“Mi casa es su casa” is given a whole other meaning when redesigning your home into an open, airy, inviting Spanish or Mediterranean style home through Ritz Design Build. Do you envision yourself gazing at the entry colonade and arches of your Spanish Mission home, or would you prefer the ambiance of a Tuscan summer breeze at your Mediterranean residence? These historical style homes are becoming more and more appealing to San Diego residents with the great weather and outdoor living style these plans have to offer.
Spanish styles homes have customarily maintained their original rustic look, but many newer designs are integrating a modern artistic twist. These homes are traditionally styled with an earthy tone and an exterior built up in stucco, stone and other natural hard materials. Curved clay tile roofs, arched thresholds, wide open doorways, and vaulted ceilings create an outdoor living illusion. The exterior design gives a very cool and natural feel to it, while the interior design tends to incorporate colorful, hand-painted features with a warm hues. Here at Ritz Design Build you will see that we take pride in keeping that look in our rendering of your home with input from you to meet your specific taste.
Interesting enough, the beauty of these homes are not only limited to Spain, but we also draw upon inspiration from Greece and Rome. History lovers will find that these Mission style homes date as far back as 2500 BC and earlier. Ritz Design Build encourages and thrives on the study of many styles of homes in order to work with you and the culture that you desire to bring into your home. Working together, with you, as a team will enable us and give us the power to provide you with your perfect new home.
With the amazing weather that we have here in San Diego, a Spanish or Mediterranean style home blends wonderfully with an outdoor dining and entertaining. The prevalent roof being traditional clay and terracotta or newer lightweight concrete, provides great insulation, style and longevity. These roof types have incredible longevity, although they require special attention with installation to function as intended. Therefore, it is vital that you work with a company that has experience and expertise in this build area. Ritz Design Build takes great pride in their successful completion of hundreds of Spanish style of additions, remodels, and builds in the San Diego area and is eagerly waiting to serve you.
