Defining a House Style: What Is a Mediterranean Home?

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Dallas Mediterranean Houses

Dallas Mediterranean homes for sale are located throughout different areas of the city. For the most part, the Mediterranean homes in Dallas will be of a higher class of home with a majority of the properties pricing over the $1,000,000 mark. Considered a luxury home, the Mediterranean style of home will give buyers an abundance of square footage, higher-end upgrades with the heavy use of natural stone products - particularly marble as marble is characteristically used in this style of home.

Mediterranean homes for sale are located around the city in the zip codes of 75220, 75209, 75218 and 75230, Mediterranean homes in Dallas TX are found primarily in the following neighborhoods & areas of Dallas - Northwest Dallas, North Dallas, the Park Cities, and East Dallas.

Typically, Dallas TX Mediterranean homes are going to be either custom or close to custom level properties. They are generally more expensive than a traditional home due to the architectural work and the detail of the styling, plus the cost of the materials.

The Mediterranean look will have a stucco finish in light, neutral colors like beige or tan. Sometimes the colors will include a soft pinkish color as well. These are colors usually seen on true Mediterranean homes in their natural settings of the countries of France, Italy, and Spain. The custom Mediterranean homes in Dallas will have low pitched roofs with red tiling as a distinguishing factor of the overall "look."

Other characteristics common to Mediterranean homes are arched doorways, ornate columns, and large outdoor living areas and spaces. Most of the custom Mediterranean real estate in Dallas will also feature custom swimming pools with extensive and expensive tile work both on the pool decking and on the pool waterline. The more expensive the custom property, typically the more expensive the pool and the custom tile work around the pool.

Mediterranean homes are also known to contain most of their natural stonework in the material of marble. Marble has been a popular and tough building material in the Mediterranean region for centuries and continues to be a popular material in today's building of the homes styled after the region.

So, a buyer may expect to find most of the natural surfaces of the interior of the home to be in marble - the kitchen counters, bathroom counters, flooring in a majority of the home, shower flooring and surround in the master bath and more.

Mediterranean homes, like the region, are also keen on wine. Therefore, most buyers will find that the homes with the Mediterranean style in Dallas will also have extensive areas for wine storage - either a closet, wine cellar, mini basement area and/or refrigerators specifically built, designed and dedicated to preserving and storing their favorite wines and wine collections.

50 Mediterranean-Style House Plans

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FAQ

How much do Mediterranean style houses cost per square feet (approximately)?

The cost to build a Mediterranean style home varies according to location, but expect a typical range of $100 to $200 per square foot, according to HomeAdvisor. In urban areas with a high cost of living it can cost much more. For example, in New York City it costs about $400 per square foot. The cost of the land on which you build, the home design, and the materials comprise the three largest cost influences. Labor also influences the cost and makes up for about 40 percent of the total home cost.

Are there Mediterranean style floor plans with a detached garage? Is it possible?

Although most Mediterranean style floor plans come with an attached garage, you can obtain plans for one with a detached garage. At 18 plans exist with detached garages.

Does Mediterranean style house usually come with a garage?

The Mediterranean style home typically has a built-in, also called an attached, garage. Of the nearly 1,800 plans for this style home, 1,622 of them have an attached garage. These come in varying sizes. You can find plans to accommodate one to more than five vehicles. The most typical designs of this type house two to three vehicles. Most of the garages feature a door on the front of the home, but those that house more than three vehicles typically locate the door on the side or back of the home.

Is Mediterranean style considered a grand or lux style of home? Is the style used for mansions or normally regular-sized homes?

The Mediterranean style provides a grand look that can scale well. You can find floor plans for 700 square feet to more than 14,000 square feet.

Is Mediterranean style ever built as a “small” home? Can it be built economically?

You can find a handful of tiny houses and small house plans in this style. Two plans of less than 1,000 square feet exist on You can build a home of less than 1, 999 square feet in this style, and enjoy 183 plan choices.

Can Mediterranean style floor plans be open concept?

Many Mediterranean style floor plans use an open design on the lower floor of the home for the den/office/library/study space. Many of the homes less than 2,000 square feet utilize an open floor plan in the kitchen/dining/living room area.

What are popular Mediterranean style colors?

Homes of this design typically use exterior colors that evoke nature. These include sand, peach, taupe, cinnamon, rust, cream, pearl, and alabaster.

Can you build a Mediterranean style house on a narrow lot?

Although not a typical construction, 271 plans exist for building this style of home on a narrow lot. These designs typically move much of the living space to the upper floor and devote a large portion of the first floor as a garage. You can find designs with garages to accommodate up to three cars and with more than five bedrooms and bathrooms.

Can this style be built on a wide lot?

Most Mediterranean homes get built on a wide lot or standard lot. You will have more than 1,600 plan choices for building on a standard or wide lot.

Can Mediterranean style homes be built on a sloping lot?

While not a common build for a Mediterranean home, you can construct this type of home on a sloping lot. More than 50 options exist for this type of lot, most of which fall between the 1,500 to 3,000 square feet range.

How many floors/stories does Mediterranean style usually have?

This versatile design can consist of one to three floors. The most common construction uses a two-story design with a one-level design ranking as the second most common.

