Spanish, Tuscan or Mediterranean style houses are most commonly found in warm climates where the clay tile roofs assist in keeping them cool during the hot summer months. Perfect for our San Diego climate they are abundant in many different neighborhoods and settings. Spanish or Mediterranean style homes are usually finished with a stucco (usually white, sand colored or pastel in color) exterior and often feature architectural accents like arched openings in the stucco or wood beams. This style is similar but different than the southwest style of architecture, which also originated in the southwest areas of the country.