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Coastal Entrance with Green Walls Ideas and Designs

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Bay Head Beach House
Bay Head Beach House
AJ Margulis InteriorsAJ Margulis Interiors
The clients bought a new construction house in Bay Head, NJ with an architectural style that was very traditional and quite formal, not beachy. For our design process I created the story that the house was owned by a successful ship captain who had traveled the world and brought back furniture and artifacts for his home. The furniture choices were mainly based on English style pieces and then we incorporated a lot of accessories from Asia and Africa. The only nod we really made to “beachy” style was to do some art with beach scenes and/or bathing beauties (original painting in the study) (vintage series of black and white photos of 1940’s bathing scenes, not shown) ,the pillow fabric in the family room has pictures of fish on it , the wallpaper in the study is actually sand dollars and we did a seagull wallpaper in the downstairs bath (not shown).
PENON
PENON
Margaux CeadaMargaux Ceada
Design ideas for a nautical foyer in Other with green walls and light hardwood flooring.
A Coastal Cottage Home
A Coastal Cottage Home
Betsie Bay FurnitureBetsie Bay Furniture
Photo of a small coastal hallway in Other with green walls and travertine flooring.
Beach Living
Beach Living
Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.
Medium sized coastal foyer in New York with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Inspiration for a beach style boot room in Minneapolis with green walls.
Ocean View Home
Ocean View Home
Commons and Burt Builders Inc.Commons and Burt Builders Inc.
Photo of a nautical entrance in Other with green walls, a single front door, a glass front door, white floors, tongue and groove walls, wainscoting and wallpapered walls.
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.
HAMPTONS ESCAPE
HAMPTONS ESCAPE
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
Design ideas for a nautical foyer in New York with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Family Room & Entryway Accessories
Family Room & Entryway Accessories
Tapper Richards InteriorsTapper Richards Interiors
Photo of a medium sized nautical hallway in Providence with green walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
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.
Front Entryway
Front Entryway
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
http://www.dlauphoto.com/david/ David Lau
Inspiration for a large nautical front door in New York with a single front door, a dark wood front door and green walls.
Grand Dunes Coastal Cottage Model
Grand Dunes Coastal Cottage Model
Cara McBroom, Licensed Interior DesignerCara McBroom, Licensed Interior Designer
Medium sized beach style vestibule in Miami with green walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Lomani - Browning Street, Byron Bay
Lomani - Browning Street, Byron Bay
Sanctuary 28Sanctuary 28
Inspiration for a coastal front door in Gold Coast - Tweed with green walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Bay View Home
Bay View Home
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Jonathan Reece
Photo of a small coastal foyer in Portland Maine with green walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Pleasant Beach Cottage
Pleasant Beach Cottage
Leah Applewhite, Broker/Realtor®Leah Applewhite, Broker/Realtor®
Presented by Leah Applewhite, www.leahapplewhite.com Photos by Pattie O'Loughlin Marmon, www.arealgirlfriday.com
Beach style hallway in Seattle with porcelain flooring, green walls, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Elegant Custom Remodeled Beach House on Isle of Palms
Elegant Custom Remodeled Beach House on Isle of Palms
Kelly Builders Carolina, LLCKelly Builders Carolina, LLC
A light & airy vestibule area that leads to the 2nd floor deck, overlooking the front yard. The french door with double transom allows so much natural light in, making this a perfect place to display artwork and book collections.
Mudroom entry
Mudroom entry
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
Mudroom entry appears to be a portion of covered porch that was later enclosed . Black slate tile and Shaker pegs accommodate rain gear. French doors open to living area and provide a buffer in cold weather. Wall color here and in main room is Benjamin Moore "White Marigold" with "Acadia White" trim. David Whelan photo
Orana Seaforth - Stunning luxury custom home
Orana Seaforth - Stunning luxury custom home
Chris Flemming Building ServicesChris Flemming Building Services
Hallway entry seat
Photo of a medium sized coastal foyer in Sydney with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and wallpapered walls.
Florida Beach Cottage
Florida Beach Cottage
Rick Cooper PhotographyRick Cooper Photography
© 2018 Rick Cooper Photography
Medium sized nautical front door in Miami with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Cove House
Cove House
Aline Architecture inc.Aline Architecture inc.
Aline Architecture Inc/ Photographer: Dan Cutrona
Inspiration for a beach style entrance in Boston with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Coastal Entrance with Green Walls 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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