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Design ideas for a mediterranean front door in Orange County with a single front door.
Marly Way Entry
Marly Way Entry
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Mediterranean front door in Austin.
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SD Haven
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Inspiration for a mediterranean entrance in Indianapolis.
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Newport Coast
Newport Coast
Richard Krantz Architecture IncRichard Krantz Architecture Inc
Medium sized mediterranean foyer in Orange County with white walls and multi-coloured floors.
Arch top Interior Camelot Door
Arch top Interior Camelot Door
Everwood Custom WoodworkingEverwood Custom Woodworking
A great shot of our solid wood Interior Camelot door, one of the few arch top interior doors around! Door and matching trim are made out of Everwood's exclusive medieval walnut. Photo credit -Erin Young
Spanish Colonial - Beverly Residence
Spanish Colonial - Beverly Residence
Sebastian Construction GroupSebastian Construction Group
Architect: Larry E Boerder Architects, Dallas Interior Designer: Laura Lee Clark, Dallas Landscape Architect: Lambert Landscape Co, Dallas
Photo of a mediterranean foyer in Dallas with beige walls and multi-coloured floors.
New Entry Stairs Added to Historic Bungalow Remodel
New Entry Stairs Added to Historic Bungalow Remodel
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
We rebuilt the entry stairs leading to the gorgeous patio. Photo - Ricky Perrone
Inspiration for a small mediterranean front door in Tampa with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a blue 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.
Hope Ranch Estate
Hope Ranch Estate
Leonard Unander Associates, Inc.Leonard Unander Associates, Inc.
Architecture by DesignARC, Interior Design by Chris Moore Interiors, Landscape by Kris Kimpel Architecture
This is an example of a mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with a single front door and a metal front door.
Traditional Home in Boca Raton
Traditional Home in Boca Raton
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Shannon Lazic
Mediterranean foyer in Orlando with a double front door, a dark wood front door, white walls and travertine flooring.
Mediterranean Style Home
Mediterranean Style Home
Albany Woodworks IncAlbany Woodworks Inc
Beautiful meeting of interior and exterior doors. Custom doors out of cypress and douglas fir next to a reclaimed oak flooring and exposed stone walls.
Mediterranean Garden Gates in Wood & Wrought Iron Design with Rain Glass Pane
Mediterranean Garden Gates in Wood & Wrought Iron Design with Rain Glass Pane
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
Orange County, CA - A courtyard entry gate is like a front door to a home so proper attention to its design and detailing needs to be taken into consideration. This courtyard entry gate in a Mediterranean style was designed as part of a garage door and garden gate project we did in Corona del Mar, CA. The entry gate borrowed some of the architectural elements we used on the garage doors. For instance the bottom diamond panels which are carved by hand out of a solid piece of wood is a direct feature we used form the garage door design. The wood we opted to use was mahogany and it was graciously stained the same color as the garage doors to pull in the front curb appeal of the home together. Though the garage door design was rather simple the focus of this home was the entry way to the courtyard gate so extra details were used such as the hand-forged scrolling girll used on the front which is backed with a functional rain glass door that can be opened for cleaning or speaking to someone without opening the entry gate. The iron work is exquisitely detailed in a turn of the century neoclassic style with gorgeous finials and scrolls that make the entry gate so elegant! We treat entry courtyard gates like front doors because these gates are the focal point of entry to a home, the passage your guests will go through and so you want to impress with your best offering a luxurious welcoming with a world-class designed gate by Dynamic Garage Door. Our specialty is design then formidable craftsmanship and expert installation. Let our team create a courtyard or garden gate that will make jaws drop and a coupe of neighbors turn green with envy! Call Dynamic Garage Door at (855) 343-3667 for pricing on our custom gate projects made to your specifications!
Private Residence - DFW Area
Private Residence - DFW Area
RPGA Design GroupRPGA Design Group
Steel Shutter Photography
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Minimalist Spanish Colonial
Minimalist Spanish Colonial
Atelier Lawrence CheungAtelier Lawrence Cheung
The definitive idea behind this project was to create a modest country house that was traditional in outward appearance yet minimalist from within. The harmonious scale, thick wall massing and the attention to architectural detail are reminiscent of the enduring quality and beauty of European homes built long ago. It features a custom-built Spanish Colonial- inspired house that is characterized by an L-plan, low-pitched mission clay tile roofs, exposed wood rafter tails, broad expanses of thick white-washed stucco walls with recessed-in French patio doors and casement windows; and surrounded by native California oaks, boxwood hedges, French lavender, Mexican bush sage, and rosemary that are often found in Mediterranean landscapes. An emphasis was placed on visually experiencing the weight of the exposed ceiling timbers and the thick wall massing between the light, airy spaces. A simple and elegant material palette, which consists of white plastered walls, timber beams, wide plank white oak floors, and pale travertine used for wash basins and bath tile flooring, was chosen to articulate the fine balance between clean, simple lines and Old World touches. The walnut door was distressed and had gone through a multi-step staining and finishing process.
Montecito renovation
Montecito renovation
Glen DeislerGlen Deisler
Inspiration for a mediterranean hallway in Santa Barbara with white walls and a double front door.
Entry large buttglass windows views of Pool
Entry large buttglass windows views of Pool
Jenkins Custom HomesJenkins Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mediterranean hallway in Austin with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dark wood front door.
Rustic Red Garden Gate
Rustic Red Garden Gate
Suzanne MacCrone RogersSuzanne MacCrone Rogers
©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Mexico City.
Antique Corsica Limestone
Antique Corsica Limestone
Neolithic Design Stone and TileNeolithic Design Stone and Tile
This is an example of a mediterranean front door in Orange County with white walls and a single front door.
Spanish Mediterranean House
Spanish Mediterranean House
Richard Drummond Davis ArchitectsRichard Drummond Davis Architects
The curved ceiling entrance features a custom front door. The flooring in the hall is Saltillo Mexican tiles highlighted with hand painted tiles. The arches of the hall lead to the more public spaces of the home.

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!
Custom Mediterranean Scroll Iron Gate With Wood
Custom Mediterranean Scroll Iron Gate With Wood
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
Beverly Hills, CA - Mediterranean garden gates can make an exceptional landscaping accessory that not only blends in with the exterior architectural essence of your home but can offer security with access control. Making your home secure can be done swiftly and beautifully with Dynamic Garage Door's custom made gates in practically any style like this Beverly Hills side entry gate. The hand-forged scrolling is secure yet aesthetically pleasing to the eye with its swiftly scrolled iron work. Using a wooden frame around the perimeter of the gate softens the iron and stone work in this landscaping setting. For this particular project we matched the entry gate with the custom Mediterranean Garage Door which we also designed, built and installed at this Beverly Hills, CA home on Ferrari Drive.
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