Florida Style House Plans

What is a Florida style house plan?

The name itself should conjure a vivid picture of the Florida style home. Derived from Spanish and Mediterranean architecture, these are languid one-story buildings designed to maximize cross-ventilation and airflow through open spaces, high ceilings, lots of windows, sliding doors, and abundant outdoor areas that feature patios, verandas, pools, and more. (Outdoor kitchen and bar? Sure!) Concrete and stucco in white, grey, or muted colors predominate, throwing the signature feature of the Florida style home—that shallow, red tile, wind-resistant hipped roof—into sharp and very attractive relief.

• Concrete slab base, stucco exterior • One story • Open plan • Emphasis on outdoors: courtyards, patios, verandas, terraces • Shallow red tile hipped roof