Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Spanish Villa

Maraya Interior Design

Old world Spanish Villa with deep, thick plaster walls and groin vaults. Arches are plentiful, along with views of the Thousand Oaks and Westlake valley. This comfortable home is designed for a wonderful, fun family with two children. The place of many gatherings of friends and family, it radiates a warmth and love of good times with great friends. Deep rich blues, aqua and terra cotta colors throughout this home, with travertine versaille patterned floors. Deep loggia and patios all around the home take advantage of all the mountain and valley views, while keeping the family and friends warm in cooler times. The entire sprawling villa is wrapped around an inside patio with a fountain and hand made Malibu Tile pots. All furniture is hand made, from distressed and rustic tables to custom upholstery in jewel tones. A built in bar for entertaining in the great room, a very large family room with deep blue fabric wrap around sofa, hand knotted rugs in the living room, master bedroom and family room. A master suite with light creamy white walls, a plaster fireplace and a metal poster bed looks through a sitting room with turquoise accents. The home has 6 fireplaces, of which three are outside, some carved in limestone, others in spanish plaster. Designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Patrick Price photography

Grand Prato Estate

Design West

Formal Living Room, directly off of the entry.
Inspiration for a huge mediterranean formal and open concept marble floor and beige floor living room remodel in Miami with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Arcadia Residence

Wiseman & Gale Interiors

Werner Segarra
Inspiration for a large mediterranean beige tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Phoenix with white walls

PV Remodel 2

Sanders Design Studio llc

Example of a tuscan living room design in Phoenix with a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Spanish Modern

Texture Living Inc

Mid-sized tuscan backyard concrete and rectangular hot tub photo in Los Angeles

MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECE

Lissa Lee Hickman

Inspiration for a mediterranean medium tone wood floor, brown floor, tray ceiling and wainscoting bathroom remodel in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Wine Cellars

STONEYARD®

Charles River Wine Cellars is responsible for some amazing multi-room wine cellars. Each space has its own unique attributes and theme. Boston Blend Round, Mosaic, and Square & Rectangular thin stone veneer provided by Stoneyard.com has been used in many of these projects. Visit www.stoneyard.com/crwc for more information, photos, and video.

Mediterranean Entry

Tuscan entryway photo in Miami with beige walls

Zumaque Residence

Allard Jansen Architects, Inc.

Architect Allard Jansen describes the home’s new floor plan as: “A central courtyard with two wings” Discussing the homes main features, he draws attention to the entrance of the home, the style of which is a specialty of the firm.. “One of the surprises we like to do is that you don’t step into the house when you come through the front door, instead you step into a courtyard,” he explains. This home invites the outdoors in and the central courtyard houses a gurgling fountain and outdoor furniture centered around a fireplace.

SPANISH ARCHITECTURE 2

South Coast Architects, Inc.

Inspiration for a mediterranean white two-story exterior home remodel in Orange County with a tile roof

Boise Residence

Hsu McCullough

Front yard entry. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small tuscan concrete floor and gray floor entryway photo in Los Angeles with a medium wood front door and white walls

West Indies Island Retreat

Affinity Construction Group

Example of a tuscan exterior home design in Miami

Spanish Colonial with Casita and Courtyard

Heritage Design Studio

This Spanish Colonial style home is over 6700 square feet, including a separate Casita at the front of the structure and 4 car Garage. Venetian Custom Homes, Imagery Intelligence

Hilltop Hacienda

Morrison Interiors

This three story, 9,500+ square foot Modern Spanish beauty features 7 bedrooms, 9 full and 2 half bathrooms, a wine cellar, private gym, guest house, and a poolside outdoor space out of our dreams. I spent nearly two years perfecting every aspect of the design, from flooring and tile to cookware and cutlery. With strong Spanish Colonial architecture, this space beckoned for a more refined design plan, all in keeping with the timeless beauty of Spanish style. This project became a favorite of mine, and I hope you'll enjoy it, too.

Kitchens Projects

Ancient Surfaces

Images provided by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product name: Antique Biblical Stone Flooring Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Antique reclaimed Limestone flooring pavers unique in its blend and authenticity and rare in it's hardness and beauty. With every footstep you take on those pavers you travel through a time portal of sorts, connecting you with past generations that have walked and lived their lives on top of it for centuries.

Carmel Cottage

Ann Brown

Ryan Rosen - (831) 574-5477
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean full sun backyard brick landscaping for spring.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Example of a tuscan u-shaped terra-cotta tile kitchen design in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Dundee Residence

Jette Creative

Living Room Photographer Amy Bartlam
Living room - mid-sized mediterranean open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Fort Lauderdale

Sarkela Corporation

Example of a mid-sized tuscan master carpeted and beige floor bedroom design in Miami with beige walls and no fireplace

Mediterranean Home Design Ideas