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Mediterranean Entrance with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Entry Doors
Rustic 101Rustic 101
Redlands, CA Entry door and 2 side-lites. Wood: Mahogany pre-hung. Hardware: Weslock molten bronze collection
Photo of a mediterranean foyer in San Diego with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay
Wright DesignWright Design
Influenced by English Cotswold and French country architecture, this eclectic European lake home showcases a predominantly stone exterior paired with a cedar shingle roof. Interior features like wide-plank oak floors, plaster walls, custom iron windows in the kitchen and great room and a custom limestone fireplace create old world charm. An open floor plan and generous use of glass allow for views from nearly every space and create a connection to the gardens and abundant outdoor living space. Kevin Meechan / Meechan Architectural Photography
Crescent Court
Crescent Court
Whiteley & WhiteleyWhiteley & Whiteley
Photo taken of front entry
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Houston with beige walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Brentwood Mediterranean Style Villa
Brentwood Mediterranean Style Villa
Fernando Diaz & AssociatesFernando Diaz & Associates
Addition of flowers boxes and awnings add color to this side front entry.
Medium sized mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Open Air Entryway Hallway with Macedonia Detailing
Open Air Entryway Hallway with Macedonia Detailing
Bella Dura Architectural StoneBella Dura Architectural Stone
This is another view of the interior of the elegant old world style Entry Hallway. Featured are four Macedonia Limestone custom Cased openings, a Macedonia Limestone Arched Cased Opening, Macedonia Limestone wrapped Beams at the ceiling with custom designed Crown Molding, and Macedonia Limestone Baseboard Molding. Photography by Darvis.
Palos Verdes
Palos Verdes
MJ LanphierMJ Lanphier
MJLID
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean vestibule in Los Angeles with white walls, slate flooring and a black front door.
Around the World Flair
Around the World Flair
Fox Construction, Inc.Fox Construction, Inc.
Tim Murphy Photography
Large mediterranean foyer in Denver with beige walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, slate flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
"Casa Del Mar" - Main Entrance
"Casa Del Mar" - Main Entrance
Tuscan Developments | Custom Homes & RenovationsTuscan Developments | Custom Homes & Renovations
A hand-carved archway and black slate tiles frame this beautiful, hand-crafted wrought-iron front door. A stunning main entrance to this gorgeous home.
Photos (Editing)
Photos (Editing)
Stone Carving UnlimitedStone Carving Unlimited
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Dallas with yellow walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Sunset Beach Baltic Iron Door
Sunset Beach Baltic Iron Door
Samson Door & WindowSamson Door & Window
Baltic Iron Door with glass panels open to expose wrought iron frame and scroll work.
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Orange County with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
21st Century Tile21st Century Tile
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Milwaukee with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Entry Hall with Stairs
Entry Hall with Stairs
John D. Kelley ArchitectJohn D. Kelley Architect
Inspiration for a large mediterranean foyer in Santa Barbara with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Character Alder Plank entry door with diamond leaded bevel glass windows.
This is an example of a mediterranean front door in San Francisco with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Spanish Design
Spanish Design
Dave Viggiano Residential ArchitectDave Viggiano Residential Architect
Entry door, entry porch
Photo of a small mediterranean entrance in Orange County with a single front door, a light wood front door, beige walls and slate flooring.
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Photos (Editing)
Stone Carving UnlimitedStone Carving Unlimited
Large mediterranean front door in Dallas with yellow walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Cantera StoneworksCantera Stoneworks
This entry features a curved balustrade leading up the steps to and arch opening trimmed with delicate crown moulding. Also shown are planter urns along the entry path and Corinthian columns supporting the arched breezeway. All decorative stone elements are by Cantera Stoneworks in color Crema.
Sunset Beach Baltic Iron Door
Sunset Beach Baltic Iron Door
Samson Door & WindowSamson Door & Window
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Orange County with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Long Beach Entryway
Long Beach Entryway
Kaplan ConstructionKaplan Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Mediterranean Style Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Mediterranean Style Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by CAM Builders LLC
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Houston with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Del Mar Home
Del Mar Home
ChandelierChandelier
Brett King
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in San Diego with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.

Mediterranean Entrance with Slate 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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