Home plan: Mediterranean warmth

This Mediterranean-style home's exterior features native stone and traditional stucco warmed by red cedar on the soffits and porch ceilings. Sunlight streams through the large, arch-topped windows into the great room, which is anchored by a stone fireplace. The open layout encourages mingling around the snack bar and central island in the kitchen, also accented with a stone arch cooking area. In the private master wing, double walk-in closets and an expansive bathroom with two vanities create a spacious retreat. This wing also houses a guest bedroom, which could easily serve as an office or nursery. Upstairs houses two bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a game room that can be converted to a fifth bedroom. Bedroom two features a romantic Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard, while an interior balcony overlooks the great room. A bonus room over the garage could be finished for a variety of uses.