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Coastal Entrance with a Drop Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Medium sized nautical foyer in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wood walls.
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.
Savannah Coastal
Savannah Coastal
Kijrstjn Anne DesignKijrstjn Anne Design
This is an example of a nautical entrance in Atlanta with medium hardwood flooring, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Heron House
Heron House
April BallietteApril Balliette
This is an example of a medium sized beach style foyer in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Entry
Entry
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Expansive nautical front door in Miami with blue walls, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Coastal living. condominium renovation.
Coastal living. condominium renovation.
Barbara Brickell DesignsBarbara Brickell Designs
The foyer entryway view is a Fantastic First Impression. Wallcoverings by Phillip Jeffries.4294 Batten Blue. handcrafted.
Medium sized coastal foyer with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Craftsman Cottage Condo
Craftsman Cottage Condo
Odom Design, LLCOdom Design, LLC
Design ideas for a coastal boot room in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Le Ciel
Le Ciel
Jinx McDonald Interior DesignsJinx McDonald Interior Designs
This is an example of a medium sized coastal foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Naples Luxury Condo
Naples Luxury Condo
Envious InteriorsEnvious Interiors
Inspiration for a small beach style hallway in Miami with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a drop ceiling.
Projet AZUR
Projet AZUR
Maurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieurMaurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieur
La rénovation de cet appartement familial en bord de mer fût un beau challenge relevé en 8 mois seulement ! L'enjeu était d'offrir un bon coup de frais et plus de fonctionnalité à cet intérieur restés dans les années 70. Adieu les carrelages colorées, tapisseries et petites pièces cloisonnés. Nous avons revus entièrement le plan en ajoutant à ce T2 un coin nuit supplémentaire et une belle pièce de vie donnant directement sur la terrasse : idéal pour les vacances !
MCC 1
MCC 1
Pamela Leone Design, Inc.Pamela Leone Design, Inc.
Entry foyer, custom stair case with hard carved wood handrail and black posts
Medium sized beach style foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a black front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Beach Haven
Beach Haven
D'Nice StudioD'Nice Studio
Photo of a medium sized beach style foyer in Other with beige walls, beige floors, a drop ceiling, a feature wall and porcelain flooring.
Coastal Cottage Historic Bread Ovens
Coastal Cottage Historic Bread Ovens
Cura DesignCura Design
Historic brick bread oven in entrance area (refurbished)
Photo of a medium sized nautical vestibule in Devon with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling, wood walls and a feature wall.
Heron House
Heron House
April BallietteApril Balliette
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal foyer in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Foyer
Foyer
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
This is an example of an expansive coastal hallway in Miami with blue walls, brown floors, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Heron House
Heron House
April BallietteApril Balliette
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal foyer in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Heron House
Heron House
April BallietteApril Balliette
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style foyer in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Craftsman Cottage Condo
Craftsman Cottage Condo
Odom Design, LLCOdom Design, LLC
Photo of a coastal foyer in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, a drop ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Heron House
Heron House
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photo of a medium sized coastal foyer in Tampa with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.

Coastal Entrance with a Drop Ceiling 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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