Spanish and Mediterranean Style Homes

The key to distinguishing the Spanish/Mediterranean style is the tile roof and arched doorways and patios. Mediterranean structures are generally stucco or brick, often painted white to contrast the brightly colored roof tiles. Roofs are low pitched gable or flat on smaller homes and are low pitched hipped on some larger homes. Another characteristic feature is the extension of a side or front wall to form a courtyard entrance or porch. Windows are sometimes casements, framed by wooden or wrought iron grills or small second story balconies.