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Felanitx renovation
Felanitx renovation
munarq
fotografia: Gonçal Garcia
Photo of a large mediterranean entrance in Palma de Mallorca with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Clark Street Before/After
Clark Street Before/After
AlphaStudio Design Group
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
Highland Park Transitional
Highland Park Transitional
Danes Custom Homes
Inspiration for a mediterranean boot room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
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New Projects
RCL Development
Photo of a large mediterranean vestibule in Miami with a single front door, a dark wood front door, white walls, brick flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Cortijo
Cortijo
Tom Meaney Architect, AIA
This 6000 square foot residence sits on a hilltop overlooking rolling hills and distant mountains beyond. The hacienda style home is laid out around a central courtyard. The main arched entrance opens through to the main axis of the courtyard and the hillside views. The living areas are within one space, which connects to the courtyard one side and covered outdoor living on the other through large doors.
Santa Barbara Retreat
Santa Barbara Retreat
Guided Home Design
Joe Cotitta Epic Photography joecotitta@cox.net:
Inspiration for a large mediterranean foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Ponte Vedra New Construction
Ponte Vedra New Construction
Stewart Lighting
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Jacksonville with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.
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Mexican Hacienda
Mexican Hacienda
DD Ford Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean entrance in Santa Barbara with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
San Gabriel Valley 2
San Gabriel Valley 2
Jennifer Bevan Interiors
This is an example of a mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls and white floors.
House in Forest Hills, Tennessee
House in Forest Hills, Tennessee
C Kevin Coffey Dwellings | Design
Photo by Brennan Smith
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Nashville.
White Brick Mediterranean
White Brick Mediterranean
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
We reconfigured an adjacent back entry to create a useful little mudroom, and in the space between the two designed a thick arched opening with shelves for cookbooks and a pull-out broom closet. Photo by Lincoln Barbour.
Bedford Residence
Bedford Residence
Soler Architecture
Olive trees flank the the stone pathway leading to the front entrance of this Mediterranean-style home.
Inspiration for a mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Front Doors
Front Doors
Berry Door & Window
Front Entry French Door 22"x48" 6-lite clear glass with low-e, simulated divided light exterior grills. Camelot handle set, door painted black.
This is an example of a mediterranean front door in St Louis with a double front door and a black front door.
Refined Desert Haven
Refined Desert Haven
Luster Custom Homes & Remodeling
Werner Segarra
Inspiration for a mediterranean foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Sater Design Collection's 6943 "Pontedera" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6943 "Pontedera" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean home plan "Pontedera" (Plan #6943). saterdesign.com
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in Miami with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Sabaudia on the Dunes
Sabaudia on the Dunes
Stefano Dorata
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean entrance in Rome with white walls and white floors.
Interiors
Interiors
S&R Development
Hand-crafted intricate floor design; double wood and iron front doors.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Dallas with beige walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Beach Mediterranean
Beach Mediterranean
Buchmann Design
Manolo Langis
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean boot room in Los Angeles with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

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!
Tuscan / California
Tuscan / California
ARTO
While ARTO products are made in Los Angeles County, California, we are happy to ship our product worldwide! We work onsite with concrete, terra-cotta and ceramic. We build brick, tile and architectural elements for residential and commercial environments. We pride ourselves on providing perfectly imperfect product that gives a feel of rustic elegance.
Irvine Residence
Irvine Residence
The Vintage Wood Floor Company
Construction RDM General Contractors: http://www.rdmgc.com/ Photography by Larry A. Falke; http://www.falkephoto.com/home/
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