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Mediterranean Entrance with Granite Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Coronado Residence
Coronado Residence
Island ArchitectsIsland Architects
Photography by Werner Segarra
Design ideas for a mediterranean front door in San Diego with beige walls, a single front door, granite flooring and a metal front door.
scroll gate
scroll gate
Carbon & SandCarbon & Sand
handcrafted wrought iron garden gates
Large mediterranean front door in Seattle with metallic walls, granite flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Oh So Spanish House
Oh So Spanish House
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
Our La Cañada studio juxtaposed the historic architecture of this home with contemporary, Spanish-style interiors. It features a contrasting palette of warm and cool colors, printed tilework, spacious layouts, high ceilings, metal accents, and lots of space to bond with family and entertain friends. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/contemporary-spanish-style-interiors-la-canada/
Abidali Residence
Abidali Residence
Cresco Construction LTDCresco Construction LTD
This lake side home was designed and built by Cresco Construction Limited just outside Halifax, Nova Scotia. The interior decorating was done by Kimberly Seldon Design Group out of Toronto. This picture shows the heated granite on steel main staircase with wrought iron balustrade and continuous brass hand rail. This is the view you are greeted with when you walk through the front door and is framed by six matching granite columns.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Cantera DoorsCantera Doors
Design ideas for a mediterranean front door in Austin with beige walls, granite flooring and a double front door.
South Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate
South Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate
Woolems Luxury BuildersWoolems Luxury Builders
New 2-story residence consisting of; kitchen, breakfast room, laundry room, butler’s pantry, wine room, living room, dining room, study, 4 guest bedroom and master suite. Exquisite custom fabricated, sequenced and book-matched marble, granite and onyx, walnut wood flooring with stone cabochons, bronze frame exterior doors to the water view, custom interior woodwork and cabinetry, mahogany windows and exterior doors, teak shutters, custom carved and stenciled exterior wood ceilings, custom fabricated plaster molding trim and groin vaults.
Entry | Anthem | 03101 by Pinnacle Architectural Studio
Entry | Anthem | 03101 by Pinnacle Architectural Studio
Pinnacle Architectural StudioPinnacle Architectural Studio
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean foyer in Las Vegas with beige walls, granite flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Maison de Hameau en Provence
Maison de Hameau en Provence
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
Inspiration for a small mediterranean entrance in Marseille with white walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Ravello w/ Bonus in Ocean Hammock
Ravello w/ Bonus in Ocean Hammock
UserUser
Medium sized mediterranean foyer in Orlando with grey walls, granite flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Mediterra
Mediterra
Benham BuildersBenham Builders
Matthew Benham Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean entrance in Charlotte with white walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional
Home Staging y fotografía en villa de alquiler vacacional
Home & Haus | Home Staging & FotografíaHome & Haus | Home Staging & Fotografía
Maite Fragueiro | Home & Haus home staging
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean hallway in Other with beige walls, granite flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Tiverton Residence
Tiverton Residence
Yoder + Tidwell, LtdYoder + Tidwell, Ltd
Aaron Usher
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Providence with white walls, granite flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and white floors.
Royal Palm Way
Royal Palm Way
SIW Impact Windows & DoorsSIW Impact Windows & Doors
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Miami with beige walls, granite flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
South Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate
South Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate
Woolems Luxury BuildersWoolems Luxury Builders
New 2-story residence consisting of; kitchen, breakfast room, laundry room, butler’s pantry, wine room, living room, dining room, study, 4 guest bedroom and master suite. Exquisite custom fabricated, sequenced and book-matched marble, granite and onyx, walnut wood flooring with stone cabochons, bronze frame exterior doors to the water view, custom interior woodwork and cabinetry, mahogany windows and exterior doors, teak shutters, custom carved and stenciled exterior wood ceilings, custom fabricated plaster molding trim and groin vaults.
Abidali Residence
Abidali Residence
Cresco Construction LTDCresco Construction LTD
This lake side home was designed and built by Cresco Construction Limited just outside Halifax, Nova Scotia. The interior decorating was done by Kimberly Seldon Design Group out of Toronto. This picture shows the heated granite on steel main staircase with wrought iron balustrade and continuous brass hand rail. This is the view you are greeted with when you walk through the front door and is framed by six matching granite columns.

Mediterranean Entrance with Granite Flooring 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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