House Plan

Mediterranean style house plans

The Mediterranean style features a one- to two-story home with clay tile roofs and stucco surface. As such, the homes are great for warmer climates and make good vacation homes. What makes the homes more distinguished are the arched open ways and roofs that slope. And, importantly, the clay roofs keep the house cool during warm months.

For many vacationers to the south, the Mediterranean style offers an open-breeze environment; giving it a perfect retreat environment.

Art Deco

Art Deco gained attention in the US in the 1920s and ‘30s. The style was part of the modern art movement in the early twentieth century. With modern-influenced architecture, Art Deco homes exhibit symmetrical, boxy-like qualities resembling symmetrical art. Other features include metal railings, concrete bases, and glass structures.

Frank Lloyd Wright applied Art Deco designs in a number of his famous architectural pieces. Although not as popular as in the early twentieth century, the Art Deco remains an alternative to the mainstream styles available.

Tudor

Tudor house plans are based on the homes common during the Tudor monarchies. The homes feature stucco exteriors, wood trims, and pitched roofing. Tudor houses are general two story plans. Their large windows, stone mullions, high ceilings, and large living areas often identify the homes.

These styles normally attract larger families, not just couples. Because of the complexity and price of the Tudor homes, more affluent families tend to purchase Tudors.

Victorian

The Victorian house plans were popular during the Victorian era. From the early 1800s to the early 1900s, the Victorian was a popular home style for small to large towns. Its steep roof pitches and dormers characterize the Victorian. More noticeably, the Victorian displays ornate designs on railings, gables, and corbels.

Today, there are plenty of Victorian style homes. In fact, a number of builders still offer this style to their buyers. You will find most of the Victorians in older neighborhoods and cities.

Southwestern

Like the name, Southwestern homes are a style mainly found in the south west of the United States. However, the style originated in the Chicago mid-western area under creation of Frank Lloyd Wright. What was dubbed the Prairie style evolved into the southwestern architecture.

The Southwestern plans are environmental in nature, as they blend into the landscape. The windows of these homes are high and the roofs are low pitched. The surface is sometimes accented with terra cotta and can have ornate trimmings around the house. Today, some of the styles have Native American and Pueblo influence.

Split Level

The split-level is a variation of the ranch style. It’s characterized by the multi-level or “split” level, or a one-level connected to a two-level section. The homes even feature a basement that is shallow, with windows available for viewing. What’s unique with the homes is the perspective of space. Split-levels take advantage of the use of space, especially in the basement. It’s no wonder the homes were popular in dense areas in the 1980s.

The homes here are just a few of many house plan styles available. There are much to be discovered in the home construction or buying process.