The Mediterranean Revival style was especially popular in coastal California and Florida. Inspired by European palaces and seaside villas, the style incorporated elements of Spanish Renaissance, Spanish Colonial, Beaux-Arts, Italian Renaissance, and Venetian Gothic architecture.

Characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival style are:

• rectangular floor plan
• massive, symmetrical façade
• stuccoed walls
• red tile roofs
• windows in the shape of arches or circles
• one or two stories
• wood or wrought iron balconies with window grilles
• articulated door surrounds
• simple or dramatic ornamentation
• lush landscaping