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Il Nostro Sogno | Minneapolis Custom Home
Il Nostro Sogno | Minneapolis Custom Home
Streeter Custom BuilderStreeter Custom Builder
Approach to Mediterranean-style dramatic arch front entry with dark painted front door and tile roof.
Inspiration for a white mediterranean two floor detached house in Minneapolis with a hip roof, a tiled roof and a black roof.
Wallis Residence
Wallis Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Photography by Chase Daniel
Expansive and white mediterranean two floor detached house in Austin with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
The Talia by John Cannon Homes
The Talia by John Cannon Homes
John Cannon HomesJohn Cannon Homes
Gene Pollux Photography
This is an example of an expansive and white mediterranean bungalow render detached house in Tampa with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
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Villa Belmonte
Villa Belmonte
Calimia HomeCalimia Home
Mediterranean house exterior in Miami.
Ridge Crest Painted Brick
Ridge Crest Painted Brick
Shaddock Custom Builders and DevelopersShaddock Custom Builders and Developers
Design ideas for a mediterranean house exterior in Dallas.
Outdoor
Outdoor
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
White mediterranean detached house in Los Angeles with three floors, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Modern Spanish Revival Home
Modern Spanish Revival Home
ADG LightingADG Lighting
Photo of a white mediterranean two floor render detached house in Other with a hip roof and a tiled roof.
Mediterranean Home with a Contemporary Twist
Mediterranean Home with a Contemporary Twist
Klar and Klar Architects, IncKlar and Klar Architects, Inc
Rich Montalbano
This is an example of a small and white mediterranean two floor render detached house in Tampa with a hip roof and a metal roof.
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Mediterranean Villa Style Custom Home
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large and white mediterranean detached house in Houston with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Pacific Heights San Francisco Residence
Pacific Heights San Francisco Residence
Mason Miller ArchitectMason Miller Architect
View from back upper terrace Douglas Friedman Photography
Photo of a large and white mediterranean render detached house in San Francisco with three floors, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Greatwater Retreat
Greatwater Retreat
Brianna Michelle Interior DesignBrianna Michelle Interior Design
Stephen Allen Photography
Photo of a mediterranean house exterior in Orlando with a black roof.
Il Nostro Sogno
Il Nostro Sogno
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean house exterior in Minneapolis.
Spanish Revival in Los Angeles
Spanish Revival in Los Angeles
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
We were excited when the homeowners of this project approached us to help them with their whole house remodel as this is a historic preservation project. The historical society has approved this remodel. As part of that distinction we had to honor the original look of the home; keeping the façade updated but intact. For example the doors and windows are new but they were made as replicas to the originals. The homeowners were relocating from the Inland Empire to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. One of their requests was additional living space. In order to achieve this we added a second story to the home while ensuring that it was in character with the original structure. The interior of the home is all new. It features all new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Although the home is a Spanish Revival the homeowners style on the interior of the home is very traditional. The project features a home gym as it is important to the homeowners to stay healthy and fit. The kitchen / great room was designed so that the homewoners could spend time with their daughter and her children. The home features two master bedroom suites. One is upstairs and the other one is down stairs. The homeowners prefer to use the downstairs version as they are not forced to use the stairs. They have left the upstairs master suite as a guest suite. Enjoy some of the before and after images of this project: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3549200/old-garage-office-turned-gym-in-los-angeles http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3558821/la-face-lift-for-the-patio http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3569717/la-kitchen-remodel http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3579013/los-angeles-entry-hall http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3592549/exterior-shots-of-a-whole-house-remodel-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3607481/living-dining-rooms-become-a-library-and-formal-dining-room-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3628842/bathroom-makeover-in-los-angeles-ca http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3640770/sweet-dreams-la-bedroom-remodels Exterior: Approved by the historical society as a Spanish Revival, the second story of this home was an addition. All of the windows and doors were replicated to match the original styling of the house. The roof is a combination of Gable and Hip and is made of red clay tile. The arched door and windows are typical of Spanish Revival. The home also features a Juliette Balcony and window. Library / Living Room: The library offers Pocket Doors and custom bookcases. Powder Room: This powder room has a black toilet and Herringbone travertine. Kitchen: This kitchen was designed for someone who likes to cook! It features a Pot Filler, a peninsula and an island, a prep sink in the island, and cookbook storage on the end of the peninsula. The homeowners opted for a mix of stainless and paneled appliances. Although they have a formal dining room they wanted a casual breakfast area to enjoy informal meals with their grandchildren. The kitchen also utilizes a mix of recessed lighting and pendant lights. A wine refrigerator and outlets conveniently located on the island and around the backsplash are the modern updates that were important to the homeowners. Master bath: The master bath enjoys both a soaking tub and a large shower with body sprayers and hand held. For privacy, the bidet was placed in a water closet next to the shower. There is plenty of counter space in this bathroom which even includes a makeup table. Staircase: The staircase features a decorative niche Upstairs master suite: The upstairs master suite features the Juliette balcony Outside: Wanting to take advantage of southern California living the homeowners requested an outdoor kitchen complete with retractable awning. The fountain and lounging furniture keep it light. Home gym: This gym comes completed with rubberized floor covering and dedicated bathroom. It also features its own HVAC system and wall mounted TV.
Hacienda Residence
Hacienda Residence
Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.
Light and Airy, warm and welcome is how we describe this Authentic Hacienda home. Details abound as you turn each corner, and experience how it all blends together with a wonderful sense of scale and elegance. Views, indoor and outdoor spaces help the owners enjoy their amazing Sonoran Desert surroundings.
Clark Street Before/After
Clark Street Before/After
AlphaStudio Design GroupAlphaStudio Design Group
Conceptually the Clark Street remodel began with an idea of creating a new entry. The existing home foyer was non-existent and cramped with the back of the stair abutting the front door. By defining an exterior point of entry and creating a radius interior stair, the home instantly opens up and becomes more inviting. From there, further connections to the exterior were made through large sliding doors and a redesigned exterior deck. Taking advantage of the cool coastal climate, this connection to the exterior is natural and seamless Photos by Zack Benson
Classically Spanish
Classically Spanish
Astleford Interiors, Inc.Astleford Interiors, Inc.
Dan Piassick, PiassickPhoto
Photo of a mediterranean render house exterior in San Diego.
Los Altos New Traditional
Los Altos New Traditional
Studio3 Design, Inc.Studio3 Design, Inc.
Kelly Vorves and Diana Barbatti
Inspiration for a large and white mediterranean two floor render house exterior in San Francisco.
Parkland Estates 2014
Parkland Estates 2014
Hittmeier Design ConsultantsHittmeier Design Consultants
Porte Cochere David Hittmeier - Photo
Large and white mediterranean two floor render detached house in Tampa with a hip roof and a tiled roof.
French Country Home
French Country Home
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
Photo of a brown mediterranean two floor render house exterior in DC Metro.

Mediterranean House Exterior Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the mediterranean kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the mediterranean exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant mediterranean exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a mediterranean makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best mediterranean exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
Cromwell House
Cromwell House
Dan Arnold PhotoDan Arnold Photo
Dan Arnold
Design ideas for a mediterranean house exterior in Los Angeles.
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