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Coastal Entrance with a Pivot Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Coolangatta Beach Apartment
Coolangatta Beach Apartment
Interiors by Daryl WarkInteriors by Daryl Wark
A small entry wall to this modern beach apartment was wallpapered with grasscloth. In front sits a elm console table, Burmese handwoven lamp, a framed handcrafted papered sculpture and styled with various bone, rattan, coral and glass decorator items. Photography by Hannah Puechmarin
Hilltop Views of Doonan
Hilltop Views of Doonan
Green Earth HomesGreen Earth Homes
Zoogarti
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical front door in Sunshine Coast with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Katama Bay Compound
Katama Bay Compound
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Photo of a medium sized beach style foyer in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a green front door.
Great Barrier Island Retreat
Great Barrier Island Retreat
Robin O'Donnell Architects LtdRobin O'Donnell Architects Ltd
Coastal front door in Auckland with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Phelan Rammed Earth
Phelan Rammed Earth
Michael Limb BuildersMichael Limb Builders
Rammed Earth and Silvertop Ash Cladded walls complemented by bluestone crazy paving
Medium sized nautical foyer in Geelong with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
woods cove contemporary cottage
woods cove contemporary cottage
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
This is an example of a medium sized coastal boot room in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Coolum new family home
Coolum new family home
CT DesignCT Design
A bold green front door sets the tone for this modern coastal family home. Paul Smith Images
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal foyer in Sunshine Coast with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a green front door.
Sandcastle
Sandcastle
Cree designsCree designs
A beautiful Design-Build project in Corona Del Mar, CA. This open concept, contemporary coastal home has it all. The front entry boost a custom-made metal door that welcomes the outdoors.
Hamptons
Hamptons
Rob Stuart InteriorsRob Stuart Interiors
Photos: Donna Dotan Photography; Instagram: @donnadotanphoto
Medium sized beach style hallway in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Pole Home
Pole Home
Steve Bagnall HomesSteve Bagnall Homes
Pivot timber door with louvre windows. High ceilings with pendant lights.
Design ideas for a coastal foyer in Sunshine Coast with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Baker's Bay
Baker's Bay
Joel Kelly DesignJoel Kelly Design
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical foyer in Atlanta with white walls, travertine flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and white floors.
Manhattan Beach Residence
Manhattan Beach Residence
SUBU Design ArchitectureSUBU Design Architecture
View of Entry and Ganesh. Manolo Langis Photographer
Large nautical foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Absolute Waterfront at Wynnum
Absolute Waterfront at Wynnum
Hezzelic HomesHezzelic Homes
This is an example of a medium sized beach style foyer in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
St. Joseph Cottage
St. Joseph Cottage
BDR Executive Custom HomesBDR Executive Custom Homes
This is an example of a beach style front door in Grand Rapids with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Sorrento Beach House
Sorrento Beach House
Meredith LeeMeredith Lee
Transition from timber flooring to polished concrete. Grey painted walls to entry.
This is an example of a medium sized beach style foyer in Melbourne with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Glenn Ellen Residence
Glenn Ellen Residence
dhd damir hurdich designdhd damir hurdich design
Custom high-end outdoor living spaces by expert architectural landscape artist for large residential projects. Award winning designs for large budget custom residential landscape projects in Northern California.
Anne Crescent, Brighton
Anne Crescent, Brighton
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
Design ideas for an expansive nautical front door in Melbourne with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Lyrebird st, Ocean Grove
Lyrebird st, Ocean Grove
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized beach style front door in Geelong with concrete flooring and a pivot front door.
Vista Street, Kogarah Bay
Vista Street, Kogarah Bay
BKA Architecture Pty LtdBKA Architecture Pty Ltd
Collaboration with Embark Interior Design
Photo of a large nautical entrance in Sydney with a pivot front door.
Coastal Apartment Front Entry
Coastal Apartment Front Entry
Alicia CalhoonAlicia Calhoon
Inspiration for a coastal entrance in San Diego with grey walls, a pivot front door, a white front door and grey floors.

Coastal Entrance with a Pivot 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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