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Coastal Entrance with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style front door in Orange County with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, slate flooring and blue floors.
Cohasset
Cohasset
Michelle Aberbach DesignMichelle Aberbach Design
This is an example of a nautical boot room in Boston with white walls and slate flooring.
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.
Modern Cape Cod
Modern Cape Cod
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
A beautifully boarded stair hall welcomes you into this inspirational modern Cape Cod home. The spacious floor plan includes an expansive kitchen, dining, and living area, complete with a charming butler's pantry and home office. Photo Credit: Scott Amundson
Case Study: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Case Study: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
InsidesignInsidesign
Anthony-Masterson
Photo of a medium sized coastal hallway in Atlanta with white walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
South Benson Road
South Benson Road
Shorefront Construction, LLCShorefront Construction, LLC
Inspiration for a large nautical front door in New York with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Photo of a small beach style boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Hills Beach Cottage
Hills Beach Cottage
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a beach style boot room in Portland Maine with grey walls and slate flooring.
Wake Robin Cottage
Wake Robin Cottage
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
Bigger is not always better, but something of highest quality is. This amazing, size-appropriate Lake Michigan cottage is just that. Nestled in an existing historic stretch of Lake Michigan cottages, this new construction was built to fit in the neighborhood, but outperform any other home in the area concerning energy consumption, LEED certification and functionality. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open concept kitchen/living room, a separate mudroom entrance and a separate laundry. This small (but smart) cottage is perfect for any family simply seeking a retreat without the stress of a big lake home. The interior details include quartz and granite countertops, stainless appliances, quarter-sawn white oak floors, Pella windows, and beautiful finishing fixtures. The dining area was custom designed, custom built, and features both new and reclaimed elements. The exterior displays Smart-Side siding and trim details and has a large EZE-Breeze screen porch for additional dining and lounging. This home owns all the best products and features of a beach house, with no wasted space. Cottage Home is the premiere builder on the shore of Lake Michigan, between the Indiana border and Holland.
Cliff Classic
Cliff Classic
BPC Architecture + Interior DesignBPC Architecture + Interior Design
Inspiration for a coastal foyer in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and panelled walls.
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 - Cornwall
Beach House - Cornwall
Wickenden HutleyWickenden Hutley
Inspiration for a nautical boot room in London with white walls and slate flooring.
The Ranch Project
The Ranch Project
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
Design ideas for a large coastal boot room in Other with slate flooring and grey floors.
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.
Minnetonka Metamorphosis
Minnetonka Metamorphosis
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
Peter VonDeLinde Visuals
This is an example of a medium sized coastal boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Transitional with Farmhouse Charm
Transitional with Farmhouse Charm
Kensington Kitchen & Bath Inc.Kensington Kitchen & Bath Inc.
Photo of a medium sized beach style hallway in Toronto with white walls and slate flooring.
Island Getaway
Island Getaway
e4 Interior Design, LLCe4 Interior Design, LLC
Photos by Kelly Raffaele
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style boot room in Portland Maine with slate flooring, white walls and grey floors.
Lochley - Narrow Lakefront Lot
Lochley - Narrow Lakefront Lot
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Forget just one room with a view—Lochley has almost an entire house dedicated to capturing nature’s best views and vistas. Make the most of a waterside or lakefront lot in this economical yet elegant floor plan, which was tailored to fit a narrow lot and has more than 1,600 square feet of main floor living space as well as almost as much on its upper and lower levels. A dovecote over the garage, multiple peaks and interesting roof lines greet guests at the street side, where a pergola over the front door provides a warm welcome and fitting intro to the interesting design. Other exterior features include trusses and transoms over multiple windows, siding, shutters and stone accents throughout the home’s three stories. The water side includes a lower-level walkout, a lower patio, an upper enclosed porch and walls of windows, all designed to take full advantage of the sun-filled site. The floor plan is all about relaxation – the kitchen includes an oversized island designed for gathering family and friends, a u-shaped butler’s pantry with a convenient second sink, while the nearby great room has built-ins and a central natural fireplace. Distinctive details include decorative wood beams in the living and kitchen areas, a dining area with sloped ceiling and decorative trusses and built-in window seat, and another window seat with built-in storage in the den, perfect for relaxing or using as a home office. A first-floor laundry and space for future elevator make it as convenient as attractive. Upstairs, an additional 1,200 square feet of living space include a master bedroom suite with a sloped 13-foot ceiling with decorative trusses and a corner natural fireplace, a master bath with two sinks and a large walk-in closet with built-in bench near the window. Also included is are two additional bedrooms and access to a third-floor loft, which could functions as a third bedroom if needed. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets and a bath are found in the 1,300-square foot lower level, which also includes a secondary kitchen with bar, a fitness room overlooking the lake, a recreation/family room with built-in TV and a wine bar perfect for toasting the beautiful view beyond.
Beachside
Beachside
K V DesignsK V Designs
Inspiration for a large beach style front door in Bridgeport with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Minnetonka Metamorphosis
Minnetonka Metamorphosis
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
Peter VonDeLinde Visuals
Medium sized beach style boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.

Coastal Entrance with Slate 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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