This is an example of a large beach style entry hall in Devon with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Beverly Residence

Bureau Namas

Photo of a large beach style foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a black front door, beige floor and panelled walls.

Mooloolaba rebuild

Coastal Style Constructions

Small beach style foyer in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood floors, a pivot front door, a black front door, vaulted and panelled walls.

Irena by the Sea

Katie Rainey Design

A fun patterned cement tile was used to invoke a bright and cheery entry. Custom railings were installed to offer a more open feel. Board and Batten was added to the hallway walls to offer visual interest and texture while maintaining a clean look.

Florida Coastal Contemporary

MHK Architecture & Planning

Design ideas for a beach style foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

Forever Farmhouse

GLDESIGN

Design ideas for a large beach style foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

Bay View Home

IM Design

This is an example of a beach style mudroom in DC Metro with white walls, brick floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Falmouth Renovation

Distinctive Interiors

Beach style foyer in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a yellow front door, grey floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Vegan Home Design : Beautiful Beach Style

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

In this design concept, Sarah Barnard, WELL AP + LEED AP developed two variations of objects, furniture, and artwork for the entryway of a home by the ocean. All of the materials and objects selected for this home project are Vegan. This option features a deep blue dutch door reflecting the color of the sea and a glass window that floods the space with natural light. These blue tones carry through the room in imagery and forms from the natural world, such as the painting of a Blue Heron installed above the sideboard. This option features a collection of contemporary ceramic objects, such as the stylized flush mount ceiling light and the ceramic lamp that resembles the form of a sea urchin. These objects are grounded by the vintage ceramic bowl and planter containing flowers. The sideboard, made from Danish oiled walnut, offers tidy storage options, while the tone of its wood finish harmonizes with the soothing blue of the room to create a welcoming entrance.

Bardon Project - Photoshoot Styling

Little White Label

A simple and effective layered entryway.
Inspiration for a beach style front door in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a white front door and panelled walls.

Chatfield Cove

Artistic Interior Design/Amy N. Lee, ASID

Photo of a beach style foyer in Charlotte with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floor and panelled walls.

South OC Light and Bright

Terri 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.

Amabel Beach House

Select 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.

Oceanside Family Retreat

Laplante Construction Inc.

A wide hallway greets you as you enter this oceanside family retreat through the Marvin wooden three-quarters glass entry door with three-quarters glass side lights. The hallway is lined with nickel gap accent walls, which draw the eye to the staircase and its custom newel post. The white oak floor and stair treads have a water based stain in a natural matte finish. Lighting by Connecticut Lighting Centers. Architect: Andrew Reck, Oak Hill Architects

Maple Circle

Charla Ray Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style foyer in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a metal front door and panelled walls.

Vegan Home Design : Beautiful Beach Style

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Delray Beach — Sand Dune

Laure Nell Interiors

A fresh beachy palette washes over this permanent residence in Delray Beach that had been newly remodeled once Laure Nell Interiors came on board and needed its interiors to be brought up to par with the exterior. Situated on the water minutes from the ocean, the home called for an elegant coastal look. Its owners—avid boaters with two children and a penchant for entertaining—wanted a soothing coastal palette with high-performing, durable materials and low toxicity across products. We updated the typical coastal look of blues and grays and opted instead for sandy hues and natural elements like sisal a la Palecek and Serena & Lily. We added wall paneling and Schumacher draperies for a light, airy aesthetic, and furnished the foyer, dining room, living room and primary bedroom using pieces from Adriana Hoyos, Made Goods and Bungalow 5. Photography by Venjhamin Reyes

Bamboo Shades

Select Blinds Canada

Tiffany Leigh used some gorgeous Premium Woven Wood Shades to redecorate this gorgeous beach house!
Design ideas for a beach style entry hall in Montreal with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

Oceanside Bungalow

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a small beach style mudroom in San Diego with pink walls, light hardwood floors, a dutch front door, a white front door, beige floor and panelled walls.

Coastal Family Residence

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Large beach style entry hall in Devon with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

Beach Style Entryway Design Ideas with Panelled Walls

Make coming home a pleasure by making sure your entryway – also known as a foyer or vestibule – is the perfect transition from the public world to the private world. Your choice of front door, the organisation and general flow of the entryway should be practical and reflect the style of your home. Your entryway, foyer or vestibule is the first impression guests will have of your beach style home. Does it reflect you and your household? Here are a few ways to make your entryway better - and if all else fails, there's always hiring an interior designer to help.

How can you make your front door stand out?

Front doors can make or break a home’s appeal. An outdated or ill-fitting front door will imply what lies beyond is just as overdue for a makeover. No one wants a front door that stands out for all the wrong reasons, so choose one that suits the style of your home. Aluminium doors, for example, are more suited to contemporary-style homes, whereas ornate timber doors suit period homes. That doesn’t mean you can’t inject some of your own personality, though. While the architectural style should remain the same, you can shake things up with paint colours and quirky door handles. If you’re planning a new home, play around with the size and shape of your entrance door, too, and if you want to include a screen door, look for one that architecturally complements the existing front door.

How can you create an organised entryway or foyer?

An organised beach style foyer requires smart storage solutions – otherwise it’s at risk of becoming a dumping zone. Think about what you do when you first walk into your home. Most people will put their keys down, store a bag or coat, then take their shoes off. If this sounds like you, and your entryway is relatively sizeable, consider including some built-in joinery or a slimline console or hall table. Otherwise, hooks for keys, a coat stand and shoe rack will suffice. If you have a large family, allocate one drawer or shelf to each member of the clan. And finally, don’t overcrowd this area with belongings that can’t be stored in a bedroom. When guests arrive, you want to be able to offer them somewhere to put down their belongings.

Could a dirt room save your floors and entry?

Having a mudroom isn’t commonplace in Australia and New Zealand, but it is becoming increasingly popular as a means to keep mess at bay. In coastal areas, it is sometimes referred to as a sand room, while in rural areas, it can be known as a dirt room. A mudroom is usually a secondary entrance or located at the back entrance, and is ideal for storing shoes, school backpacks, sports equipment and pet essentials. You don’t have to dedicate an entire room to a mudroom. A narrow hall or partial wall will do the trick just fine – just add built-ins, some cubbies for individual family members and a bench. If you have a laundry that has direct access to the outdoors, it’s an ideal opportunity to convert it into a multi-purpose space. Combining a laundry and mudroom is a logical and effective use of space. If there’s no room inside, take a look outside. If you have a verandah, cordon off an area for the likes of dirty soccer boots and surfboards.