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Maison Manechal, France
Maison Manechal, France
Veronica Rodriguez Interior PhotographyVeronica Rodriguez Interior Photography
Photography by Veronica Rodriguez
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean entrance in London.
My Work
My Work
C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Door Installations
Door Installations
IllumiNation Window & Door Co.IllumiNation Window & Door Co.
Double Iron Entry Door Arched Top
Medium sized mediterranean front door in Phoenix with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Front Entry Door with Stained Glass Transom and Sidelights
Front Entry Door with Stained Glass Transom and Sidelights
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
The front entry door is white oak with full radius top doors and transom surround with stained glass inserts. 60" tile mosaic inlay is by Materials Marketing. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Mediterranean Contemporary
Mediterranean Contemporary
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
C36 Lantern by Laura Lee Designs. James Glover, designer.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with brown walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brick flooring and brown floors.
More Custom Doors
More Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front door in San Diego with white walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Acacia Custom Metal WorksAcacia Custom Metal Works
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Phoenix with brown walls, travertine flooring, a glass front door, beige floors and a single front door.
Country Club Spanish Revival
Country Club Spanish Revival
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Paul Schatz Interior Designer - Interior Design Imports; Gail Owens, Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean foyer in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Ca'n Baula
Ca'n Baula
LF91LF91
Mauricio Fuertes
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in Other with a light wood front door, beige walls and a single front door.
A Tuscan welcome
A Tuscan welcome
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
A warm Tuscan style welcome is offered by this rustic door. Hand wrought door hardware adds country charm. A 300 year old pot was salvaged by the homeowner whilst diving in Indonesian waters.
Mediterraean Renovation
Mediterraean Renovation
w.b. buildersw.b. builders
Photo of a mediterranean boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a brown front door and blue floors.
Custom Home - 486 Carica Road (Naples, FL)
Custom Home - 486 Carica Road (Naples, FL)
Preferred Builders of Florida, Inc.Preferred Builders of Florida, Inc.
Entry arch feature using Eldorado stone at night by Kenny Siebenhar
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Miami with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Spring Timeless Tuscan
Spring Timeless Tuscan
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in Houston with a double front door, a metal front door, beige walls, slate flooring and black floors.
Lake Travis Waterfront Mediterranean
Lake Travis Waterfront Mediterranean
Zbranek & Holt Custom HomesZbranek & Holt Custom Homes
Lake Travis Waterfront Mediterranean Wrought Iron/Glass Front Door by Zbranek and Holt Custom Homes, Austin Luxury Home Builder. Photo by Eric Hull Photography
John Street
John Street
EMMONS CUSTOMEMMONS CUSTOM
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front door in Toronto with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Sater Design Collection's 6965 "Monterchi" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6965 "Monterchi" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Tuscan home plan "Monterchi" (Plan #6965). saterdesign.com
Large mediterranean foyer in Miami with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA
Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA
Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle designLeanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design
Lush bougainvillea cascades over the entry of this custom farmhouse home.
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in San Diego with beige walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Whole Home in Medieval Walnut
Whole Home in Medieval Walnut
Kalawood Industries Ltd.Kalawood Industries Ltd.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Other with beige walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry
Entry
VM Concept Interior Design StudioVM Concept Interior Design Studio
Medium sized mediterranean foyer in Phoenix with a single front door, a metal front door, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Estate 6
Estate 6
Dale Gardon DesignDale Gardon Design
High Res Media
Inspiration for a large mediterranean hallway in Phoenix with beige walls and ceramic flooring.

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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