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Mediterranean Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Coastal Mediterranean Remodel
Coastal Mediterranean Remodel
Lola InteriorsLola Interiors
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Peacock Pavers Christopher Showhouse
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White Brick Mediterranean
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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.
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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.
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Mediterranean
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Austin Modern Hacienda
April InteriorsApril Interiors
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.
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.
Brischke Project
Brischke Project
Lucy and CompanyLucy and Company
Shingle Springs Foothills Custom Design
Shingle Springs Foothills Custom Design
Fine Line CAD Home DesignFine Line CAD Home Design
The Village Condo at Mountain Park
The Village Condo at Mountain Park
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Mudroom entry into kitchen with built in cabinet lockers and drawers.
Spanish Wrought Iron Stair Railing Details in Santa Barbara, California
Spanish Wrought Iron Stair Railing Details in Santa Barbara, California
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.
Front Entry Door with Stained Glass Transom and Sidelights
Front Entry Door with Stained Glass Transom and Sidelights
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
The front entry door is white oak with full radius top doors and transom surround with stained glass inserts. 60" tile mosaic inlay is by Materials Marketing. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Room addition contractor Marina Del Rey
Room addition contractor Marina Del Rey
MDM Custom Remodeling IncMDM Custom Remodeling Inc
Culver City is a city in western Los Angeles County, California.MDM Custom Remodeling Inc is a well-known and specialized Los Angeles Remodeling Contractor. We are mainly specialized in Custom kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, room additions, interior design, architectural and engineering, 3D design, commercial and residential remodeling, renovations and new construction services. More Contact Details:- >>Company name- MDM Custom Remodeling Inc >>Office Address- 8721 Santa Monica Blvd #452, Los Angeles, CA 90069 >>Owner Name- Mike Mizrachi >>Languages Spoken- English >>Number of Employee- 4 >>Payment- Personal Checks, Paypal >>Office Hours- Mon, 7am-8pm; Tue, 7am-8pm; Wed, 7am-8pm; Thu, 7am-8pm; Fri, 7am-7:30pm; Sat, Closed; Sun, 9am-10pm. >>Email id- Mike@MDMCustomRemodeling.com >>Website- www.mdmcustomremodeling.com >>Office Phone No- (866) 224-0464 (Toll free), (323) 210-3350 >>Average Project Cost- $10,000 - $25,000, $25,000 - $50,000, $50,000 - $100,000
Stunning Cylinder Aquarium with Wrap Around Staircase
Stunning Cylinder Aquarium with Wrap Around Staircase
The Fish GalleryThe Fish Gallery
Fitting perfectly in its space, this cylinder aquarium gives an impressive look to the entry and staircase. Location- Houston, Texas Year Completed- 2014 Project Cost- $9,500.00
Italian Country Villa, Full Home Design
Italian Country Villa, Full Home Design
UserUser
The mudroom of this Italian Country inspired villa features ivory cabinetry which has been distressed and glazed to match the kitchen’s center island and the stained top of the built-in bench matches the stain of the island’s top. Lockers lend plenty of storage to house and charge phones and other devices and hooks create a handy place to hang handbags, coats and wet umbrellas.
Stonemill
Stonemill
Brent Cornman Construction Inc.Brent Cornman Construction Inc.
4441 Cynthia
4441 Cynthia
Savannah ConstructionSavannah Construction
TEXLAND
TEXLAND
Rasnick HomesRasnick Homes
Shadow Creek at Augusta Pines - 2
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Texas Elite Custom HomesTexas Elite Custom Homes
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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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