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Coastal Entrance with Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Dream Cottage with a View
Dream Cottage with a View
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
This is an example of a large beach style foyer in Other with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Coastal with a hint of Urban Farmhouse!
Coastal with a hint of Urban Farmhouse!
JMR Designs, Inc.JMR Designs, Inc.
When a millennial couple relocated to South Florida, they brought their California Coastal style with them and we created a warm and inviting retreat for entertaining, working from home, cooking, exercising and just enjoying life! On a backdrop of clean white walls and window treatments we added carefully curated design elements to create this unique home.
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.
Sand Dollar, Estate Home
Sand Dollar, Estate Home
Northwest Builders Company Ltd.Northwest Builders Company Ltd.
Welcome to Sand Dollar, a grand five bedroom, five and a half bathroom family home the wonderful beachfront, marina based community of Palm Cay. On a double lot, the main house, pool, pool house, guest cottage with three car garage make an impressive homestead, perfect for a large family. Built to the highest specifications, Sand Dollar features a Bermuda roof, hurricane impact doors and windows, plantation shutters, travertine, marble and hardwood floors, high ceilings, a generator, water holding tank, and high efficiency central AC. The grand entryway is flanked by formal living and dining rooms, and overlooking the pool is the custom built gourmet kitchen and spacious open plan dining and living areas. Granite counters, dual islands, an abundance of storage space, high end appliances including a Wolf double oven, Sub Zero fridge, and a built in Miele coffee maker, make this a chef’s dream kitchen. On the second floor there are five bedrooms, four of which are en suite. The large master leads on to a 12’ covered balcony with balmy breezes, stunning marina views, and partial ocean views. The master bathroom is spectacular, with marble floors, a Jacuzzi tub and his and hers spa shower with body jets and dual rain shower heads. A large cedar lined walk in closet completes the master suite. On the third floor is the finished attic currently houses a gym, but with it’s full bathroom, can be used for guests, as an office, den, playroom or media room. Fully landscaped with an enclosed yard, sparkling pool and inviting hot tub, outdoor bar and grill, Sand Dollar is a great house for entertaining, the large covered patio and deck providing shade and space for easy outdoor living. A three car garage and is topped by a one bed, one bath guest cottage, perfect for in laws, caretakers or guests. Located in Palm Cay, Sand Dollar is perfect for family fun in the sun! Steps from a gorgeous sandy beach, and all the amenities Palm Cay has to offer, including the world class full service marina, water sports, gym, spa, tennis courts, playground, pools, restaurant, coffee shop and bar. Offered unfurnished.
Hamptons - Contemporary Luxury Home
Hamptons - Contemporary Luxury Home
Cordony GroupCordony Group
Photo of a large beach style front door in Sydney with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Oceanfront Large Shingle Style home
Oceanfront Large Shingle Style home
Christopher A Rose AIA, ASIDChristopher A Rose AIA, ASID
Antique French stone flooring sets off the custom mural by Karl Beckworh Smith in the entry foyer of this large oceanfront home. Rion Rizzo, Creative Sources Photography
Custom Coastal Cottage
Custom Coastal Cottage
Naples Bay Builders, Inc.Naples Bay Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large beach style front door in Other with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
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.
Beachside Residence
Beachside Residence
Sam Allen InteriorsSam Allen Interiors
Medium sized beach style foyer in New York with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door, travertine flooring and beige floors.
Neidhart Residence
Neidhart Residence
Greene Design LLCGreene Design LLC
Photo by Jack Garner
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal front door in Jacksonville with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Villa Bella Luna
Villa Bella Luna
UserUser
This is an example of an expansive nautical foyer in New York with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
British Colonial meets Modern Beach House - Ocean Blvd
British Colonial meets Modern Beach House - Ocean Blvd
D for DesignD for Design
You are greeted at the front door by a school of friendly fish on the custom area rug that lead the way into the open plan home.
This is an example of a large beach style front door in Orange County with white walls, travertine flooring, a stable front door and a dark wood front door.
Mira Villas
Mira Villas
E Design HomeE Design Home
New millwork, lighting, wallpaper and flooring to enhance main condo entrance.
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical foyer in Las Vegas with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wainscoting.
Huntington Beach Entryway
Huntington Beach Entryway
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
Inspiration for a small beach style foyer in Orange County with beige walls, travertine flooring and beige floors.
Sunrise Drive Staging
Sunrise Drive Staging
Lakeside Studio Staging & DesignLakeside Studio Staging & Design
Thomas Lutz, Winter Haven, Fl.
Medium sized coastal front door in Orlando with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Huntington Beach Entryway
Huntington Beach Entryway
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
This is an example of a small beach style foyer in Orange County with beige walls, travertine flooring and beige floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Guyton Industries, LLC.Guyton Industries, LLC.
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style foyer in Miami with yellow walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
La Jolla Coastal Mediterranean
La Jolla Coastal Mediterranean
Smart InteriorsSmart Interiors
The arched front door is a bold statement in this grand entrance. The entry cabinet adds a modern flair.
Expansive coastal foyer in San Diego with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown 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.
Napa Style Luxury Whole House Remodel
Napa Style Luxury Whole House Remodel
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
View from above entry and new family room.
Photo of an expansive coastal foyer in Columbus with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.

Coastal Entrance with Travertine 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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