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Small Mediterranean House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Snagov Residence
Snagov Residence
RAZVAN BARSAN + PARTNERSRAZVAN BARSAN + PARTNERS
Coming up with new ideas is always challenging, but the challenge seems even more difficult to overcome when the starting point is quite limiting. In the case of this residential project, the starting point was an existing foundation, that needed to be used for the future building. Therefore, the footprint of the house needed to remain the same, however, the functions needed adjustments since the requirements and priorities of the owners changed in the previous years. Another aspect that involved limitations but in a totally different sense was the setting - a beautiful place near a lake, surrounded by wild vegetation - and our challenge was to integrate the house while emphasizing the view. We managed to do so by using large glass areas towards the lake, by laying the house properly on the sloped ground and by the use of materials. Because we didn't want to interfere with the all-natural vibe of the surroundings, we preferred using all-natural materials: wood as a structural material as well as an interior and exterior wall finishing, natural stone on both façades and pavements, ceramic roofing. The result now peacefully lays near the lake, a discrete presence, while hosting the life of a family and all the peace of mind one can get.
The Lewis House Sleeping Porch
The Lewis House Sleeping Porch
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
Devina Brown Photography
Collection of Homes from former company: Konstruct Design, llc.
Collection of Homes from former company: Konstruct Design, llc.
Bryan Oliver Designs,LLC.Bryan Oliver Designs,LLC.
Custom Client Home Design. Located in Castlebury West Sub. Builder: Tradition Custom Homes.
Arquitectura 003
Arquitectura 003
POPO IMAGENPOPO IMAGEN
San Francisco - Filbert Street
San Francisco - Filbert Street
Beauty JusticeBeauty Justice
For this project, we painted the exterior. The corbels where purchased and installed for additional architectural detail and to help provide the home with more architectural identity. I purchased the antique porch wrought iron light fixture and repainted it in a flat black. The beautiful ceramic address tiles were purchased from an artist on Etsy.com and had them set in a wrought iron frame.
KENWA　イリオス
KENWA　イリオス
株式会社 Zephyr Design　　ゼフィアデザイン株式会社 Zephyr Design　　ゼフィアデザイン
Armadale
Armadale
Roberta Murray Designs - Studio rRoberta Murray Designs - Studio r
Main courtyard of multiple bungalows
Windows and Door Surrouds
Windows and Door Surrouds
Ancient StoneAncient Stone
If you would like a price quote on a product you see, please feel free to contact our office by calling (602) 861-0601 or go to our site and fill out the quote request page at www.ancient-stone.co... — at Ancient Stone.
Doors
Doors
Bradenton Window & Allied Products, Inc.Bradenton Window & Allied Products, Inc.
CHIRINGUITO JC PEÑISCOLA
CHIRINGUITO JC PEÑISCOLA
ESCURA ARQUITECTOSESCURA ARQUITECTOS
ADI Escura arquitectos
Newark Custom Home
Newark Custom Home
John Barton ArchitectJohn Barton Architect
This relatively small home (approx. 2,000 sf) is phase one of a multi-phase project. It was designed to meet the immediate needs of a young family and will allow for sutre expansion by adding a large family room and another bedroom John Barton
Extension & Remodelling - Porth y Castell, Barry
Extension & Remodelling - Porth y Castell, Barry
Dennis Hellyar ArchitectsDennis Hellyar Architects
The Lewis House Sleeping Porch
The Lewis House Sleeping Porch
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
Devina Brown Photography
Collection of Homes from former company: Konstruct Design, llc.
Collection of Homes from former company: Konstruct Design, llc.
Bryan Oliver Designs,LLC.Bryan Oliver Designs,LLC.
Custom Client Home Design. Located in Emmett Idaho Builder: Tradition Custom Homes.
Snagov Residence
Snagov Residence
RAZVAN BARSAN + PARTNERSRAZVAN BARSAN + PARTNERS
Coming up with new ideas is always challenging, but the challenge seems even more difficult to overcome when the starting point is quite limiting. In the case of this residential project, the starting point was an existing foundation, that needed to be used for the future building. Therefore, the footprint of the house needed to remain the same, however, the functions needed adjustments since the requirements and priorities of the owners changed in the previous years. Another aspect that involved limitations but in a totally different sense was the setting - a beautiful place near a lake, surrounded by wild vegetation - and our challenge was to integrate the house while emphasizing the view. We managed to do so by using large glass areas towards the lake, by laying the house properly on the sloped ground and by the use of materials. Because we didn't want to interfere with the all-natural vibe of the surroundings, we preferred using all-natural materials: wood as a structural material as well as an interior and exterior wall finishing, natural stone on both façades and pavements, ceramic roofing. The result now peacefully lays near the lake, a discrete presence, while hosting the life of a family and all the peace of mind one can get.
Beach Property Boundary Bay Back Yard Jewel
Beach Property Boundary Bay Back Yard Jewel
AZURO Concepts Inc.AZURO Concepts Inc.
This beautifully re-designed backyard transformed an underutilized garden space into a multi-purpose recreational spot for the whole family. Custom, built-in hot tub and swimming pool, outdoor living space and lush landscaping is tied together with a generous concrete stone pathway.
KENWA　イリオス　建売住宅
KENWA　イリオス　建売住宅
株式会社 Zephyr Design　　ゼフィアデザイン株式会社 Zephyr Design　　ゼフィアデザイン
Sun and Moon Mural
Sun and Moon Mural
Rosanna BonnetRosanna Bonnet
This mural consists of 12 tiles, each approximately 9.5x11". The mural does not include installation.
Long Beach
Long Beach
GARDEN PROSGARDEN PROS
GARDEN PROS
Equestrian Villas - Carroza
Equestrian Villas - Carroza
Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.
Jim Bartsch Photography

Small 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.
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