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Coastal Entrance with a Brown Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Mac-a-vista lake home
Mac-a-vista lake home
ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.
Medium sized beach style foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and multi-coloured floors.
Beach House on Point
Beach House on Point
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
This beach house was renovated to create an inviting escape for its owners’ as home away from home. The wide open greatroom that pours out onto vistas of sand and surf from behind a nearly removable bi-folding wall of glass, making summer entertaining a treat for the host and winter storm watching a true marvel for guests to behold. The views from each of the upper level bedroom windows make it hard to tell if you have truly woken in the morning, or if you are still dreaming… Photography: Paul Grdina
Beach House Victoria
Beach House Victoria
Simpatico Interior DesignSimpatico Interior Design
Double height ceiling offers a light flooded entrance. Polished porcelain tiles and glass balustrades bounce the natural light around, and open timber treads enhance an airy feeling. A trio of George Nelson pendant lights are enjoyed from both the ground and first floors. Photography by Sam Penninger - Styling by Selena White
Spring Lake Custom - Entry
Spring Lake Custom - Entry
GambrickGambrick
Go to www.GAMBRICK.com or call 732.892.1386 for additional information.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style front door in New York with a double front door, a brown front door, brown floors, beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
La Mora Model - Miromar Lakes
La Mora Model - Miromar Lakes
Design WestDesign West
A warm contrast is provided by the dark wood flooring, against the cream colored walls. Making for a warm welcome entryway.
Large coastal foyer in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Mid-mod Coastal Casa
Mid-mod Coastal Casa
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Take a virtual walk down the charming entryway of this mid-century modern coastal cottage by Mary Hannah Interiors.
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal hallway in Raleigh with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Cliff Road Area - Nantucket
Cliff Road Area - Nantucket
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Nantucket Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a beach style front door in Boston with a single front door and a brown front door.
Ballard, Kitchen & Bath
Ballard, Kitchen & Bath
TBH Sterling Inc.TBH Sterling Inc.
Photo of a small beach style front door in Seattle with blue walls, a single front door and a brown front door.
Classical Revival
Classical Revival
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Brilliant light pours through an intricate leaded glass transom and coats the white plaster ceiling and full height paneling of an elegant entry hall with stained wide plank floors, front door leaf, stair treads and railing.
Coastal Family Retreat
Coastal Family Retreat
Pamela Neel InteriorsPamela Neel Interiors
Design ideas for a small nautical front door in Jacksonville with brown walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Gull Lake - Cottage
Gull Lake - Cottage
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
Inviting entryway with beautiful ceiling details and lighting Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Design ideas for a nautical foyer in Grand Rapids with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, a drop ceiling and brown floors.
Northgrove Residence
Northgrove Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Interior view of the Northgrove Residence. Interior Design by Amity Worrell & Co. Construction by Smith Builders. Photography by Andrea Calo.
Expansive beach style foyer in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Nautical Nantucket
Nautical Nantucket
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
The Inlet House
The Inlet House
Mirage Hardwood FloorsMirage Hardwood Floors
Flooring : Mirage Hardwood Floors | White Oak Hula Hoop Character Brushed | 7-3/4" wide planks | Sweet Memories Collection.
This is an example of a beach style front door in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, beige floors, exposed beams and wainscoting.
Concrete Home: Malibu, CA
Concrete Home: Malibu, CA
Pristine Renovations, Inc.Pristine Renovations, Inc.
This home features concrete interior and exterior walls, giving it a chic modern look. The Interior concrete walls were given a wood texture giving it a one of a kind look. We are responsible for all concrete work seen. This includes the entire concrete structure of the home, including the interior walls, stairs and fire places. We are also responsible for the structural concrete and the installation of custom concrete caissons into bed rock to ensure a solid foundation as this home sits over the water. All interior furnishing was done by a professional after we completed the construction of the home.
Waterfront Residence
Waterfront Residence
Linda Perry Design Inc.Linda Perry Design Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical foyer in Miami with beige walls, marble flooring, a brown front door, beige floors and wainscoting.
Concrete Home: Malibu, CA
Concrete Home: Malibu, CA
Pristine Renovations, Inc.Pristine Renovations, Inc.
This home features concrete interior and exterior walls, giving it a chic modern look. The Interior concrete walls were given a wood texture giving it a one of a kind look. We are responsible for all concrete work seen. This includes the entire concrete structure of the home, including the interior walls, stairs and fire places. We are also responsible for the structural concrete and the installation of custom concrete caissons into bed rock to ensure a solid foundation as this home sits over the water. All interior furnishing was done by a professional after we completed the construction of the home.
Mid-mod Coastal Casa
Mid-mod Coastal Casa
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Take a virtual walk down the charming entryway of this mid-century modern coastal cottage by Mary Hannah Interiors.
Medium sized nautical hallway in Raleigh with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
2017 MIdwest Home Luxury Tour
2017 MIdwest Home Luxury Tour
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Photo of a small nautical front door in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Camino Capistrano 1 - Dana Point
Camino Capistrano 1 - Dana Point
South Pointe ConstructionSouth Pointe Construction
Design ideas for a large beach style foyer in Orange County with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.

Coastal Entrance with a Brown Front Door 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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