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Coastal Entrance with Black Floors Ideas and Designs

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Main Street
Main Street
Martha's Vineyard Interior DesignMartha's Vineyard Interior Design
Designer: Liane Thomas Interior Photography: Michael J. Lee Exterior Photography: Eric Roth
Design ideas for a nautical boot room in Boston with white walls, black floors and feature lighting.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
This is an example of a medium sized beach style foyer in Miami with beige walls, a double front door, a white front door and black floors.
East Hampton Cottage
East Hampton Cottage
Joshua Smith IncJoshua Smith Inc
Design ideas for a nautical entrance in New York with a blue front door and black floors.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Glenna Stone Interior DesignGlenna Stone Interior Design
Design ideas for a beach style boot room in Philadelphia with beige walls, black floors and porcelain flooring.
Small Space Living in Outport Community, Port Rexton
Small Space Living in Outport Community, Port Rexton
Becki PeckhamBecki Peckham
Photo: Becki Peckham © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a nautical entrance in Other with painted wood flooring and black floors.
Urban Lake Bungalow in the Heart of Rosemont
Urban Lake Bungalow in the Heart of Rosemont
Convene ArchitectureConvene Architecture
Rear foyer entry Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography; Interior Design: Kristin Try Interiors; Builder: Harry Braswell, Inc.
This is an example of a coastal hallway in DC Metro with beige walls, a single front door, a glass front door and black floors.
The Beach House
The Beach House
DiMauro Architects, Inc.DiMauro Architects, Inc.
Coastal boot room in Providence with white walls and black floors.
Private Residence - Portsmouth, NH
Private Residence - Portsmouth, NH
A T Franco & AssociatesA T Franco & Associates
Medium sized coastal boot room in Boston with grey walls, slate flooring, black floors and feature lighting.
BEACH HOUSE
BEACH HOUSE
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
ORIJIN STONE's Friesian™ Limestone natural stone paving, steps and treads compliment the vintage-inspired coastal details of this custom built Orono, MN lakeside home. NRD Landscape Design + Build Inc. Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc. LandMark Photography & Design
White Bear - Lakeside Luxury New Home
White Bear - Lakeside Luxury New Home
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Builder: Michels Homes Interior Design: Talla Skogmo Interior Design Cabinetry Design: Megan at Michels Homes Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a medium sized nautical boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, black floors and tongue and groove walls.
Merrimac Charm
Merrimac Charm
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
This is an example of a beach style boot room in Boston with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door, black floors and slate flooring.
All About Ease: Family Home
All About Ease: Family Home
Darci Hether New YorkDarci Hether New York
Few things bring us more joy than creating a bespoke space for our clients. certain projects progressed in stages. what began as a gut renovation of the main house expanded in scope to include the addition of an attached guesthouse and blowout and remodel of the kitchen. with each stage came new challenges and opportunities and a welcome reminder that a designer’s work is never truly done. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. --- For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/ease-family-home-bridgehampton-ny/
Charlestown House
Charlestown House
George Penniman Architects, LLCGeorge Penniman Architects, LLC
Robyn Ivy Photography Taste Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a coastal boot room in Bridgeport with blue walls and black floors.
Hamptons Dream Home
Hamptons Dream Home
Cordony GroupCordony Group
Photo of a large coastal front door in Sydney with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a black front door and black floors.
Lantern House
Lantern House
Howark Design LtdHowark Design Ltd
Bespoke front door to entrance hall with patterned tiled floor
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal front door in Cornwall with ceramic flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and black floors.
Classic Coastal Residence
Classic Coastal Residence
DHMurray ArchitectureDHMurray Architecture
A grand, bright entry greets guests at this contemporary, shingle-style home in Sands Point, NY. The white coffered ceilings and wall treatments carry through the open floor plan and work well with the white, recessed panel cabinetry of the kitchen.
TH2017.4_CALIFORNIA_KAMITSU
TH2017.4_CALIFORNIA_KAMITSU
C-class…らしく暮らすをコーディネートするC-class…らしく暮らすをコーディネートする
新築戸建て住宅　カリフォルニアスタイル
Small beach style entrance in Fukuoka with white walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Ashgrove Queenslander
Ashgrove Queenslander
UserUser
www.realestatepics.com.au
This is an example of a coastal vestibule in Brisbane with white walls, painted wood flooring and black floors.
Strait Renovation
Strait Renovation
B. Gallant Homes Ltd.B. Gallant Homes Ltd.
Stunning entryway with an oversized front door, expansive side windows, and tiled floor.
Photo of a large coastal front door in Vancouver with a white front door and black floors.
Sea Side Vacant with views of the Boston Skyline!
Sea Side Vacant with views of the Boston Skyline!
Astounding Surroundings StagingAstounding Surroundings Staging
Molly Gustafson, Remark Visions
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal foyer in Boston with orange walls, slate flooring and black floors.

Coastal Entrance with Black Floors 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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