Large Mediterranean Exterior Design Ideas
Tom Meaney Architect, AIA
This 6000 square foot residence sits on a hilltop overlooking rolling hills and distant mountains beyond. The hacienda style home is laid out around a central courtyard. The main arched entrance opens through to the main axis of the courtyard and the hillside views. The living areas are within one space, which connects to the courtyard one side and covered outdoor living on the other through large doors. The outdoor living space has a fireplace, TV, BBQ, and amazing views over the pool. The bedroom wing ends with the master suite oriented towards the most private part of the property. A rustic car barn completes the site development.
Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.
The breakfast room leads out to a sunny terrace by the pool. Photograph by Anice Hoachlander.
Atelier Lawrence Cheung
The definitive idea behind this project was to create a modest country house that was traditional in outward appearance yet minimalist from within. The harmonious scale, thick wall massing and the attention to architectural detail are reminiscent of the enduring quality and beauty of European homes built long ago.
It features a custom-built Spanish Colonial- inspired house that is characterized by an L-plan, low-pitched mission clay tile roofs, exposed wood rafter tails, broad expanses of thick white-washed stucco walls with recessed-in French patio doors and casement windows; and surrounded by native California oaks, boxwood hedges, French lavender, Mexican bush sage, and rosemary that are often found in Mediterranean landscapes.
An emphasis was placed on visually experiencing the weight of the exposed ceiling timbers and the thick wall massing between the light, airy spaces. A simple and elegant material palette, which consists of white plastered walls, timber beams, wide plank white oak floors, and pale travertine used for wash basins and bath tile flooring, was chosen to articulate the fine balance between clean, simple lines and Old World touches.
AlphaStudio Design Group
Inspired by European villas, the palette for this home utilizes natural earth tones, along with molded eaves, precast columns, and stone veneer. The design takes full advantage of natural valley view corridors as well as negating the line between interior and exterior living. The use of windows and French doors allows virtually every room in the residence to open up onto the spacious pool courtyard. This allows for an extension of the indoor activities to the exterior.
Photos by: Zack Benson Photography
Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer
Neighborhood-friendly facade showing second floor setback and sidewalks.
Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Beautiful new Mediterranean Luxury home built by Michelangelo Custom Homes and photography by ME Parker. Photo of rear elevation with pool area.
Socal Contractor
Lori Dennis Interior Design
SoCal Contractor Construction
Lion Windows and Doors
Erika Bierman Photography
Large Mediterranean Exterior Design Ideas
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