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Sater Design Collection's 6922 "Prestonwood" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6922 "Prestonwood" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean home plan "Prestonwood" (Plan #6922). http://saterdesign.com/product/prestonwood/
Hand Carved Stone
Hand Carved Stone
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIORESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO
Photo of an expansive mediterranean foyer in Dallas with a double front door and a glass front door.
Ocean Ave 20
Ocean Ave 20
Hanna HomesHanna Homes
This transitional Mediterranean designed home features metal welded aluminum gates by Gate Masters, aluminum exterior railings, concrete roof tiles and a concrete interlocking paver driveway. The architecture was designed by The Benedict Group and the landscape architecture was done by David Bodker Associates.
Santa Barbara Style in Austin
Santa Barbara Style in Austin
Jenkins Custom HomesJenkins Custom Homes
Photo of an expansive mediterranean front door in Austin with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
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
Spanish Oaks
Spanish Oaks
C-Reese Architectural DesignC-Reese Architectural Design
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean entrance in Austin with beige walls and a single front door.
Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Doug Thompson Photography
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Miami with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Tampa Waterfront, Culbreath Isles
Tampa Waterfront, Culbreath Isles
Hittmeier Design ConsultantsHittmeier Design Consultants
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Tampa with white walls, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Italian Farmhouse
Italian Farmhouse
Elevation 92 Construction Services, Inc.Elevation 92 Construction Services, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean foyer in San Diego with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Pasadena Transitional Style Italian Revival Exterior Detail
Pasadena Transitional Style Italian Revival Exterior Detail
On MadisonOn Madison
Pasadena Transitional Style Italian Revival Exterior Detail design by On Madison. Photographed by Grey Crawford.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a glass front door.
Vintage Retreat
Vintage Retreat
Peninsula Custom HomesPeninsula Custom Homes
Architect: Caldwell Associates, Landscape Architect: Suzman & Cole
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Toro Canyon Tuscan Style Pool and Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Toro Canyon Tuscan Style Pool and Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
Design | Tim Doles Landscape Design Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Expansive mediterranean entrance in Santa Barbara.
Entry door
Entry door
Alderson ConstructionAlderson Construction
Architect: Charlie Barnett Associates Interior Design: Tucker and Marks Design Landscape Design: Suzman & Cole Design Associates Photography: Mathew Millman Photography
Strey Residence
Strey Residence
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean front door in Houston with a double front door and a light wood front door.
Front Entry Hallway
Front Entry Hallway
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
A custom luxury home hallway featuring a mosaic floor tile, vaulted ceiling, custom chandelier, and window treatments.
Expansive mediterranean foyer in Phoenix with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
地中海をイメージするリゾートホテル風大型住宅
地中海をイメージするリゾートホテル風大型住宅
豊田空間デザイン室 一級建築士事務所豊田空間デザイン室 一級建築士事務所
「玄関ホール」 広々としたゆとりの玄関ホール。奥は吹抜になっていて、中庭が見え自然光が入ってきます。
Expansive mediterranean entrance in Other with multi-coloured walls.
Custom project NY iron double door with sidelights and transom
Custom project NY iron double door with sidelights and transom
Exclusive Iron Doors LLCExclusive Iron Doors LLC
Heavy duty 14 gauge steel Filled up with polyurethane for energy saving Double pane E glass, tempered and sealed to avoid conditioning leaks Included weatherstrippings to reduce air infiltration Operable glass panels that can be opened independently from the doors Thresholds made to prevent water infiltration Barrel hinges which are perfect for heavy use and can be greased for a better use Double doors include a pre-insulated flush bolt system to lock the dormant door or unlock it for a complete opening space We can make any design hurricane resistant
Grand entry hall dome and ceiling
Grand entry hall dome and ceiling
Lucy Jensen Mural StudioLucy Jensen Mural Studio
This photo looks up at the twenty-five foot high ceiling and dome in the grand entry of a Mediterranean style mansion in the greater Los Angeles area. The ceiling surrounding the dome is painted to emulate decorative carved plaster. The dome is 12 ft. diameter; the overall ceiling is 35 ft. long and 22 ft. wide (includes unshown section).
South Beach in Leawood, Kansas - Entry
South Beach in Leawood, Kansas - Entry
Kenny's Tile & Floor CoveringKenny's Tile & Floor Covering
Photo of an expansive mediterranean hallway in Kansas City with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Sliding SpecialtiesSliding Specialties
Tuggey Interior Design
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean front door in San Diego with a double front door.

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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