Mediterranean STYLE HOMES
What is a Mediterranean Style Home?
A Mediterranean style home is a home where much of the characteristics are based on adobe architecture and the white cities of Spain.
Mediterranean style homes originated in the 1920’s and resemble the aesthetic of Mediterranean villas. During the Roaring Twenties – people were consumed with leisure and wealth, resulting in the rise of seaside resorts in the United States.
A Mediterranean style home is a dream for someone who appreciates simple, yet elegant and timeless spaces. If you want a home that does not follow trends or will need updating, one with indoor-outdoor living and warm woods, this style is for you.
What are the Characteristics of a Mediterranean Style Home?
- Red tiled roof
- Stucco walls
- Arches
- Enclosed outdoor spaces
- Decorative tile floors
- Wrought-iron work
- Fancy door surrounds
- Carved doors
- Raw iron and metalwork over balconies
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