Mediterranean House Plans

Mediterranean style house designs are most prominent in the South. However, California, Texas and the Southwest have Mediterranean style homes as well. Mediterranean homes are very similar to Spanish style homes because many of the architectural features of Mediterranean homes come from Spain. Mediterranean style house plans are known for their stucco exterior, wrought iron railings, balconies, courtyard entrances, red tile roofs, arches and columns. Because of the climate and regions they were originally built, Mediterranean houses have open floor plans and high ceilings on the interior to keep the spaces airy and cool in hotter months. Mediterranean homes are painted the natural colors of the landscape around them.