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Coastal Entrance with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Isle of Wight coastal full property refurbishment including kitchen & bathrooms
Isle of Wight coastal full property refurbishment including kitchen & bathrooms
Wooldridge InteriorsWooldridge Interiors
Isle of Wight interior designers, Hampton style, coastal property full refurbishment project. www.wooldridgeinteriors.co.uk
This is an example of a medium sized nautical hallway in Hampshire with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and wainscoting.
Lake of the Isles Classic
Lake of the Isles Classic
St. Croix Custom Homes and RenovationSt. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation
Inspiration for a nautical boot room in Minneapolis with blue walls, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wainscoting.
Retro Upgrade
Retro Upgrade
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Black and white tile, wood front door and white walls add a modern twist to the entry way of this coastal home.
Photo of a beach style vestibule in Other with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Kiawah Island Lifestyle
Kiawah Island Lifestyle
Margaret Donaldson InteriorsMargaret Donaldson Interiors
This is an example of a coastal foyer in Charleston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and wainscoting.
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.
Zeus Park - Mudroom
Zeus Park - Mudroom
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Photo of a medium sized nautical boot room in Miami with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white floors and wainscoting.
Legacy Lakehouse
Legacy Lakehouse
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
www.lowellcustomhomes.com - Lake Geneva, WI,
Medium sized beach style boot room in Milwaukee with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and wainscoting.
Grant St
Grant St
Rounded Edge StyleRounded Edge Style
Timeless and classic materials are used in this stunning Queenslander Inspired home by Stannard Homes. The parquetry floor tile makes a statement yet doesn't overshadow the architectural details.
The Cove Cottage
The Cove Cottage
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
This is an example of a medium sized beach style boot room in Providence with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
House on the Lake- Shorewood
House on the Lake- Shorewood
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Inviting entry to this lake home. Opening the front door, one is greeted by lofted lake views out the back. Beautiful wainscot on the main entry and stairway walls
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.
Down River
Down River
Live Oak Home BuildersLive Oak Home Builders
2-story open foyer with custom trim work and luxury vinyl flooring.
Inspiration for an expansive coastal foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Waterfront Residence
Waterfront Residence
Linda Perry Design Inc.Linda Perry Design Inc.
Photo of a medium sized coastal foyer in Miami with beige walls, marble flooring, a brown front door, beige floors and wainscoting.
Entry
Entry
Penelope Daborn Ltd.Penelope Daborn Ltd.
Design ideas for a nautical foyer in Portland Maine with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Photo of a coastal foyer in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door, brown floors, wainscoting and wallpapered walls.
Coastal Craftsman
Coastal Craftsman
Gateway BuildersGateway Builders
Inspiration for a large coastal foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and wainscoting.
Via San Remo
Via San Remo
SIDG DesignSIDG Design
Live edge entry console with natural fiber woven mirror and brass detail accents create the perfect space to meet your guests.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style foyer in Orange County with white walls, laminate floors, grey floors, wainscoting and a stable front door.
Point of entry
Point of entry
Despina DesignDespina Design
New entrance doors, flooring, lighting and stone feature. Our bespoke front door design allows ample light into this entrance hall. The converted planter into storage, has received a stone feature together as part of the back wall. ( all was white) On the next picture you will see the refinished storage top, in a material which suits the theme.
Craftsman Cottage Condo
Craftsman Cottage Condo
Odom Design, LLCOdom Design, LLC
Design ideas for a coastal boot room in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Bayfront
Bayfront
J G Popper Custom Builder LLCJ G Popper Custom Builder LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.

Coastal Entrance with Wainscoting 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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