If your house has a Spanish style finish on the outside, what have you done to make part of the inside match? This is often a space where many people get stuck. They are in love with the outside of their house, but don't really know how to take that hacienda look and bring it inside.

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The truth is, it is easier than you think. First, think about what Spanish living is about. For the most part, stone is used in the building aspects of haciendas. This makes sense as they are often buildings in the heat of full sun, all day, and the stone will retain some of the coolness it collected in the night air. In a time when haciendas didn't have air conditioning, this was a very important trait to have in a home.

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While the building may have been made of stone, the furnishings inside were often made of wood, crafted by hand. In this case, let's look at a living room. In addition to wooden chairs (with padded seats), there would likely be wooden coffee tables.

While you may not think of wooden coffee tables as being a part of a hacienda theme, you need to keep in mind the people who are going to be using this home. They may not necessarily be coffee drinkers, but they will be social. Spanish families are known for their social nature, with family and friends. Coffee tables are a part of the equation as they are a place to set a drink while everyone sits around them and talks about their day and their lives.

These wooden coffee tables don't have to be anything fancy. As a matter of fact, they rarely are. They are more often than not simple coffee tables that are there to serve a purpose, to hold food and drinks while those around them have a great time enjoying each others company.

Often hacienda wooden coffee tables are very thick and sturdy tables. If you have ever been around during a Spanish family gathering for a fun story, with a lot of hand talking, you can understand why.

An important thing to keep in mind is that you want to make sure the table goes well with the room and is conducive to a conversational atmosphere. Not many people realize that choosing the wrong wooden coffee tables can make people feel less inclined to talk or be comfortable.

The most common mistake is to select wooden coffee tables that are too dark for the room. If it is not properly lit, dark woods can cast a darkness over the entire room. This can make people feel uncomfortable, although they may not know why.

Additionally, if you have a very light wood table, and too much lighting, it may be a little bright for the eyes and be a constant bother, causing your guests to squint.

When you begin shopping for the right coffee tables for your hacienda, take the lighting, space, and the feel you want to give off into account before making your choice.

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