Subtly spiced by Spanish and Italian influences, Mediterranean Modern home plans are designed to keep life in the subtropics cool and casual. Popular throughout Florida, California, and Texas, Mediterranean Modern style also blends well in the desert southwest and other sunbelt states. These elegant hacienda-style homes usually feature low-pitched tile roofs, masonry or stucco exteriors with wide gallery-style porches, and broad verandas that open onto lush landscapes. Though the arch motif is as prevalent as it is in traditional Mediterranean style house plans, decorative elements are more streamlined overall, giving Mediterranean Modern house plans a more contemporary look than their Mediterranean cousins.

Mediterranean Modern home designs offer resort-style living with open floor plans and large expanses of glass oriented towards outdoor living areas. Grand estate-style designs may feature dramatic soaring ceilings, interior balconies, casitas, and other special use rooms. Whether you're looking for casual coastal style or Palm Beach extravagance, a vacation home or a primary residence, you'll find a Mediterranean Modern home plan that fits your unique lifestyle.