Do Mediterranean style houses have a basement?

Not all homes of this style have a basement, but you can obtain plans for those that do. Some designs of less than 2,000 square feet include an underground floor that can be finished to include one or more bedrooms. Other designs include a wine cellar. Styles of greater than 2,000 square feet tend to designate the basement space as an entertainment area with a billiards room and a movie theater. Nearly 300 designs include a basement option.

Does this style of house ever come with a bonus room?

Many versions of this style home come with a bonus room also called a multi-use or rumpus room. These bonus rooms generally come wired for Internet drops and home theater hook-ups. Most designs locate the room upstairs for easy use as a home office or playroom for the kids.

Do Mediterranean style floor plans come with energy-efficient options?

You can build a Mediterranean home in a net-zero ready style so you will save 50 percent on your utility costs each month. These typically have multiple bedrooms on the first floor, some of which double in use as a den. The Mediterranean homes usually feature a coffered or stepped ceiling in the public living areas.

Is a porch a common design feature with Mediterranean style houses?

Mediterranean homes typically feature a lanai rather than a patio or porch on the back of the home. It is usually covered.

What types of roof does Mediterranean style house typically have?

While the design of the roof varies, the Mediterranean home features a clay tile roof most often. The most common colors for these tiles are black or burnt sienna. Some designs use a steeply pitched truss roof of 7:12.

Does Mediterranean style work well with a rustic interior decor? Or is it more suited to a contemporary interior?

Choose a contemporary or modern decorating style for the interior of this home. Its luxurious, opulent styling lends itself to an airy décor in nautical colors or desert tones.

How popular are Mediterranean style houses?

This style of house falls in the middle of the pack among the many different architectural styles. Of the 27 styles we analyzed, Mediterranean style houses made up 2.82% of the floor plans.

How big is this style of house?

Generally, Mediterranean style houses are fairly large. The design is grandiose and if taken to the extreme, can be gaudy. Houses with 4,000 to 10,000 sq. ft. are no uncommon with this design style. In fact, most floor plans in this style have 4 bedrooms.

Is the Mediterranean style built in the USA?

Don’t let the name fool you. Many homeowners in the US have a Mediterranean style house. It’s reasonably popular due to its flashy design.

How many floors do Mediterranean style houses typically have?

Most have two floors, but many plans are a single level design. Out of 1,688 Mediterranean styles houses we analyzed, 781 (46%) had one floor, 904 (54%) had two floors and only 3 (<1%) had three floors.

What are related home styles?

Related styles include Italianate, Spanish and to a certain extent, Southwestern home styles. All three stem from warm climates which dictate a decent amount of the design elements.

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Defining a House Style: What Is a Mediterranean Home?

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History of the Mediterranean home

Types of Mediterranean homes

Italian Renaissance (1890-1930)

Spanish Revival (1915-1930)

Modern Mediterranean

Defining features of Mediterranean homes

Exterior features

Sprawling, symmetrical façades

Stucco exteriors

Low-pitched, tile roofs

Arched windows and doorways

Wrought-iron balconies and window grilles

European-style gardens or courtyards

Interior features

One to two stories

Rectangular floor plan

High ceilings

Heavy use of wood and patterned tile

Designed to let breezes flow through the house

Mediterranean homes as we know them today are based off an architectural style known as Mediterranean Revival. This style aims to emulate the feeling of being in a luxurious Mediterranean villa. It became popularized during the 1920s when a cultural obsession with wealth and leisure led to a boom in seaside resorts.Originally, the style was only used for public structures like hotels. However, eventually, architects like Addison Mizner of Florida and Bertram Goodhue of California saw that the style's breezy layout might be a good fit for their coastal climates. It still remains most popular in coastal areas today. [caption id="attachment_45318" align="alignnone" width="2560"]Martin Barraud/ Getty Images[/caption]Mediterranean Revival homes are unique in that they borrow influences from a few different cultures in that geographic region. In particular, Italian and Spanish are seen most commonly. Below is an explanation of the differences between the two:As the name suggests, Italian Renaissance homes borrow some of their inspiration from the 16th-century buildings of the Italian Renaissance. Specifically, this can be seen in their imposing scale, as well as architectural details like columns and rounded arches. That said, this style also borrows from its own time period, which began at the end of the Victorian era . Of the different styles of Mediterranean home, Italian Renaissance homes are the most ornate.Spanish Revival homes are based off of the architecture that the Spanish Colonists brought to America in the 16th century. This architectural movement was especially popular in warmer, coastal areas like California and Florida. Spanish Revival homes are a bit simpler than the other Mediterranean varieties. They feature cleaner lines, as well as a lower-pitched roofline that appears thicker and heavier.Modern Mediterranean architecture can follow either Spanish or Italian design. It brings back a concentration on resort-style living. These homes borrow aesthetic details from the traditional Mediterranean home style with many of the comforts of modern living. These homes usually feature open floor plans, expansive, updated kitchens and an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living. [caption id="attachment_45319" align="alignnone" Getty Images[/caption]Though there are some distinct differences between the sub-types, there are a few defining features that tie them all together. They are as follows: