Mediterranean House Plans & Floor Plans | The Plan Collection (2024)

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How do I get a detailed floor plan? ›

Many city and county governments describe their policies regarding blueprints online. You can find this information by searching for the name of your locale along with the words “property records” or “home records”. The site will likely have a section about blueprints or building plans.

Spanish homes — with stucco walls, tile roofs and bright tiles — are complemented by organic reds and greens. Mediterranean homes, influenced by Spain and other south European countries, boast plaster walls, balconies and fountains, which shine next to earthy reds and browns, mid-tone blue-greens, and dark grays.

You most certainly can! You can save a lot of time and money if you design a house plan yourself.

There are several free floor plan creators available, depending on your specific needs and preferences. Some of the most popular free options include Planner 5D, RoomSketcher, SketchUp and Floorplanner.

The cost to hire a floor plan designer ranges between $800 and $2,700, or an average project cost of about $1,750. Rates start at $50 and go as high as $130 per hour for a draftsperson to draw up blueprints or a house plan.

The average cost of drafting house plans is $700 to $1,500 for pre-drawn plans and $2,000 to $10,000 for custom house plans. Residential drafting fees and blueprints cost $0.35 to $5.00 per square foot. Drafting services charge $30 to $120 per hour. Altering existing floor plans costs $150 to $2,500.

You should be able to check with your city or county's Assessor's office. Often this information is available online through their websites. This official info is what your taxes are based on, so is probably the best "official" number for what your house square footage is.

Ownerly is a legitimate company that provides information for a fee. It was founded in 2018 by Josh Levy and Ross Cohen, and has its headquarters in New York City. In 2020 it was named one of HousingWire's Tech100 Real Estate winners.

The experts at BEHR paints suggest, “Colors that work well for Mediterranean-style stucco homes vary from white to warm gray to rich tones of light gold and brick. These colors coordinate especially well with dark brown wood on trim and wrought iron metalwork.”

What does a Mediterranean-style home look like? ›

With ties to historic European architecture, Mediterranean-style homes are reminiscent of sun-soaked, seaside locales. The elegant exteriors often feature red roof tiles, stucco walls, arches, and enclosed outdoor spaces.

Generally, homes in the style are airy and light, and they put a large emphasis on indoor-outdoor living spaces. “Some of the characteristics that evoke Mediterranean style include terra-cotta tile roofs, arched doorways, decorative ironwork and painting, carved wood, and natural stone,” Andrews says.

You can easily find a barndominium in all kinds of size categories. You can easily come across 30×20 feet, 40×30 feet, 40×60 feet, 50×75 feet and 80×100 feet floor plans. These options definitely aren't where things stop, either. With Barndos, the sky is the limit.

Council archives: Your local council archive may be able to provide architectural plans and building specifications that are submitted as part of their building consent records. Council archives may also hold relevant council publications, maps and plans.