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Mediterranean Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Spanish Hollywood Revival Remode
Spanish Hollywood Revival Remode
C & C Partners Design/Build FirmC & C Partners Design/Build Firm
White Brick Mediterranean
White Brick Mediterranean
Jessica Helgerson Interior DesignJessica Helgerson Interior Design
New furniture includes vintage chairs in the dining room, reupholstered in brightly colored felt, a 10′ long vintage bench upholstered in an antique morrocan rug, a JHID-designed coffee table made of walnut ‘bricks’ an echo of the brick architecture. Photo by Lincoln Barbour.
Whitley Heights Kitchen
Whitley Heights Kitchen
JWT AssociatesJWT Associates
A former laundry room was opened up to the backyard and now functions as a main circulation space from the yard to kitchen.
Mediterranean in Silverleaf
Mediterranean in Silverleaf
La Casa Builders Inc.La Casa Builders Inc.
Mark Bosclair
Santa Barbara/ Mediterranean Style Beach House
Santa Barbara/ Mediterranean Style Beach House
Millar & Associates ConstructionMillar & Associates Construction
Striking two story foyer with wrought iron railings, high open beam ceiling, engineered wood flooring and Venetian plastered walls. Note the pre-set elevator shaft area where the vase is standing. Want to add an elevator later -- no problem! Development and interior design by Vernon Construction. Construction management and supervision by Millar and Associates Construction. Photo courtesy of Village Properties.
Bel Air, MSH Design
Bel Air, MSH Design
MSH Design, Inc.MSH Design, Inc.
California Homes
My Work
My Work
C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.
My Listings & Sales
My Listings & Sales
Crawford LuxuryCrawford Luxury
Forest Hills - Modern Country Home
Forest Hills - Modern Country Home
Bob Anderson, ArchitectBob Anderson, Architect
Creative Use of Space
Creative Use of Space
MC Design LLCMC Design LLC
The seating area and storage/coat closet in this entry was brought into existence by taking space formerly belonging to the garage and opening it up on the inside of the home. There are heat-activated lights inside the closet and above the bench for maximum energy efficiency. The ceiling was raised to the rafters to give the foyer a more spacious feel.
Morton - Harr Residence, Court of Mysteries
Morton - Harr Residence, Court of Mysteries
Santa Cruz Green BuildersSanta Cruz Green Builders
Knotty alder door, dark white oak flooring, faux beams, box beams, office nook, spanish style railing
Our Work
Our Work
A New View Windows & Doors, Inc..A New View Windows & Doors, Inc..
Sugar Land Remodel
Sugar Land Remodel
Fab Finishes, Inc.Fab Finishes, Inc.
Imaginative Mediterranean
Imaginative Mediterranean
Bella Vita Custom Homes & RemodelingBella Vita Custom Homes & Remodeling
Texas' leading luxury custom home builder, Bella Vita Custom Homes, redefines "luxury living" in its newest luxury custom home on 4505 Lorraine in Highland Park! Just under 7,000 square feet, this available home has nothing but the best around every corner! With 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half bathrooms, vast 20x20 gourmet kitchen with double islands, breakfast and formal dining rooms, butler and storage pantries, home management office, library/study, game room, media suite, covered patio and 3-story elevator, this available home is offered at $3,219,990! Call 214-750-8482 to schedule a private home tour today! For more information on this available home, visit http://www.livingbellavita.com/4505-lorraine-avenue
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.
Rolling Hills, CA
Rolling Hills, CA
Eco Century ConstructionEco Century Construction
The Village Condo at Mountain Park
The Village Condo at Mountain Park
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Condo entry from spiral staircase into large hallway.
Our New Model Home - Windermere, FL
Our New Model Home - Windermere, FL
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
This is a 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 1 acre water view lot with game room, study, pool, spa and lanai summer kitchen.
White Brick Mediterranean
White Brick Mediterranean
Jessica Helgerson Interior DesignJessica Helgerson Interior Design
This project was a kitchen remodel, and new furnishings for a Mediterranean style house, built in the 1920s of white clay bricks, an unusual housing type for Portland. Photo by Lincoln Barbour.
River Oaks Custom Home Houston, Texas
River Oaks Custom Home Houston, Texas
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Moorish Style Custom Arches Copied from a Circa 1920's building in Santa Barbara. Concrete Tile Rugs in the Mirror Image front and Rear Entry Foyers.

Mediterranean Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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