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Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Doug Thompson Photography
Spanish Style Entry Foyer
Spanish Style Entry Foyer
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Colorful Eclectic Mediterranean Remodel
Colorful Eclectic Mediterranean Remodel
DGR Architecture + InteriorsDGR Architecture + Interiors
Bellamore
Bellamore
Barenz BuildersBarenz Builders
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My Work
My Work
C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.
utopia projects
utopia projects
ibrahim radwanibrahim radwan
Gold Canyon
Gold Canyon
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Vista del Sol Puerto Vallarta
Vista del Sol Puerto Vallarta
Warren Brander Real EstateWarren Brander Real Estate
Michael Glickman
Entrance Foyer
Entrance Foyer
Ace AssociatesAce Associates
Restoration
Restoration
Marbola ConstructionMarbola Construction
As you enter through the beautiful iron doors, into this custom foyer with glazed painting, you will note the use of cove lighting to accent the barrel vaulted ceiling and the hand scrapped wood floors which add to the warmth of this space.
Athens Natural Thin Stone Veneer Interior Entry Foyer
Athens Natural Thin Stone Veneer Interior Entry Foyer
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
This residential home showcases the Quarry Mill's Athens thin stone veneer. Athens white to tan color range helps bring a uniform look to your natural stone veneer project. The rectangular shapes with squared edges and various sizes of the Athens stones make it perfect for creating random patterns in projects like accent walls and fireplace surrounds. The selection of stone size also allows for a balanced look without a repeating pattern. Smaller projects like siding for small workshops, surrounding entry or garage doors, and adding accents to mailboxes or light posts are also possible with Athens various stone sizes. Athens light tones add a natural look to any décor or architecture and become a conversation starter with guests.
Atherton Estate
Atherton Estate
Eileen Gordon DesignEileen Gordon Design
An imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.
Las Alturas, Santa Barbara
Las Alturas, Santa Barbara
RRM Design GroupRRM Design Group
Michelle Torres-grant Photography
Prehung Double Door 96 Solid Knotty Alder Bellagio Arch Top Arch Lite
Prehung Double Door 96 Solid Knotty Alder Bellagio Arch Top Arch Lite
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
SKU E91662WB-WE8ATDB Prehung SKU WE8ATDB Associated Door SKU E91662WB Associated Products skus E91662WB , E91672WB , E91742WB , E91752WB , E91842WB , E91852WB , E91862WB Door Configuration Double Door Prehung Options Prehung/Door with Frame and Hinges Prehung Options Prehung PreFinished Options No Grain Knotty Alder Material Wood Door Width- 2(36")[6'-0"] Door height 96 in. (8-0) Door Size 6'-0" x 8'-0" Thickness (inch) 1 3/4 (1.75) Rough Opening 74-3/4 x 98-1/2 DP Rating +50.0|-50.0 Product Type Entry Door Door Type Exterior Door Style Arch Top Lite Style Arch Lite Panel Style No Approvals Wind-load Rated, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) Door Options No Door Glass Type Double Glazed Door Glass Features Tempered Glass Texture No Glass Caming No Door Model Bellagio Door Construction Estancia Collection External Wrought Iron Brand GC Shipping Size (w)"x (l)"x (h)" 25" (w)x 108" (l)x 52" (h) Weight 400.0000
Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca
Terrace Old Town Palma de Mallorca
Bondian Living StoreBondian Living Store
Peoria Perfection with Poolside Oasis
Peoria Perfection with Poolside Oasis
Platinum Realty NetworkPlatinum Realty Network
Soaring ceilings and picture windows allow for endless natural light! Beautiful chandeliers and elegant front door.
Superior Faux Wood Beams
Superior Faux Wood Beams
Superior Building SuppliesSuperior Building Supplies
Grand Foyer Entrance - Wagon Wheel The T 30 Superior Faux Beam has beautiful time weathered, distressed markings throughout the beam. These faux beams look like they just came out of an old, 19th century barn. This faux wood beam is available prefinished or unfinished in an interior grade stain. If using the product outdoors, we recommend using an exterior grade paint or stain on an unfinished product. If pre-finished product is used outdoors, you must apply a UV inhibiter to prevent color fading.
Entry Foyer to Living Room
Entry Foyer to Living Room
Rick O'Donnell Architect, LLCRick O'Donnell Architect, LLC
Entry Foyer to Living Room Paul Finkel - Piston Design
Various Projects
Various Projects
Monroe Design Group, LLCMonroe Design Group, LLC
Southern California
Southern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs

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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