Mediterranean Velarde House Plan is Bright and Sunny

While standing in the Velarde's living room, makes you feel as if you are standing outside. This bright space has a 10-foot ceiling with high arched windows on five sides and offers a panoramic vista. 

This Mediterranean home plan's lofty entry portico makes a striking first impression. The arched opening echoes the shape of the living room windows while sidelights and an arched transom frame the front door.

A family room with a 9-foot-high ceiling is at the core of this plan and is accessible from almost every room in the house - the bedrooms, entry, living room, dining room, kitchen, and screened patio. The family room has an eating bar and a large entertainment center.

The entry has a 12-foot ceiling and a coat closet. Columns define the boundaries of the living room, family room and dining room without sacrificing the feeling of openness.

Between the formal living room and the informal family room shelves between the columns create visual separate and a place for for displaying family mementos. 

The owners' suite has a large walk-in closet and a private bathroom with double vanity and enclosed shower and toilet.