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Mediterranean Entrance with Grey Walls Ideas and Designs

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B.J.R. Residence
B.J.R. Residence
Sky Studio Designs, LLCSky Studio Designs, LLC
Formal living room with formal dining room, open built in buffet divider.
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in New Orleans with light hardwood flooring, grey walls, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mediterranean Revival Speculative Home, River Oaks
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Antique oak doors, stripped, repaired and waxed
Photo of a large mediterranean hallway in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Steiner Ranch
Steiner Ranch
UserUser
The perfect balance between sophistication and approachability defines this family home. The monochromatic color palette of warm and cool greys with metallic accents creates a cohesive palette throughout, yet each space is defined by it’s own details and textures. Custom elements create a sense of drama, comfort, and usability. Interior Design by Robin Colton Studio Photographer : Paul Bardagly
Architectural - Green Hill Farm
Architectural - Green Hill Farm
Chesney'sChesney's
When Chesney's were approached to design and manufacture a limestone cantilevered staircase for the entrance hall of a new English country house, the brief was to create a focal point that was both graceful and impressive. We suggested a smooth soffit tread design which would lend itself well to a plain material such as limestone and would create a beautiful continuous curve to the underside of the staircase that could be appreciated from the Entrance Hall below.
Modernizing Mediterranean
Modernizing Mediterranean
Cabaniss ConstructionCabaniss Construction
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Miami with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Mediterranean Style Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Mediterranean Style Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Custom Home in Bellaire, Houston, Texas designed by Purser Architectural. Gorgeously built by Arjeco Builders.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Florida-Style House
Florida-Style House
Glenat Duxbury Interior DesignGlenat Duxbury Interior Design
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in Other with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Staged Entryway
Staged Entryway
Saavy Designs, LLCSaavy Designs, LLC
The homeowner had furniture, it just needed to be rearranged, simplified, and new accessories added.
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and yellow floors.
Paseo Del Mar
Paseo Del Mar
Rich Starley Interior Design StudioRich Starley Interior Design Studio
Photo of a large mediterranean hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood 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.
Mixed use (hotel/residential) seafront tower
Mixed use (hotel/residential) seafront tower
ECO Concrete IdeasECO Concrete Ideas
Expansive mediterranean foyer in Tel Aviv with grey walls.
SANTA BARBARA INN
SANTA BARBARA INN
ARTOARTO
Medium sized mediterranean foyer in Santa Barbara with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a white front door and yellow floors.
Custom Mediterranean in Richmond, Texas
Custom Mediterranean in Richmond, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
2 Story Dome Vaulted Foyer Ceiling Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Houston with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Лазурный берег
Лазурный берег
Design Yana AstashevichDesign Yana Astashevich
Small mediterranean hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
7010 South 201 Street (Ridgefield - 2,063 SF)
7010 South 201 Street (Ridgefield - 2,063 SF)
BlueStone Custom BuildersBlueStone Custom Builders
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Omaha with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Mediterranean Villa
Mediterranean Villa
Eagle Mountain HomesEagle Mountain Homes
Alan Bisson, photographer John Rovtar Design
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in Seattle with grey walls, travertine flooring and a double front door.
Private house in Pacific Palisades
Private house in Pacific Palisades
Murals by Katya KompaneyetsMurals by Katya Kompaneyets
Designers Toro/Lombardo. Photo by Katya Kompaneyets
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls and marble flooring.
Christopher Architects
Christopher Architects
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
via Christopher Architects - http://www.ChristopherArchitects.com/
More Home Projects
More Home Projects
Elegant Faux DesignsElegant Faux Designs
Ostrich Skin (light)
This is an example of a small mediterranean hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Зеркала и зеркальные панно для ресторана на базе отдыха г.Сысерть
Зеркала и зеркальные панно для ресторана на базе отдыха г.Сысерть
Glass-masterGlass-master
Photo of a large mediterranean vestibule in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Mediterranean Entrance with Grey Walls 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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