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Coastal Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Lauren Leonard InteriorsLauren Leonard Interiors
Light filled foyer with 1"x6" pine tongue and groove planking, antique table and parsons chair. Photo by Scott Smith Photographic
Medium sized coastal front door in Jacksonville with a glass front door, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Nantucket Coastal Shaker Front Door
Nantucket Coastal Shaker Front Door
Elite Design GroupElite Design Group
Photo of an expansive nautical front door in Charlotte with a single front door and a glass front door.
HOUSE IN CHILMARK
HOUSE IN CHILMARK
MacNelly Cohen Architects P.C.MacNelly Cohen Architects P.C.
This is an example of an expansive nautical front door in Boston with concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Katama Bay
Katama Bay
Martha's Vineyard Interior DesignMartha's Vineyard Interior Design
Photo of a coastal foyer in Boston with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Lake Michigan Beach House
Lake Michigan Beach House
BBA ArchitectsBBA Architects
Nathan Kirkman
Nautical boot room in Chicago with a single front door and a glass front door.
Casual Family Compound
Casual Family Compound
Molly Wood Garden DesignMolly Wood Garden Design
photos by Trina Roberts 949.395.8341 trina@grinphotography.com www.grinphotography.com
Design ideas for a coastal front door in Orange County with a single front door and a glass front door.
Cape Elizabeth Renovation
Cape Elizabeth Renovation
Reiter Architecture & DesignReiter Architecture & Design
Inspiration for a coastal boot room in Portland Maine with beige walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Lullwater 2017 Renovation
Lullwater 2017 Renovation
Soorikian ArchitectureSoorikian Architecture
Mudroom off of garage in carriage house. This space connects to main house via a covered connector Photo by Jeff Herr
Coastal boot room in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
206 Beachwood Ln
206 Beachwood Ln
Jeff Puckett Construction IncJeff Puckett Construction Inc
Regina Puckett
Inspiration for a nautical front door in Miami with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Entry Vestibule
Entry Vestibule
Anita Clark DesignAnita Clark Design
Inspiration for a nautical entrance in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Old Village Remodel
Old Village Remodel
Matthew Bolt Graphic DesignMatthew Bolt Graphic Design
Design by Amy Trowman Photo by Matthew Bolt
Inspiration for a coastal entrance in San Francisco with grey walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Whale House
Whale House
Sunshine Coast Home DesignSunshine Coast Home Design
Design by: SunshineCoastHomeDesign.com
Inspiration for a nautical porch in Vancouver with a glass front door.
The Oasis Tiny Home Entrance
The Oasis Tiny Home Entrance
Paradise Tiny Homes LLCParadise Tiny Homes LLC
The custom design of this staircase houses the fridge, two bookshelves, two cabinets, a cubby, and a small closet for hanging clothes. Hawaiian mango wood stair treads lead up to a generously lofty sleeping area with a custom-built queen bed frame with six built-in storage drawers. Exposed stained ceiling beams add warmth and character to the kitchen. Two seven-foot-long counters extend the kitchen on either side- both with tiled backsplashes and giant awning windows. Because of the showers unique structure, it is paced in the center of the bathroom becoming a beautiful blue-tile focal point. This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers with black cabinets. the silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. I mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.
Minnetonka Metamorphosis
Minnetonka Metamorphosis
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
Peter VonDeLinde Visuals
This is an example of a medium sized coastal boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
New England Shingle House
New England Shingle House
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
John Cole Photography
Inspiration for a coastal front door in Boston with a double front door and a glass front door.
Casco Bay Island Retreat
Casco Bay Island Retreat
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
This is an example of a coastal entrance in Portland Maine with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Sapling 3D Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Sapling 3D Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Sans Soucie Art GlassSans Soucie Art Glass
Glass Front Doors, Entry Doors that Make a Statement! Your front door is your home's initial focal point and glass doors by Sans Soucie with frosted, etched glass designs create a unique, custom effect while providing privacy AND light thru exquisite, quality designs! Available any size, all glass front doors are custom made to order and ship worldwide at reasonable prices. Exterior entry door glass will be tempered, dual pane (an equally efficient single 1/2" thick pane is used in our fiberglass doors). Selling both the glass inserts for front doors as well as entry doors with glass, Sans Soucie art glass doors are available in 8 woods and Plastpro fiberglass in both smooth surface or a grain texture, as a slab door or prehung in the jamb - any size. From simple frosted glass effects to our more extravagant 3D sculpture carved, painted and stained glass .. and everything in between, Sans Soucie designs are sandblasted different ways creating not only different effects, but different price levels. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, any style. The privacy you need is created without sacrificing sunlight! Price will vary by design complexity and type of effect: Specialty Glass and Frosted Glass. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Entry Door Designer, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and glass! When you're all finished designing, you can place your order online! We're here to answer any questions you have so please call (877) 331-339 to speak to a knowledgeable representative! Doors ship worldwide at reasonable prices from Palm Desert, California with delivery time ranges between 3-8 weeks depending on door material and glass effect selected. (Doug Fir or Fiberglass in Frosted Effects allow 3 weeks, Specialty Woods and Glass [2D, 3D, Leaded] will require approx. 8 weeks).
Southern CT Beach Home
Southern CT Beach Home
Allee Architecture + Design, LLCAllee Architecture + Design, LLC
Photo of a medium sized beach style foyer in Bridgeport with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and white walls.
The Hampton Model Home
The Hampton Model Home
Cottage Home CompanyCottage Home Company
Jessie Preza
Nautical boot room in Jacksonville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a glass front door.
Ocean View Home
Ocean View Home
Commons and Burt Builders Inc.Commons and Burt Builders Inc.
Photo of a nautical entrance in Other with green walls, a single front door, a glass front door, white floors, tongue and groove walls, wainscoting and wallpapered walls.

Coastal Entrance with a Glass 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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