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Cortijo
Cortijo
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom 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.
Spanish
Spanish
Tamara Palmer Interiors, ASIDTamara Palmer Interiors, ASID
Mediterranean front door in San Diego with beige walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Maison en Grèce
Maison en Grèce
STOLL ArchitectureSTOLL Architecture
Maison contemporaine de style méditerranéen. Entrée traversante reliant un patio à une terrasse. L'entrée sépare également une cuisine d'un grand salon (photo Atelier Stoll)
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European Charm
European Charm
Fred Parker Company, Inc.Fred Parker Company, Inc.
This magnificent European style estate located in Mira Vista Country Club has a beautiful panoramic view of a private lake. The exterior features sandstone walls and columns with stucco and cast stone accents, a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the lake, and an outdoor living area and kitchen for entertaining. The interior features a grand foyer with an elegant stairway with limestone steps, columns and flooring. The gourmet kitchen includes a stone oven enclosure with 48” Viking chef’s oven. This home is handsomely detailed with custom woodwork, two story library with wooden spiral staircase, and an elegant master bedroom and bath. The home was design by Fred Parker, and building designer Richard Berry of the Fred Parker design Group. The intricate woodwork and other details were designed by Ron Parker AIBD Building Designer and Construction Manager. Photos By: Bryce Moore-Rocket Boy Photos
Spanish Colonial in Belvedere
Spanish Colonial in Belvedere
Jennifer Garner InteriorsJennifer Garner Interiors
Photography: Michael Hunter
This is an example of a mediterranean foyer in Austin with beige walls, a double front door, medium hardwood flooring, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Eastmont Construction Projects
Eastmont Construction Projects
Eastmont ConstructionEastmont Construction
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
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/
Waco New Construction
Waco New Construction
Iron Envy Wrought Iron DoorsIron Envy Wrought Iron Doors
Gloria Series Single The customer for this project ordered and was shipped 5 Iron Doors and 4 window inserts for the construction of his new home. The units all arrived in perfect condition, installed easily and were an exact fit. The customer and his contractor were extremely happy with the quality of the product and service.
Mediterranean Iron Doors
Mediterranean Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
The simplicity of this iron door draws attention to other details in the entryway, such as the limestone door frame or the elegant loggia in the background.
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.
Mediterranean, Santa Barbara
Mediterranean, Santa Barbara
James Johnson Construction Inc.James Johnson Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Santa Barbara with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood 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.
Springtime Favorites
Springtime Favorites
UserUser
Irondoors.com
Inspiration for a mediterranean entrance in Houston.
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
Inspiration for a mediterranean entrance in Dallas with white walls.
Southlake
Southlake
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Design ideas for a mediterranean entrance in Austin with a double front door.
Nirvana - Manalapan, FL
Nirvana - Manalapan, FL
Cudmore BuildersCudmore Builders
Cudmore Builders, Randy Stofft Architects, Brantley Photography
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Miami.
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.
Borano Classic Doors
Borano Classic Doors
Morano IncMorano Inc
Borano Provence Double Custom Mahogany door with hand forged iron and insulated laminated glass
This is an example of a mediterranean entrance in Miami.
Plan #019S-0003
Plan #019S-0003
House Plans and MoreHouse Plans and More
Photo courtesy of Larry Belk Designs and can be found on houseplansandmore.com
This is an example of a mediterranean entrance in St Louis.

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!
Cherokee Homes Talavera Tile
Cherokee Homes Talavera Tile
Rustic Brick and FireplaceRustic Brick and Fireplace
Indoor and Outdoor Mexican Talavera Tile
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Sacramento with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
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