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Coastal Green Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Coronado Oceanfront
Coronado Oceanfront
Christian Rice Architects, Inc.Christian Rice Architects, Inc.
Inspiration for a beach style entrance in San Diego with a feature wall.
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Exteriors by Mary Hannah Interiors
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Design ideas for a coastal entrance in Other.
Lakeside Getaway
Lakeside Getaway
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small nautical boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Staging Projects with Coastal Decor
Staging Projects with Coastal Decor
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized nautical hallway in Other with beige walls, brown floors and a dado rail.
W. Bay Ave
W. Bay Ave
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
This is an example of a coastal entrance in Orange County.
Beach Frame
Beach Frame
WoodhullWoodhull
Trent Bell Photography
This is an example of a nautical hallway in Portland Maine with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Contemporary West Indies Residence
Contemporary West Indies Residence
The Schimberg Group Inc.The Schimberg Group Inc.
Nautical front door in Tampa with white walls and a medium wood front door.
Point Lonsdale IV
Point Lonsdale IV
Stonehouse + Irons ArchitectureStonehouse + Irons Architecture
Light and connections to gardens is brought about by simple alterations to an existing 1980 duplex. New fences and timber screens frame the street entry and provide sense of privacy while painting connection to the street. Extracting some components provides for internal courtyards that flood light to the interiors while creating valuable outdoor spaces for dining and relaxing.
The Dunes
The Dunes
Renovation Angel Interior Design NoosaRenovation Angel Interior Design Noosa
Giraffe entry door with Vietnamese entry "dong." Tropical garden leads through entry into open vaulted living area.
Photo of a small beach style front door in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Mattituck Waterfront
Mattituck Waterfront
Foley Fiore ArchitectureFoley Fiore Architecture
Design ideas for a nautical front door in New York with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
kEDRON
kEDRON
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal front door in Brisbane with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
A Boheme Design
A Boheme Design
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Beautifully designed beach homes are the forte of A BOHEME Design in Inlet Beach, Florida. VIE Magazine shines a spotlight on their work along the coast with many projects featuring Bevolo lanterns. View more. http://ow.ly/KxhT30povY6 Featured Lanterns: http://ow.ly/bz5w30pow55 | http://ow.ly/LPPo30pow5Y | http://ow.ly/VkFi30pow6b | http://ow.ly/O4Gq30pow6I | http://ow.ly/w9Fa30pow7w
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.
Lakeside Cottage #1
Lakeside Cottage #1
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Inspiration for a beach style boot room in Grand Rapids with white walls, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Noosaville House
Noosaville House
Aboda Design GroupAboda Design Group
Lucas Muro
Photo of a nautical front door in Sunshine Coast with a single front door and a white front door.
Lake Minnetonka Coastal
Lake Minnetonka Coastal
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Design ideas for a coastal entrance in Minneapolis.
Capitol Island
Capitol Island
Knickerbocker GroupKnickerbocker Group
Photo copyright by Darren Setlow | @darrensetlow | darrensetlow.com
Photo of a coastal entrance in Portland Maine.
Snowy Egret Drive 4
Snowy Egret Drive 4
Seaside Construction - Custom Home BuilderSeaside Construction - Custom Home Builder
This is an example of a small nautical hallway in Houston with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and vinyl flooring.
Barleycorn Residence Entry
Barleycorn Residence Entry
RG Design StudioRG Design Studio
Design ideas for a coastal entrance in Sunshine Coast.
Custom Pool House Locker Room in Woodstock
Custom Pool House Locker Room in Woodstock
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized coastal entrance in Chicago with blue walls and porcelain flooring.

Coastal Green Entrance 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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