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Coastal White Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Hamblin
Hamblin
Nantucket LoomsNantucket Looms
Mudroom Sitting Nook Reclaimed barn wood ceiling with white shiplap walls and custom built-in closets and drawers. Sitting nook accented with striped Romo fabric.
Tom Nevers Farmhouse, Nantucket
Tom Nevers Farmhouse, Nantucket
Kristy KayKristy Kay
Kristy Kay
Beach style foyer in Boston with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
So-Cal Beach Cottage
So-Cal Beach Cottage
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentWhite Sands Coastal Development
In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.
Prior Lake Full Home Remodel
Prior Lake Full Home Remodel
True ConceptsTrue Concepts
Inspiration for a beach style entrance in Minneapolis.
Blanche Lake Cottage
Blanche Lake Cottage
Refreshing DesignsRefreshing Designs
Photo of a medium sized coastal boot room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
2018 Coastal Virginia Idea House
2018 Coastal Virginia Idea House
Susan Wilson InteriorsSusan Wilson Interiors
Lighting: Progress Lighting Photography: Glenn Bashaw Photography Bulder: Stephen Alexander Homes
Nautical entrance in Other with feature lighting.
Mudroom bench seat
Mudroom bench seat
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Photo of a medium sized coastal boot room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
2018 Artisan Home Tour
2018 Artisan Home Tour
Housing First MinnesotaHousing First Minnesota
2018 Artisan Home Tour Photo: LandMark Photography Builder: Michael Paul Design Build
Design ideas for a coastal boot room in Minneapolis with white walls and multi-coloured floors.
RoShamBo at Seabrook
RoShamBo at Seabrook
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
A custom vacation home by Grouparchitect and Hughes Construction. Photographer credit: © 2018 AMF Photography.
Photo of a medium sized nautical boot room in Seattle with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Tidewater Model in The Hammock at Nocatee
Tidewater Model in The Hammock at Nocatee
Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle" Jeff Westcott Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical foyer in Jacksonville with beige walls, a double front door, a white front door and light hardwood flooring.
The Beach House
The Beach House
Lord & Lady Construction LLCLord & Lady Construction LLC
Laura Cavendish
This is an example of a small coastal foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Florida Home
Florida Home
UserUser
Michelle Peek Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style foyer in Miami with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and feature lighting.
PORTFOLIO - Nantucket - Cabot Lane
PORTFOLIO - Nantucket - Cabot Lane
studio PPARKstudio PPARK
Previous work sample courtesy of workshop/apd, Photography by Donna Dotan.
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal boot room in Boston with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Unique Custom Railing: A Home with Coastal Style
Unique Custom Railing: A Home with Coastal Style
Design Loves DetailDesign Loves Detail
Jessie Alexis Photography
Medium sized beach style foyer in Salt Lake City with blue walls and light hardwood flooring.
MGD x Marigold
MGD x Marigold
Mindy Gayer Design Co.Mindy Gayer Design Co.
This is an example of a coastal entrance in Orange County.
Sheridan Two
Sheridan Two
Imparfait Design StudioImparfait Design Studio
This is an example of a beach style entrance in Chicago.
Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic Avenue
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Hallway mudroom featuring lots of built-in custom storage solutions for a busy family.
Design ideas for a coastal boot room in Charleston with painted wood flooring and white floors.
Sherwood Family Queenslander
Sherwood Family Queenslander
Studio LifestylingStudio Lifestyling
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal hallway in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Bright and Colourful Contemporary Renovation in the Beach
Bright and Colourful Contemporary Renovation in the Beach
Alair Homes Forest HillAlair Homes Forest Hill
Inspiration for a beach style entrance in Toronto.
Salten Point- Entry
Salten Point- Entry
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Coastal White 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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