| There are many types of houses, from | | | | that are plain with no added details so they are easier |
| Spanish-Mediterranean to French chateaus and English | | | | to clean and renovate. |
| Colonial styles. But if you are like me, you may want to | | | | If you are the type who likes old world styles, this type |
| explore outside of the box and try a new design for | | | | of design may not be attractive, but the difference |
| your abode. And what appears to be the latest in the | | | | between houses built in the 1800s to the 1900s and in |
| real estate market, although it's been around for quite | | | | modern times are not only evident on the exterior but |
| some time, is the Contemporary Mediterranean | | | | also on the interior. Today's houses are usually of a |
| concept. This type of house is boxy and the walls and | | | | minimalistic design concept. So if you like chandeliers |
| rooftops are usually made from cement. Unlike | | | | and a carpeted foyer with sweeping stairs, this may |
| modified colonial houses, this one does not have that | | | | not be the house for you. The good thing, however, is |
| old world charm. At first glance, what you would think | | | | you can have the modern exterior look while modifying |
| of is modernity. The windows are simple sliding glasses | | | | the interior to look old-world. By just adding a few |
| which complement the boxy structure. Most | | | | lighting fixtures, maybe even changing embedded lights |
| Contemporary Mediterranean houses do not have | | | | with mini-chandeliers, you can easily have that old |
| second flooring that's why you can usually see this | | | | world look. |
| type in the rural areas or where it is mostly sunny and | | | | Another good thing about these houses is you can |
| dry. | | | | incorporate technology and new, modern furniture into |
| There are many advantages of choosing the | | | | the whole design of the house. For example, if you like |
| Contemporary Mediterranean design but the best | | | | everything to be automated, then you might even |
| advantage is its being low maintenance. If you ask | | | | incorporate sensors for switching your lights on and |
| why, it's because it has simple lines and roofing. It does | | | | off. You can even have an escalator. This is because |
| not have the intricacy of colonial houses that come | | | | the minimalistic concept is very flexible that you can |
| with huge foyers and high walls and ceilings with | | | | make everything go with everything and still maintain a |
| unreachable chandeliers. Many homes now have walls | | | | fabulous look. |