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This is an example of a large mediterranean formal enclosed living room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

This is an example of a mediterranean open concept living room in Phoenix with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Mediterranean retreat perched above a golf course overlooking the ocean.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean open concept living room in San Francisco with beige walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Climate permitted, indoor/outdoor living is a popular trend. To give my clients privacy and create a feeling of expansiveness, we planted a 20-foot tall Ficus hedge along the side of the residential bocce court which provides a magnificent natural backdrop from the inside looking out.

Family room with custom cabinets and floating shelves, large custom sectional and swivel chairs.
Mediterranean family room in Dallas with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Photography: Amy Bartlam
Large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Historic landmark estate restoration with handpainted archways, American Encaustic tile detailing, handpainted burlap ceiling tiles, hand patinaed wood floor, and original wrought iron fixtures. Photo by: Jim Bartsch

Design ideas for a mediterranean formal open concept living room in Milan with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

This beautiful Spanish Colonial on the lake in Pablo Creek Reserve is nearly 4000 SF and consists of four bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms and a 'flex room' that can be used as a study or fifth bedroom. Architectural authentic, this home includes an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. An extensive lanai with summer kitchen brings the outdoors in. Ceiling treatments include coffered ceilings in the great room and dining room and barrel vaults in the kitchen and master bath. Thermador appliances, Kohler and Waterworks plumbing fixtures and wood beams bring functionality and character to the home.

Jeff Westcott
Mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Jacksonville with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Stephen Reed Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean formal open concept living room in Dallas with a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Mediterranean open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Photography: Amy Bartlam
Photo of a large mediterranean open concept family room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Mid-sized mediterranean formal open concept living room in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Soft Neutrals keep the room consistent with the overhead beams and the tone of the room.
Photo of a large mediterranean open concept family room in Phoenix with brown walls, slate floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Ryan Rosene | www.ryanrosene.com Built by Rosene Classics Construction | www.roseneclassics.com
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean formal open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Rick Pharaoh
Mid-sized mediterranean open concept living room in Other with beige walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, ceramic floors and a concrete fireplace surround.