In the Mediterranean Style  ..... 

This group of Mediterranean home plans was developed after several years of European wanderings and studies of the classical evolution of Italian/French architecture.  Our Italianate floor plan designs reflect a period of architecture commonly found in and around Florence between 1450 and 1550.  The style is generally referred to as the "Early Renaissance."  These homes reflect much of the period via arched arcades, iron railed flower balconies, stone entablatures and string courses.  The French "Mas" design is typical of those in the South of France being influenced by the traditional Romanesque fortified  farm house or "clo" of the Medieval period.  As in France the home was created around a courtyard and is detailed traditionally with iron railed openings and operable wood shutters.

Browse the Mediterranean floor plans we offer to see why we are known as one of the most diverse historic home designers and builders in the nation. Our Mediterranean home plans include a wide range within the style so it's easy to find a home that truly portrays your tastes.  Following the links by our summary descriptions shown below leads you to a longer, more detailed description of each floor plan.

Mediterranean style homes have always expressed a statuesque beauty and grace, however our designs provide fully functional homes with open spaces and every modern convenience as well.   A combination of stylistic details from periods such as the Early Renaissance and Medieval with today's highest standards in home building.  And all of our homes benefit from our years spent creating historic details that can be affordably reproduced.   So whether you are using a contractor or building it on your own, we can help with the  building details, the material resources and the estimates you will need.  Browse our Mediterranean homes to find your next house.

Il Villa di Firenze

  A true villa from Tuscany.  A product of more than two years of research and design in and around Florence, this design marked the beginning of Garant Homes.    Detailed to the period of the later Romanesque to early Renaissance the home is replete with stone, iron and entabulations from the period. Our Plan contains 3 Bedrooms, Den, 3 1/2 Baths, 2800sf enclosed and over 3400sf of total floor area.  Click Here for More Details

Mas de Provence

Directly from the South of France, a reproduction of an authentic Provincial "Mas".  Originally designed for a French National who wanted her American home to reflect her roots. The home is authentic in elevation and detailing to the legendary country homes found in the lower Rhone valley made famous by Van Gogh, Matisse and Gougin.  Click Here for More Details

 Villa di Toscana

  A variation on the original villa di Firenze as described above. This elevation shows the rear elevation with rounded portico kitchen of home #2 in the series of three different Italian homes built around the same front facade.  The home and its several variations are more fully described on the Firenze detail page.   Click Here for those Details