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Coastal Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Southern Living Showhouse
Southern Living Showhouse
Ashley Gilbreath Interior DesignAshley Gilbreath Interior Design
Inspiration for a coastal foyer in Other with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Falmouth
Falmouth
Lewis & Weldon Custom KitchensLewis & Weldon Custom Kitchens
Dan Cutrona Photography
This is an example of a coastal front door in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Freeport Seaside Living
Freeport Seaside Living
e4 Interior Design, LLCe4 Interior Design, LLC
A spacious seaside house was created for a family to vacation in and eventually retire to. A blend of transitional details, nautical accents, and textures were chosen to create this calming and serene coastal escape.
Aberdeen Living
Aberdeen Living
Everything HomeEverything Home
A neutral color palette punctuated by warm wood tones and large windows create a comfortable, natural environment that combines casual southern living with European coastal elegance. The 10-foot tall pocket doors leading to a covered porch were designed in collaboration with the architect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Decorative house accents including stunning wallpapers, vintage tumbled bricks, and colorful walls create visual interest throughout the space. Beautiful fireplaces, luxury furnishings, statement lighting, comfortable furniture, and a fabulous basement entertainment area make this home a welcome place for relaxed, fun gatherings. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/aberdeen-living-bargersville-indiana/
Shorewood - Lake Minnetonka
Shorewood - Lake Minnetonka
Randolph Interior DesignRandolph Interior Design
Interior Designer: Randolph Interior Design Builder: Villamil Construction⁠ Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Beach style hallway in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Foyer
Foyer
Shannon Connor InteriorsShannon Connor Interiors
Large, open entrance welcomes you home. Photo by Marco Ricca
This is an example of an expansive nautical foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Atlantic Drive Double Gable
Atlantic Drive Double Gable
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
This is an example of a large nautical boot room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Grattan Residence
Grattan Residence
Cronk Duch ArchitectureCronk Duch Architecture
Photo of a coastal foyer in Jacksonville with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Fine Interiors
Fine Interiors
Lawrence Builders Inc.Lawrence Builders Inc.
Photo of a medium sized beach style front door in Providence with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Oceanfront Renovation, Kiawah Island
Oceanfront Renovation, Kiawah Island
Byrd Builders, Inc.Byrd Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a coastal foyer in Charleston with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and dark hardwood flooring.
Artistry Sarasota - Van Gogh Foyer
Artistry Sarasota - Van Gogh Foyer
Masterpiece Design GroupMasterpiece Design Group
The foyer, which sets the tone for the exceptional design, features navy blue wallcovering wrapped over MDF linear panels, accentued by stained beadboard ceiling detail, and a coral-inspired Chandelier, formed by rods of lacquered resin
Interior Design
Interior Design
JV DesignJV Design
Foyer entry table
Design ideas for a small nautical hallway in Other with green walls and dark hardwood flooring.
On the Rocks
On the Rocks
DeLeers Construction, Inc.DeLeers Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style front door in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
"Pawley's Island" Model Home in Charleston Village at Magnolia Green
"Pawley's Island" Model Home in Charleston Village at Magnolia Green
Arbor Signature HomesArbor Signature Homes
Bryan Chavez Photography
Inspiration for a coastal foyer in Richmond with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Beach House No. 9 -Isle of Palms, SC
Beach House No. 9 -Isle of Palms, SC
Amy Trowman DesignAmy Trowman Design
Photo of a beach style foyer in Charleston with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Waypoint Living Spaces Gallery
Waypoint Living Spaces Gallery
By Design Kitchen and Bath SolutionsBy Design Kitchen and Bath Solutions
Photo of a medium sized coastal boot room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
MRDW
MRDW
MRD WoodworkingMRD Woodworking
Inspiration for a small coastal boot room in Providence with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Fort Charles 3
Fort Charles 3
Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.
Beach style hallway in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
On the Rocks
On the Rocks
DeLeers Construction, Inc.DeLeers Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front door in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Amazing Painting
Amazing Painting
Amazing Painting LLCAmazing Painting LLC
This is an example of a nautical hallway in Newark with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.

Coastal Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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