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Affordable Coastal Entrance Ideas and Designs

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50's Beach House Renovation Peregian Beach
50's Beach House Renovation Peregian Beach
Soul SpaceSoul Space
Entry gate Soul Space
Дом пос.Северный
Дом пос.Северный
ОКСАНА ЧЕРНЫШОКСАНА ЧЕРНЫШ
Monterey
Monterey
Paso Robles LandscapingPaso Robles Landscaping
Front landscaping in Monterey, CA with hand cut Carmel stone on outside of custom home, paver driveway, custom fencing and entry way.
Sea Ranch Renovation
Sea Ranch Renovation
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Huntington Beach Entryway
Huntington Beach Entryway
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
Palm Island Beauty - A family friendly beach home!
Palm Island Beauty - A family friendly beach home!
Beach Haus InteriorsBeach Haus Interiors
We worked with a wonderful family to create this Key West style stilted home on Palm Island, just past Placida, Florida. The family wanted a light and interior with a pop of color throughout. The foyer is expansive as it is opens up to the top floor - check out the light - stunning! We chose to finish most interior walls with shiplap painted white which contrasts the beautiful weathered gray LVP floors. The iridescent teal backsplash catches your eye and leads you into the kitchen & living room
Encinitas Home
Encinitas Home
Ideal Design Systems, Inc.Ideal Design Systems, Inc.
Coastal Entry way
Coastal Entry way
The Guest House Studio, ASIDThe Guest House Studio, ASID
Grand Entry into this families home. Wide hallway with console and watercolor art opposite a vervain blue barn door. Photo by Amanda Keough
OBX Beach House
OBX Beach House
Signature Design InteriorsSignature Design Interiors
Welcome to the beach! Set the tone in the entryway of your beach house with furnishings with a coastal vibe. This console is 80 inches in length and is accented with beachy accessories and artwork.
Rye Beach House
Rye Beach House
The Den InteriorsThe Den Interiors
Suzi Appel Photography
Montauk House
Montauk House
Renee Infantino Inc.Renee Infantino Inc.
Irena by the Sea
Irena by the Sea
Katie Rainey DesignKatie Rainey Design
Let the ocean breezes follow you into this fun contemporary beach house! Bright colors of teal, blues and touches of yellow are complimentary to the surrounding sunny Southern California beach lifestyle.
South OC Light and Bright
South OC Light and Bright
Terri Brien InteriorsTerri Brien Interiors
Chevron wall paneling accented by brushed nickel, brass and glass wall sconce. The entry table layered with art, mirror, greenery, blanket basket and more makes for lots of textural visual interest.
Riverside Cottage Renovation/Addition
Riverside Cottage Renovation/Addition
Katie Hutchison StudioKatie Hutchison Studio
When the owner of this petite c. 1910 cottage in Riverside, RI first considered purchasing it, he fell for its charming front façade and the stunning rear water views. But it needed work. The weather-worn, water-facing back of the house was in dire need of attention. The first-floor kitchen/living/dining areas were cramped. There was no first-floor bathroom, and the second-floor bathroom was a fright. Most surprisingly, there was no rear-facing deck off the kitchen or living areas to allow for outdoor living along the Providence River. In collaboration with the homeowner, KHS proposed a number of renovations and additions. The first priority was a new cantilevered rear deck off an expanded kitchen/dining area and reconstructed sunroom, which was brought up to the main floor level. The cantilever of the deck prevents the need for awkwardly tall supporting posts that could potentially be undermined by a future storm event or rising sea level. To gain more first-floor living space, KHS also proposed capturing the corner of the wrapping front porch as interior kitchen space in order to create a more generous open kitchen/dining/living area, while having minimal impact on how the cottage appears from the curb. Underutilized space in the existing mudroom was also reconfigured to contain a modest full bath and laundry closet. Upstairs, a new full bath was created in an addition between existing bedrooms. It can be accessed from both the master bedroom and the stair hall. Additional closets were added, too. New windows and doors, new heart pine flooring stained to resemble the patina of old pine flooring that remained upstairs, new tile and countertops, new cabinetry, new plumbing and lighting fixtures, as well as a new color palette complete the updated look. Upgraded insulation in areas exposed during the construction and augmented HVAC systems also greatly improved indoor comfort. Today, the cottage continues to charm while also accommodating modern amenities and features.
Amabel Beach House
Amabel Beach House
Select Blinds CanadaSelect Blinds Canada
This coastal design is utterly perfect, from the wooden ceiling, to the natural bamboo shades, to the hint of turquoise. This just might be the most welcoming entry design we've ever seen.
Old Beach Spec Home
Old Beach Spec Home
VB Homes Design, Build, RemodelVB Homes Design, Build, Remodel
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
2023 Coastal Style Cottage Remodel 2,200 square feet
West Seattle Backyard Cottage
West Seattle Backyard Cottage
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Thirties House in Hove_Hallway
Thirties House in Hove_Hallway
Bean InteriorsBean Interiors
Morning light pours through the half glazed front door and large stained glass landing window, flooding the hallway.
Sea Bright Townhouse
Sea Bright Townhouse
Tesi Design, Inc. Interiors and CabinetryTesi Design, Inc. Interiors and Cabinetry
A welcoming vignette of a distressed wood console, double wrought iron wall sconces and and oversized art at the open entryway of the main floor. Photo Credit: Phillip Ennis Photography

Affordable Coastal 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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