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How do I Choose the Best Mediterranean House Plans?

Ray Hawk
Ray Hawk

Choosing the best Mediterranean house plans is going to depend on a number of significant points. These include the cost to build the particular house, the climate for the build site and the availability of materials. Mediterranean house plans can range from lavish to modest, and there are several ways to find the right fit.

Many Mediterranean house plans are inspired by the colonial Spanish buildings built by the first European settlers to the southwestern United States. Though originally meant for subtropical climates, Mediterranean house plans can be adapted to suit a variety of climates, depending on the interests and needs of the houses' future occupants. Modern building practices make it possible to have the look of a Mediterranean home with the efficiency and comfort of one that’s suited to greater climate extremes.

A Mediterranean house plan can be adapted to suit many different environments.
A Mediterranean house plan can be adapted to suit many different environments.

A good start to choosing the best Mediterranean house plans is to look at several books that provide illustrations of both the houses and the floor plans themselves, with accompanying area measurements and costs. Some books provide lavish illustrations with full floor plans, lists of the building materials needed and prices. Blueprints for the houses in some books also can be ordered. Looking through a handful of books that focus on Mediterranean house plans should provide enough information to proceed to the next step.

Mediterranean style homes are influenced by the architecture of houses on the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean style homes are influenced by the architecture of houses on the Mediterranean.

Contacting builders who specialize in Mediterranean homes will further narrow down the process of choosing an appropriate plan. Many of these builders have their own websites. Some builders might have Mediterranean house plans on their website, or you can contact the building company directly to inquire about house plans. To determine whether the style of a Mediterranean house plan you are interested in would be suitable for the location that has been picked out and the available local resources, it would be useful to speak to a builder’s association that works with such construction. There are many builders, architectural firms and interior designers on the Internet, and they offer consumers much flexibility in obtaining the ideal plans for their new construction.

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    • A Mediterranean house plan can be adapted to suit many different environments.
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      A Mediterranean house plan can be adapted to suit many different environments.
    • Mediterranean style homes are influenced by the architecture of houses on the Mediterranean.
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      Mediterranean style homes are influenced by the architecture of houses on the Mediterranean.