Spanish House Plans

The entrance to the compound was through a large wooden zaguan (gate), which was broad enough for wagons and herds of livestock to pass through and often had a smaller pedestrian entrance set within. Interiors: ? Wall colorings - ochre, buff, pink, red, purple and white. - Bancos - benches adjoining the walls and built of adobe provide seating or sleeping spaces. - Fogon - a bell-shaped fireplace, flanked by two low shelves locate into the corner. - Floors were finished of packed earth. - Trasteras - Cupboards free standing or place into the walls, served as closets or china cabinets. Furnishings: - Coarsely woven jergas sheltered the floors. - Tables, chests and chairs were hand-carved from pine. - Pieces of colorful colcha embroidery, beside with santos and bultos (carved and painted images of the saints) were the only non-utilitarian objects in the casa.