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Mediterranean Entrance with a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Grand entry with stairway Photography: Jim Bartsch
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
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
Our New Model Home - Windermere, FL
Our New Model Home - Windermere, FL
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
This is a 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 1 acre water view lot with game room, study, pool, spa and lanai summer kitchen.
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and feature lighting.
Traditional Iron Doors
Traditional Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Clean and simple is the name of the game in this architectural gem. Our simple wrought iron door avoids cluttering the entryway by keeping with the other state of the art design cues.
Custom Mediterranean Style Passage Gates With Iron-Forged Scrolling & Wood Frame
Custom Mediterranean Style Passage Gates With Iron-Forged Scrolling & Wood Frame
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
Beverly Hills, CA - Our custom made Mediterranean passage gates come in unique designs. This scrolled iron and wood gate was delicately designed to suit the home's architectural character. The swiftly elegant scrolling was forged by hand offering security while the wooden frame makes the gate look inviting and soothing to the eye. This gate was one of several installed at the Ferrari Drive property and specifically made to resonate the garage door which we also designed and built. In the end, the client gave their home a facelift without the million dollar budget. We specialize in custom designed and crafted garage doors, gates and shutters that liven up the curb appeal of any home. We are certainly not the cheapest but we are the best in quality and design innovation!
Old World Hacienda by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
Old World Hacienda by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
John Siemering HomesJohn Siemering Homes
John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Expansive mediterranean front door in Austin with beige walls, terracotta flooring, red floors, a single front door and a metal front door.
Miami Beach Estate
Miami Beach Estate
Errez Design Inc.Errez Design Inc.
Javier Lozada
Photo of a large mediterranean hallway in Miami with beige walls, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Intl
Small mediterranean front door in Other with a single front door and a metal front door.
Bradbury California Mega Mansion
Bradbury California Mega Mansion
Xulon FloorsXulon Floors
Xulon Floors
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
BETTIS
BETTIS
Rehme Steel Windows & DoorsRehme Steel Windows & Doors
Thomas McConnell Photography | Ryan Street & Associates | Michael Deane Homes | Studio Seiders Design
This is an example of a large mediterranean entrance in Austin with beige walls, a single front door and a metal front door.
Bel Air, MSH Design
Bel Air, MSH Design
MSH Design, Inc.MSH Design, Inc.
California Homes
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Forged Iron Doors
Forged Iron Doors
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GlassCraft
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Tampa with beige walls, a double front door and a metal front door.
La Paloma Tuscan Lot 52
La Paloma Tuscan Lot 52
Envision CorporationEnvision Corporation
Envision Designs
Large mediterranean front door in Phoenix with brick flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Tuscan Timbers
Tuscan Timbers
Gander BuildersGander Builders
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Chicago with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
The Sater Design Collection's 6966 "Vittoria" Home Plan
The Sater Design Collection's 6966 "Vittoria" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, European home plan "Vittoria" (Plan #6966). saterdesign.com
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Miami with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Spanish Colonial Revival Entry Foyer and Plaster Ceiling
Spanish Colonial Revival Entry Foyer and Plaster Ceiling
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Jeansonne Residence
Jeansonne Residence
Jairo Leon ArchitectJairo Leon Architect
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in New Orleans with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
#Architecture
#Architecture
Interiors & Architecture Photography by Ken HaydenInteriors & Architecture Photography by Ken Hayden
Copyright Ken Hayden West elevation of a residence in Key West, Florida photographed for Architectural Digest (USA) magazine.
Photo of a mediterranean front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
Mediterranean Iron Doors
Mediterranean Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Beautiful single iron door with a full arch surround transom.
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
Cernobbio
Cernobbio
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Brick path leads to side entry of cut local stone with hand made terracotta.
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Santa Barbara with beige walls, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.

Mediterranean Entrance with a Metal 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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