- Entrance
Mediterranean Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs
Conceptually the Clark Street remodel began with an idea of creating a new entry. The existing home foyer was non-existent and cramped with the back of the stair abutting the front door. By defining an exterior point of entry and creating a radius interior stair, the home instantly opens up and becomes more inviting. From there, further connections to the exterior were made through large sliding doors and a redesigned exterior deck. Taking advantage of the cool coastal climate, this connection to the exterior is natural and seamless
Photos by Zack Benson
Open the door, and the loggia extends into a monumental staircase framed in steel and glass, whose sleek, cypress treads and handrail reference the ceiling beams of the living room that surrounds it. The modern aesthetic continues with Hope’s custom steel-framed doors, windows and transoms, which lighten the visual weight of the stucco and tile.
Photo by Erik Kvalsvik
Domed ceiling in this Tuscan Villa has a handblown glass chandelier. The domed ceiling is painted red and gold by a local artist, the floor has a custom designed mosaic medallion.
Wonderfully colorful and full of energy, this is a large Italian Villa for a young family. Designed to be as bright, wild and fun as the Winn Resort in Las Vegas.
Children are growing up here, bowling, gaming, as the rest of the home features hand carved woods and limestones, handmade custom mosaics and rich textures. Kitchen area has a mosaic name shield behind range, whilst above the range is a a carved limestone range hood. Reds feature strongly in this beautiful home, as well as black and cream. Wrought iron fixtures including the stair rails, lighting and fireplace screens. Outdoor loggia lounge areas and bar b q areas, are all also designed by Maraya Interior Design, along with the multiple outdoor walks and halls. The entry shows a red glass chandelier inside a dome, with arched doors and windows.
Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project 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.
Walls with thick plaster arches, simple and intricate tile designs, barrel vaulted ceilings and creative wrought iron designs feel very natural and earthy in the warm Southern California sun. Hand made arched iron doors at the end of long gallery halls with exceptional custom Malibu tile, marble mosaics and limestone flooring throughout these sprawling homes feel right at home here from Malibu to Montecito and Santa Ynez. Loggia, bar b q, and pool houses designed to keep the cool in, heat out, with an abundance of views through arched windows and terra cotta tile. Kitchen design includes all natural stone counters of marble and granite, large range with carved stone, copper or plaster range hood and custom tile or mosaic back splash. Staircase designs include handpainted Malibu Tile and mosaic risers with wrought iron railings. Master Bath includes tiled arches, wainscot and limestone floors. Bedrooms tucked into deep arches filled with blues and gold walls, rich colors. Wood burning fireplaces with iron doors, great rooms filled with hand knotted rugs and custom upholstery in this rich and luxe homes. Stained wood beams and trusses, planked ceilings, and groin vaults combined give a gentle coolness throughout. Moorish, Spanish and Moroccan accents throughout most of these fine homes gives a distinctive California Exotic feel.
Project Location: various areas throughout Southern California. Projects 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.
Arc Design, architect
Dan Smith, contractor,
Mediterranean style entry with glass door.
Architect: Urban Design Associates
Builder: Manship Builders
Interior Designer: Billi Springer
Photographer: Thompson Photographic
Distressed Acrylic Plaster Walls in Foyer.
Photographer Kim Sargent
Project name / Photographer:
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1930's Private Residence - Washington - DC, Alan Karchmer / Sandra Benedum
Private Residence - Bridgehampton - NY, Manolo Llera, Courtesy of Selldorf Architects
Carhart Residence - NY, Pieter Estersohn
Laborde Residence - New Orleans - LA, Chad Mellon and Julie Wage
Private Residence - TN, Chad Mellon and Julie Wage
Burn Barn Residence - VA, Interior pictures: Paul Goossens
For corner back door - sheila_gaffey
Entryway and interior design detail.