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Spanish Revival in Los Angeles
Spanish Revival in Los Angeles
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
We were excited when the homeowners of this project approached us to help them with their whole house remodel as this is a historic preservation project. The historical society has approved this remodel. As part of that distinction we had to honor the original look of the home; keeping the façade updated but intact. For example the doors and windows are new but they were made as replicas to the originals. The homeowners were relocating from the Inland Empire to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. One of their requests was additional living space. In order to achieve this we added a second story to the home while ensuring that it was in character with the original structure. The interior of the home is all new. It features all new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Although the home is a Spanish Revival the homeowners style on the interior of the home is very traditional. The project features a home gym as it is important to the homeowners to stay healthy and fit. The kitchen / great room was designed so that the homewoners could spend time with their daughter and her children. The home features two master bedroom suites. One is upstairs and the other one is down stairs. The homeowners prefer to use the downstairs version as they are not forced to use the stairs. They have left the upstairs master suite as a guest suite. Enjoy some of the before and after images of this project: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3549200/old-garage-office-turned-gym-in-los-angeles http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3558821/la-face-lift-for-the-patio http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3569717/la-kitchen-remodel http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3579013/los-angeles-entry-hall http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3592549/exterior-shots-of-a-whole-house-remodel-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3607481/living-dining-rooms-become-a-library-and-formal-dining-room-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3628842/bathroom-makeover-in-los-angeles-ca http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3640770/sweet-dreams-la-bedroom-remodels Exterior: Approved by the historical society as a Spanish Revival, the second story of this home was an addition. All of the windows and doors were replicated to match the original styling of the house. The roof is a combination of Gable and Hip and is made of red clay tile. The arched door and windows are typical of Spanish Revival. The home also features a Juliette Balcony and window. Library / Living Room: The library offers Pocket Doors and custom bookcases. Powder Room: This powder room has a black toilet and Herringbone travertine. Kitchen: This kitchen was designed for someone who likes to cook! It features a Pot Filler, a peninsula and an island, a prep sink in the island, and cookbook storage on the end of the peninsula. The homeowners opted for a mix of stainless and paneled appliances. Although they have a formal dining room they wanted a casual breakfast area to enjoy informal meals with their grandchildren. The kitchen also utilizes a mix of recessed lighting and pendant lights. A wine refrigerator and outlets conveniently located on the island and around the backsplash are the modern updates that were important to the homeowners. Master bath: The master bath enjoys both a soaking tub and a large shower with body sprayers and hand held. For privacy, the bidet was placed in a water closet next to the shower. There is plenty of counter space in this bathroom which even includes a makeup table. Staircase: The staircase features a decorative niche Upstairs master suite: The upstairs master suite features the Juliette balcony Outside: Wanting to take advantage of southern California living the homeowners requested an outdoor kitchen complete with retractable awning. The fountain and lounging furniture keep it light. Home gym: This gym comes completed with rubberized floor covering and dedicated bathroom. It also features its own HVAC system and wall mounted TV.
Doors, Windows, Millwork and Cabinetry in Custom home
Doors, Windows, Millwork and Cabinetry in Custom home
Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc.Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige walls and terracotta flooring.
Custom Doors
Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front door in San Diego with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Modern Entry
Modern Entry
Wood Windows, Inc.Wood Windows, Inc.
Large mediterranean front door in Boise with beige walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Mediterraean Renovation
Mediterraean Renovation
w.b. buildersw.b. builders
This is an example of a mediterranean boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a brown front door and blue floors.
Entry Foyer Modern Light
Entry Foyer Modern Light
PentaVia Custom HomesPentaVia Custom Homes
This entry boasts a brass, modern light fixture with large steel and glass windows so the light can be seen from the exterior. Light, engineered hardwood floors to pop next to the black stair railing. The walls are white with matching white trim.
Front Entryway
Front Entryway
Spieler ConstructionSpieler Construction
Jim Bartsch
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, ceramic flooring, a glass front door and beige floors.
River Oaks Custom Home Houston, Texas
River Oaks Custom Home Houston, Texas
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Moorish Style Custom Arches Copied from a Circa 1920's building in Santa Barbara. Concrete Tile Rugs in the Mirror Image front and Rear Entry Foyers.
Lakeside Tuscan
Lakeside Tuscan
Cook DesignsCook Designs
Inspiration for a large mediterranean boot room in Austin with beige walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Custom Doors
Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
Medium sized mediterranean front door in San Diego with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Kenwood Residence
Kenwood Residence
Petersen Design Associates, LLCPetersen Design Associates, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Carmel Highlands Oceanside Home
Carmel Highlands Oceanside Home
Marla Sher DesignMarla Sher Design
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in San Francisco with white walls, a double front door, travertine flooring, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Cloister Style French Wide Oak Planks
Cloister Style French Wide Oak Planks
Vintage Elements LLCVintage Elements LLC
Heavily brushed, chemically aged, ripped edges and lots of character are the properties of this wide plank rustic Floor. We can produce this floor either on certified Lorraine French oak, Euro oak or American white oak. Engineered or solid can also be selected and the finish is completely oiled with a 5 year wear warranty.
Entrance Stairs & Turret - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model
Entrance Stairs & Turret - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model
Marty Paoletta PhotographyMarty Paoletta Photography
Photographer - Marty Paoletta
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Nashville with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Misc. Projects
Misc. Projects
Love Development and ConstructionLove Development and Construction
Tuscan cohesion and Mediterranean style meet in this Street of Dreams Foyer. Pennsylvania mushroom wood ceilings help bring the high entry ceilings to life
Spanish Colonial Whole House Renovation
Spanish Colonial Whole House Renovation
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Creating a new formal entry was one of the key elements of this project. Architect: The Warner Group. Photographer: Kelly Teich
Large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Modern Hacienda
Modern Hacienda
Koffka Phakos DesignKoffka Phakos Design
Large mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Newman - Natural Glam
Newman - Natural Glam
RI StudioRI Studio
Make your entry table a focal point
Mediterranean foyer in Dallas with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Interior Projects
Interior Projects
Greater Pacific ConstructionGreater Pacific Construction
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Orange County with beige walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Family Resort At Home
Family Resort At Home
UserUser
Located on a private quiet cul-de-sac on 0.6 acres of mostly level land with beautiful views of San Francisco Bay and Richmond Bridges, this spacious 6,119 square foot home was expanded and remodeled in 2010, featuring a 742 square foot 3-car garage with ample storage, 879 square foot covered outdoor limestone patios with overhead heat lamps, 800+ square foot limestone courtyard with fire pit, 2,400+ square foot paver driveway for parking 8 cars or basket ball court, a large black pool with hot tub and water fall. Living room with marble fireplace, wood paneled library with fireplace and built-in bookcases, spacious kitchen with 2 Subzero wine coolers, 3 refrigerators, 2 freezers, 2 microwave ovens, 2 islands plus eating bar, elegant dining room opening into the covered outdoor limestone dining patio; luxurious master suite with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, slate balconies with decorative iron railing and 2 custom maple cabinet closets; master baths with Jacuzzi tub, steam shower and electric radiant floors. Other features include a gym, a pool house with sauna and half bath, an office with separate entrance, ample storage, built-in stereo speakers, alarm and fire detector system and outdoor motion detector lighting.

Premium Mediterranean Entrance 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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