.

04 Mix Traditional With Modern

Modern appliances and configurations mix with traditional woods and accent details in this San Jose kitchen. Bookmark this one if you'll trying to capture a bit of Spanish style in a home closer to Harlem than Hollywood.

05 Decorate with Lively and Living Pieces

Spanish Revival homes are full of art deco nods that lend classic elegance, but you don't have to act as if you're living in a museum. Live greenery complements the traditional color scheme and livens up the space.

06 Keep Things Open

Spanish-style kitchens feel both alive and lived-in. Open shelving creates the opportunity to add color and traditional nods, like antique water jugs and stoneware, while spotlighting your personality.

07 Get Into the Nooks and Crannies

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Spanish architecture is full of curves and sun-lit corners, and in this 1920s bungalow, climbing shelves in the breakfast nook create opportunities to add color and keepsakes.

08 Think of Ocean Waves

Light blue backsplash feels cooling and looks great with the darker wood tones of Spanish-style homes. Plus, a new tile backsplash in a soft hue is an easy way to modernize a kitchen without going for a whole reno.