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Coastal Entrance with a White Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Three Arch Cottage
Three Arch Cottage
Nate Fischer InteriorsNate Fischer Interiors
Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural accents and a pop of color.
Photo of a small nautical boot room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Contemporary California Surf Shack | Santa Barbara CA
Contemporary California Surf Shack | Santa Barbara CA
CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago WorkshopCJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop
Originally a near tear-down, this small-by-santa-barbara-standards beach house sits next to a world-famous point break. Designed on a restrained scale with a ship-builder's mindset, it is filled with precision cabinetry, built-in furniture, and custom artisanal details that draw from both Scandinavian and French Colonial style influences. With heaps of natural light, a wide-open plan, and a close connection to the outdoor spaces, it lives much bigger than it is while maintaining a minimal impact on a precious marine ecosystem. Images | Kurt Jordan Photography
RoShamBo at Seabrook
RoShamBo at Seabrook
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
A custom vacation home by Grouparchitect and Hughes Construction. Photographer credit: © 2018 AMF Photography.
Photo of a medium sized nautical boot room in Seattle with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large nautical boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Beach House New Construction
Beach House New Construction
Jenny Madden DesignJenny Madden Design
Photo of a nautical front door in New York with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
The Beach House
The Beach House
Lord & Lady Construction LLCLord & Lady Construction LLC
Laura Cavendish
This is an example of a small coastal foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Traditional Style Beachfront Custom Home. Seaside Park, NJ
Traditional Style Beachfront Custom Home. Seaside Park, NJ
Monetti Custom HomesMonetti Custom Homes
Mud Room – slate floor , Marvin doors, custom built-in cabinetry, coffer ceiling.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical boot room in New York with slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white walls.
Amy Trowman Sullivans Beach House No. 3
Amy Trowman Sullivans Beach House No. 3
Matthew Bolt Graphic DesignMatthew Bolt Graphic Design
Matthew Bolt Graphic Design
Design ideas for a beach style foyer in San Francisco with a single front door and a white front door.
Carmadillo Master Bedroom
Carmadillo Master Bedroom
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
Modern meets beach. A 1920's bungalow home in the heart of downtown Carmel, California undergoes a small renovation that leads to a complete home makeover. New driftwood oak floors, board and batten walls, Ann Sacks tile, modern finishes, and an overall neutral palette creates a true bungalow style home. Photography by Wonderkamera.
Lakeside Getaway
Lakeside Getaway
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small nautical boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
North Fork Waterfront
North Fork Waterfront
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Bluejack National Cottage
Bluejack National Cottage
Monarch & MakerMonarch & Maker
Inspiration for a beach style foyer in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, feature lighting and a timber clad ceiling.
Wayzata Bay Beach House
Wayzata Bay Beach House
Destiny HomesDestiny Homes
Nautical front door in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
W Lawther Remodel Projects - White Rock Lake, Lakewood, Dallas, TX
W Lawther Remodel Projects - White Rock Lake, Lakewood, Dallas, TX
McDougal ClouseMcDougal Clouse
Shoot 2 Sell
Photo of a nautical hallway in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
PORTFOLIO - Nantucket - Cabot Lane
PORTFOLIO - Nantucket - Cabot Lane
studio PPARKstudio PPARK
Previous work sample courtesy of workshop/apd, Photography by Donna Dotan.
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal boot room in Boston with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
ASID MN Showcase House 2015
ASID MN Showcase House 2015
Renae Keller Interior Design, Inc.Renae Keller Interior Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style foyer in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, beige walls and a white front door.
Dry Creek Project
Dry Creek Project
JOURNEY HOME INTERIORSJOURNEY HOME INTERIORS
Photography by Jess Kettle
This is an example of a nautical entrance in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Charlestown House
Charlestown House
George Penniman Architects, LLCGeorge Penniman Architects, LLC
Read McKendree
Photo of a nautical front door in Providence with a single front door and a white front door.
Grand Summer Home overlooking Chilmark Cliffs
Grand Summer Home overlooking Chilmark Cliffs
Rentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIORentschler Interiors / LAKESTREETSTUDIO
Photography: Lara Fuller
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front door in Boston with a single front door and a white front door.
Port Locksleigh Custom
Port Locksleigh Custom
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Jeri Koegel
This is an example of an expansive beach style foyer in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Coastal Entrance with a White 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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