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Coastal Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Transit House
Transit House
Simon Hayward DesignSimon Hayward Design
Alterations and additions to a house in Port Macquarie. The site had awesome views to south and east. We introduced northern light into the ground floor living areas via courtyards. The courtyards act as protected outdoor living spaces when the southerlies are blowing. Planning allows for ocean views from all living area and all bedrooms while still having good access to north sun and north easterly cooling breezes in summer. Builder Tim Sales. Photos Simon Martin
Custom Solid Wood Double Ashby Entry Doors
Custom Solid Wood Double Ashby Entry Doors
Everwood Custom WoodworkingEverwood Custom Woodworking
Custom Solid Wood Double Ashby with custom iron work in the sealed window units. Door made out of Everwood's exclusive Medieval Walnut. Photo Credit - Erin Young
Key Biscayne Beach House
Key Biscayne Beach House
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
Project Feature in: Luxe Magazine & Luxury Living Brickell From skiing in the Swiss Alps to water sports in Key Biscayne, a relocation for a Chilean couple with three small children was a sea change. “They’re probably the most opposite places in the world,” says the husband about moving from Switzerland to Miami. The couple fell in love with a tropical modern house in Key Biscayne with architecture by Marta Zubillaga and Juan Jose Zubillaga of Zubillaga Design. The white-stucco home with horizontal planks of red cedar had them at hello due to the open interiors kept bright and airy with limestone and marble plus an abundance of windows. “The light,” the husband says, “is something we loved.” While in Miami on an overseas trip, the wife met with designer Maite Granda, whose style she had seen and liked online. For their interview, the homeowner brought along a photo book she created that essentially offered a roadmap to their family with profiles, likes, sports, and hobbies to navigate through the design. They immediately clicked, and Granda’s passion for designing children’s rooms was a value-added perk that the mother of three appreciated. “She painted a picture for me of each of the kids,” recalls Granda. “She said, ‘My boy is very creative—always building; he loves Legos. My oldest girl is very artistic— always dressing up in costumes, and she likes to sing. And the little one—we’re still discovering her personality.’” To read more visit: https://maitegranda.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/LX_MIA11_HOM_Maite_12.compressed.pdf Rolando Diaz Photographer
Umina Beach, NSW
Umina Beach, NSW
Milk Chocolate ProjectsMilk Chocolate Projects
Narrabeen Beach
Narrabeen Beach
Site Specific DesignsSite Specific Designs
Sidelites
Sidelites
Anthony Jamieson DesignsAnthony Jamieson Designs
Our client requested a fanciful Pacific Northwest scene showing the biological diversity of the ocean. Two playful otters swim amongst the bull kelp, while small perch swim around them. Other small details of a sandblasted crab and seagulls really add to the subtle details in this door and sidelight piece.
Darien Exterior Remodeling
Darien Exterior Remodeling
Abbott BuildersAbbott Builders
Hamptons beach home Entry
Hamptons beach home Entry
DeMar Construction Inc.DeMar Construction Inc.
Phelan Rammed Earth
Phelan Rammed Earth
Michael Limb BuildersMichael Limb Builders
Rammed Earth and Silvertop Ash Cladded walls complemented by bluestone crazy paving
Nantucket Colonial front entry way
Nantucket Colonial front entry way
Godwin Construction LLCGodwin Construction LLC
Nantucket Colonial front entry way and wood door. Custom round columns with blue stone and field stone base. Azek composite decking and trim.
Tallulah
Tallulah
Longshore Custom HomesLongshore Custom Homes
Hampstead, NC custom home name: Tallulah
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
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C-class…らしく暮らすをコーディネートするC-class…らしく暮らすをコーディネートする
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Dune View
Dune View
BDR Executive Custom HomesBDR Executive Custom Homes
South Haven's Chicago Avenue
South Haven's Chicago Avenue
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
This new, characteristic, Lake Michigan cottage is sweetly nestled between two other cottages, honoring the historic look of this area. This home owns all the best products and features of a beach house, with no wasted space. Cottage Home is the premiere builder on the shore of Lake Michigan, between the Indiana border and Holland.
Stony Creek Cottage
Stony Creek Cottage
Celebration Green Design & BuildCelebration Green Design & Build
Russell Campaigne
Sorrento Beach House
Sorrento Beach House
Meredith LeeMeredith Lee
Transition from timber flooring to polished concrete. Grey painted walls to entry.
Water's Edge
Water's Edge
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Perdido Key
Perdido Key
Cindy Meador InteriorsCindy Meador Interiors
Photography By: Chris Luker Interior Design By: Cindy Meador Interiors

Coastal Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door 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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