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Patio layout showcasing our unique stone elements in architectural settings.
Patio layout showcasing our unique stone elements in architectural settings.
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...
Spanish Warmth
Spanish Warmth
Jona Collins Interior DesignJona Collins Interior Design
Mediterranean Exterior
Mediterranean Exterior
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Spanish Colonial Remodel
Spanish Colonial Remodel
Matthew Thomas Architecture, LLCMatthew Thomas Architecture, LLC
Photo by: Karen Shell
Barrington Gate Hazelnut Bronze Outdoor Wall Lantern with Designer Water Glass
Barrington Gate Hazelnut Bronze Outdoor Wall Lantern with Designer Water Glass
We Got LitesWe Got Lites
Dress up garage areas, porches and more with this handsome outdoor wall light design. Part of the Barrington Gate Collection, the design features a scroll arm accents and hammered clear glass for an antique look. A hazelnut bronze finish adds to the rich visual appeal.
Spanish Revival Residence
Spanish Revival Residence
Kevin Patrick O'Brien Architect, Inc.Kevin Patrick O'Brien Architect, Inc.
Kevin O'Brien
santa barbera feel
santa barbera feel
Michael Woodall photographerMichael Woodall photographer
Michael Woodall
Spanish Colonial & Mediterranean Style Homes
Spanish Colonial & Mediterranean Style Homes
Kevin Rugee Architect, Inc.Kevin Rugee Architect, Inc.
Miscellaneous Homes
Miscellaneous Homes
David Palermo PhotographyDavid Palermo Photography
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Spanish Colonial Revival Extreme Remodel- 07389
Spanish Colonial Revival Extreme Remodel- 07389
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
Driveway gates Image: Ellis A. Schoichet AIA
Paradise Valley Spanish Colonial
Paradise Valley Spanish Colonial
Higgins ArchitectsHiggins Architects
A rear exterior stair links the second story to teh rear yard.
Paradise Valley Spanish Colonial
Paradise Valley Spanish Colonial
Higgins ArchitectsHiggins Architects
Situated on a three acre property in the heart of Paradise Valley, this 8,500 square foot home is organized by a one hundred foot long trellised arcade that links the main house with the eight car auto court and pool cabana. The home was positioned to capture distant views of the McDowell Mountains and Pinnacle Peak. The elegant Spanish style home is the perfect backdrop for the owners museum quality western art collection. The couples three boys enjoy the expansive rear lawn that accommodates the pool, putting green, bacci ball court, and pet yard that holds their African Tortoise and chicken coupe.
Irvine Canyon
Irvine Canyon
Riviera Bronze Mfg.Riviera Bronze Mfg.
Custom steel french doors and clerestory windows.
Design Build: Spanish - Early California
Design Build: Spanish - Early California
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Healy Residence
Healy Residence
James Glover Home, Inc.James Glover Home, Inc.
Mediterranean Exterior
Mediterranean Exterior
Spanish Revival Restoration
Spanish Revival Restoration
Cynthia Bennett & AssociatesCynthia Bennett & Associates
Exterior view of the completed project showing the large addition infused with traditional Spanish Revival elements.
rear terrace
rear terrace
Rick O'Donnell Architect, LLCRick O'Donnell Architect, LLC
rear terrace rick o'donnell architect
Mediterranean Villa
Mediterranean Villa
RAR Architect Inc.RAR Architect Inc.
Custom Mediterranean residence in the historic El Cid neighborhood of West Palm Beach. Photos by Ron Rosenzwig

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.
Outdoor living in the Floodplain on Lake Travis
Outdoor living in the Floodplain on Lake Travis
Jenkins Custom HomesJenkins Custom Homes
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