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Mediterranean Mansion - Newport Landing
Mediterranean Mansion - Newport Landing
Arjay Builders Inc.Arjay Builders Inc.
Home built by Arjay Builders Inc. Custom Cabinets by Eurowood Cabinets, Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions
Custom Mediterranean Estate [Vaquero]
Custom Mediterranean Estate [Vaquero]
Rendition LUXURY HomesRendition LUXURY Homes
Miami
Miami
Miami Travertine LLCMiami Travertine LLC
Travertine Entry and dinning room
6909 East Oak Lane Orange CA by the Canaday Group
6909 East Oak Lane Orange CA by the Canaday Group
Canaday GroupCanaday Group
6909 East Oak Lane Orange CA by the Canaday Group. For a private tour, call Lee Ann Canaday 949-249-2424
Harbor Beach French Flair
Harbor Beach French Flair
Martin Architect, Inc.Martin Architect, Inc.
Entry Foyer, high contrast black and white marble floors, white marble columns, heavy wood front doors, medium wood stain with high gloss finish. White marble stairs and black custom railing. Two story atrium
A Modern Castle
A Modern Castle
Ahmann Design, Inc.Ahmann Design, Inc.
Another view of the expansive entry. Photo byFisheye Studios, Hiawatha, Iowa
Entry
Entry
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this mansion's exterior featuring a grand covered entryway, brick pavers, custom windows, and luxury landscape design.
Private South Florida Residence
Private South Florida Residence
KDS Interiors, Inc.KDS Interiors, Inc.
Entry and Formal Hallway, Randy Smith Photo
640 Kessler Blvd W Dr
640 Kessler Blvd W Dr
Litz Real EstateLitz Real Estate
Open Air Entryway Hallway with Macedonia Detailing
Open Air Entryway Hallway with Macedonia Detailing
Bella Dura Architectural StoneBella Dura Architectural Stone
This is another view of the interior of the elegant old world style Entry Hallway. Featured are four Macedonia Limestone custom Cased openings, a Macedonia Limestone Arched Cased Opening, Macedonia Limestone wrapped Beams at the ceiling with custom designed Crown Molding, and Macedonia Limestone Baseboard Molding. Photography by Darvis.
Italian Villa
Italian Villa
JKA Design LLCJKA Design LLC
The large Foyer of the Callaway Residence is an appropriate scale to allow for viewing of the breathtaking staircase and artful double front doors. Completely filled with light from the north facing bowed windows, it is punctuated by the bulls-eye medallion in the stone floor and the three story, "s" shaped opening that connects the three floors.
Hilltop Estate with Sweeping San Francisco Views
Hilltop Estate with Sweeping San Francisco Views
UserUser
Astonishing luxury and resort-like amenities in this gated, entirely private, and newly-refinished, approximately 14,000 square foot residence on approximately 1.4 level acres. The living quarters comprise the five-bedroom, five full, and three half-bath main residence; the separate two-level, one bedroom, one and one-half bath guest house with kitchenette; and the separate one bedroom, one bath au pair apartment. The luxurious amenities include the curved pool, spa, sauna and steam room, tennis court, large level lawns and manicured gardens, recreation/media room with adjacent wine cellar, elevator to all levels of the main residence, four-car enclosed garage, three-car carport, and large circular motor court. The stunning main residence provides exciting entry doors and impressive foyer with grand staircase and chandelier, large formal living and dining rooms, paneled library, and dream-like kitchen/family area. The en-suite bedrooms are large with generous closet space and the master suite offers a huge lounge and fireplace. The sweeping views from this property include Mount Tamalpais, Sausalito, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the East Bay. Few homes in Marin County can offer the rare combination of privacy, captivating views, and resort-like amenities in newly finished, modern detail. Total of seven bedrooms, seven full, and four half baths. 185 Gimartin Drive Tiburon CA Presented by Bill Bullock and Lydia Sarkissian Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty www.deckerbullocksir.com
Foyer
Foyer
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home featuring tons of arches and pillars, tile flooring, wall sconces, custom chandeliers, and wrought iron detail throughout.
Mediterranean Style Arch Entry Door With Side Lights
Mediterranean Style Arch Entry Door With Side Lights
Taber & CompanyTaber & Company
Mediterranean Style Front Door The Solid Wood Arched Door Is 11' Tall With Hand Carved Moldings and Forged Iron Custom Made And Pre-Hung On A Massive Frame Taber & Company Specializes In Handcrafted One Of A Kind Custom Designs.
Entryway Ceiling Design
Entryway Ceiling Design
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Custom entry ceiling design with a beautiful chandelier. We love this formal front entry's double staircase, the wrought iron stair rail, and the marble floors.
Broadacres Residence
Broadacres Residence
Jay Baker ArchitectsJay Baker Architects
This view looking towards the custom wrought iron front door and beyond to an esplanade highlights the layering of interior and exterior spaces. Frank White Photography
Cantabrica Estates
Cantabrica Estates
Vicki Kaplan, Arizona Best Real EstateVicki Kaplan, Arizona Best Real Estate
Cantabrica Estates is a private gated community located in North Scottsdale. Spec home available along with build-to-suit and incredible view lots. For more information contact Vicki Kaplan at Arizona Best Real Estate Spec Home Built By: LaBlonde Homes Photography by: Leland Gebhardt
Buell Mansion Home
Buell Mansion Home
Joei McIntire DesignJoei McIntire Design
Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Doug Thompson Photography
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry

Expansive Mediterranean Entrance Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your mediterranean home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your mediterranean foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What mediterranean front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my mediterranean doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my mediterranean front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my mediterranean entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my mediterranean foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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