Moroccan rugs for Spanish style homes are a natural match. Both styles share the same roots: Andalusian architecture, warm earthy colors and handmade craft. In California, from Los Angeles to San Diego, Spanish Colonial Revival homes are everywhere.
Here are 6 ideas to style handmade Berber rugs with terracotta floors, white stucco and arched doorways. For delivery across the state, see our Moroccan rugs California page.
Table of Contents
- Why Moroccan Rugs for Spanish Style Homes Work So Well
- 1. Soften Terracotta Floors
- 2. Let Colorful Azilal Rugs Shine on White Walls
- 3. Use Kilims in Dining Rooms
- 4. Warm Up Patios and Loggias
- 5 and 6. Match Wood Beams and Wrought Iron
- Best Sizes for Moroccan Rugs in Spanish Style Homes
- Colors That Work With Terracotta and Stucco
- Caring for Rugs on Tile Floors
- Why We Love Moroccan Rugs for Spanish Style Homes
- Frequently Asked Questions
Why Moroccan Rugs for Spanish Style Homes Work So Well
Spanish and Moroccan design grew from shared history in Andalusia and North Africa. Arches, tiles and warm colors appear in both. A Berber rug in a Spanish style home feels like it has always been there.
Read more about Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in California.
1. Soften Terracotta Floors
Terracotta tile is beautiful but hard and cool underfoot. A plush Beni Ourain or Boujaad rug adds comfort and balances the strong orange tone of the tile.
2. Let Colorful Azilal Rugs Shine on White Walls
White stucco walls are the perfect background for colorful Azilal rugs. Their joyful patterns become the art of the room.
3. Use Kilims in Dining Rooms
Flat-woven kilims are easy to clean under dining tables and echo the geometric patterns of Spanish tiles.
- Dining table for 6: 8×10 ft kilim
- Round table: 6×6 ft or 8×8 ft
4. Warm Up Patios and Loggias
Covered patios and loggias are part of daily life in California. A durable kilim or Boucherouite rug turns them into outdoor living rooms.
5 and 6. Match Wood Beams and Wrought Iron
Dark wood beams and wrought iron details pair well with vintage rugs in rust and indigo. For large great rooms, choose a 9×12 ft rug or a custom size.
Best Sizes for Moroccan Rugs in Spanish Style Homes
Spanish style homes often have medium-sized living rooms with a fireplace as the focal point. An 8×10 ft rug in front of the fireplace usually works best. In larger haciendas, a 9×12 ft rug anchors the seating area.
Hallways with arches look beautiful with long runners, and bedrooms with terracotta floors need a soft rug under the bed for comfort.
- Living room: 8×10 ft
- Great room: 9×12 ft
- Bedroom: 8×10 ft under a queen bed
- Arched hallway: 2.5×10 ft runner
Colors That Work With Terracotta and Stucco
The safest palette for Moroccan rugs for Spanish style homes is cream, rust, ochre and indigo. These colors repeat the tones of terracotta, clay and painted tiles. Avoid very cold grays, which can look out of place next to warm tile.
Colorful Azilal and Boucherouite rugs are perfect for kids' rooms and casitas, where you can be playful.
Caring for Rugs on Tile Floors
Tile is hard, so use a non-slip rug pad under every rug. It protects the rug, prevents slipping and adds extra cushioning. Vacuum regularly, and shake out kilims outdoors. With this care, Moroccan rugs for Spanish style homes stay beautiful for decades.
Why We Love Moroccan Rugs for Spanish Style Homes
Moroccan rugs for Spanish style homes bring the story full circle: the same craftsmanship that shaped Andalusian interiors lives on in every hand-knotted Berber rug. They add warmth, comfort and a sense of place to California homes.
Whether your home is a 1920s Spanish Revival in Los Angeles or a new hacienda-style build in San Diego, Moroccan rugs for Spanish style homes add warmth, color and comfort. Start with one rug in the living room and build from there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Moroccan rug suits terracotta floors?
Cream Beni Ourain rugs or warm Boujaad rugs balance terracotta tile best.
Can I use a wool rug on a covered patio?
Yes, on a covered patio protected from rain. Flat-woven kilims are the most practical choice.
Do you ship to California?
Yes. Shipping is free to every California address with FedEx tracking.
Do Moroccan rugs slip on tile floors?
They can, so always use a non-slip rug pad on tile.
What rug colors match terracotta?
Cream, rust, ochre and indigo blend naturally with terracotta tile.
Explore our Moroccan rugs California collection, including pages for Los Angeles and San Diego.
