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Coastal Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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LowCountry Retreat - Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina
LowCountry Retreat - Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina
Pearce Scott ArchitectsPearce Scott Architects
Coastal foyer in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Before and After entry- Stewart home
Before and After entry- Stewart home
Look Through My WindowLook Through My Window
Design ideas for a coastal foyer in Kansas City with dark hardwood flooring.
Southern Living Photos
Southern Living Photos
Southern LivingSouthern Living
Inspiration for a nautical foyer in Birmingham with dark hardwood flooring.
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Coastal Virginia Idea House
Progress LightingProgress Lighting
Jonathan Edwards Media
Coastal foyer in Other with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
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.
Vermilion 3
Vermilion 3
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Derek Makekau
Inspiration for a nautical front door in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
AMAGANSETT, NY - NEW HOME DESIGN
AMAGANSETT, NY - NEW HOME DESIGN
Point of View InteriorsPoint of View Interiors
Small nautical front door in Other with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Photo of a coastal entrance in Melbourne with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
5705 Enfield Ave Encino, CA 91316
5705 Enfield Ave Encino, CA 91316
Sean Perkin & AssociatesSean Perkin & Associates
wood siding, small home
Small beach style front door in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Santa Monica Coastal Cape Cod Home
Santa Monica Coastal Cape Cod Home
Christine Markatos DesignChristine Markatos Design
This is an example of a medium sized beach style foyer in Los Angeles with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
A Residence in Destin, Florida
A Residence in Destin, Florida
Christ & Associates, Architects & PlannersChrist & Associates, Architects & Planners
Design ideas for a large nautical foyer in Miami with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Rye Beach Shingle
Rye Beach Shingle
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Daylight pours into the foyer through the scallop-and-sunburst pattern of the front door’s custom leaded glass transom and sidelights. James Merrell Photography
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/
Surf City
Surf City
UserUser
60" hardwood floor medallion #compassrose at the landing of a spiral staircase - Inlay created by www.rosefarminlays.com
Inspiration for a nautical foyer in New York with dark hardwood flooring.
Durable Ocean
Durable Ocean
Holland & Knapp ConstructionHolland & Knapp Construction
Erin Feinblatt & Zachary Knapp
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style front door in San Luis Obispo with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
LAKE HOUSE MODERN COASTAL
Steph Musur DesignsSteph Musur Designs
This is an example of a medium sized beach style foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Coastal Virginia Idea House Holly Road
Coastal Virginia Idea House Holly Road
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Jonathon Edwards Media
Inspiration for a large nautical front door in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Harbor View
Harbor View
Hutker ArchitectsHutker Architects
Photo of a beach style entrance in Boston with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Seaside Renovation
Seaside Renovation
MarvinMarvin
The homeowners of this seaside cottage felt that the existing spaces were too small and too separated from one another to suit their needs. They desired larger, more open spaces with a kitchen prominent as the "heart" of the home. A portion of the home that was constructed in the 1980s was torn down and reconstructed in a similar location but with a revised footprint to better conform to the zoning requirements. This permitted greater flexibility in expanding the square footage to allow for opening up the living spaces as well as orienting the main spaces towards the views and sunlight. Marvin Windows were the obvious choice because they provide a product that is very high quality, customizable, and available in many different configurations.
Shingle Style Waterfront
Shingle Style Waterfront
MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INCMICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC
This dramatic Entrance Hall sets the tone for the elegant entertaining spaces of this gracious and welcoming Waterfront home. Highly polished Venetian plaster walls and walnut floors in custom stain add luster to the sun-flooded hallway. Photo by Durston Saylor

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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