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Mediterranean Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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St. Simons Island, GA
St. Simons Island, GA
Summerour ArchitectsSummerour Architects
5,400 Heated Square Foot home in St. Simons Island, GA
Design ideas for a mediterranean foyer in Atlanta with white walls, a double front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
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.
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.
Refined Desert Haven
Refined Desert Haven
Luster Custom Homes & RemodelingLuster 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.
Mirabel Estate
Mirabel Estate
PHX ArchitecturePHX Architecture
Werner Segarra Photography
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Old World
Old World
Mike Wachs Construction Co., Inc.Mike Wachs Construction Co., Inc.
Tucson, AZ home built by Mike Wachs Consstruction Co., Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Phoenix with a glass 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.
Dune Cottage
Dune Cottage
Stewart Brannen MillworkStewart Brannen Millwork
Design ideas for a mediterranean entrance in Jacksonville with a double front door and a glass front door.
Shady Canyon
Shady Canyon
Sinclair Associates ArchitectsSinclair Associates Architects
This is an example of a mediterranean entrance in Orange County with a single front door and a glass front door.
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Dugally Oberfeld, Inc.Dugally Oberfeld, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Orange County with a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Eingangsbereich
Eingangsbereich
BRÜNING INTERIORSBRÜNING INTERIORS
Praktisch ist es viel Stauraum zu haben, ihn aber nicht zeigen zu müssen. Hier versteckt er sich clever hinter der Schiebetür.
Medium sized mediterranean front door in Palma de Mallorca with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, beige floors and exposed beams.
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.
Lot 9
Lot 9
Haven Development Group, Inc.Haven Development Group, Inc.
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Orange County with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Arizona Mediterranean
Arizona Mediterranean
Urban Design AssociatesUrban Design Associates
Mediterranean style entry with glass door. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: Manship Builders Interior Designer: Billi Springer Photographer: Thompson Photographic
Hillside Spanish-Moorish Estate
Hillside Spanish-Moorish Estate
Banyan ArchitectsBanyan Architects
Design ideas for a mediterranean hallway in Santa Barbara with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Mediterranean Heaven
Mediterranean Heaven
About Space StudiosAbout Space Studios
Photo Credit: Nicole Leone
Design ideas for a mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with a single front door, a glass front door and beige walls.
A Progressive Mission Style Estate in San Juan
A Progressive Mission Style Estate in San Juan
GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean front door in Orange County with a double front door and a glass front door.
Bordley
Bordley
Thompson Custom HomesThompson Custom Homes
Photographer: Steve Chenn
Design ideas for a mediterranean entrance in Houston with a double front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
Sarkela CorporationSarkela Corporation
Large mediterranean front door in Miami with a double front door and a glass front door.
My Work
My Work
C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.

Mediterranean Entrance with a Glass Front Door 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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