Mediterranean House Plans

Mediterranean house plans are named after the Mediterranean coastal regions and symbolise the strong architecture of the warm Mediterranean coastline, especially in countries such as Spain and Italy.

Mediterranean homes are typically recognisable by their expressive Spanish style or the details of their fine Italian craftsmanship.

Mediterranean house plans are designed for energy efficiency in warm climates. They typically feature an impressive exterior design and clay tile roofs. Low pitched roofs and large verandas are favoured for shade on the warm Mediterranean coast. This keeps the house as cool as possible.

In addition, Mediterranean homes have open living spaces that encourage outdoor living, such as courtyards, verandas and balconies that represent hot summer days.

Mediterranean house plans are single-storey or one-and-a-half storey. Like European houses, they are large. But sometimes there are two-story house plans like the Luxury house plans.

Most Coastal house plans and many European houses are closely related to Mediterranean house plans.