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Affordable Coastal Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Cedar Shores Lake Cottage
Cedar Shores Lake Cottage
Jethany Lee, CKDJethany Lee, CKD
Open floor plan with kitchen and dining in this lake cottage
Photo of a medium sized beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
New Smyrna Beach Residence
New Smyrna Beach Residence
Turning Leaf ConstructionTurning Leaf Construction
Photo of a medium sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
White Beachy Kitchen
White Beachy Kitchen
BaumHouse DesignBaumHouse Design
This is an example of a nautical kitchen in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, marble worktops and matchstick tiled splashback.
Kitchen with Timber Elements and V-groove Cabinetry
Kitchen with Timber Elements and V-groove Cabinetry
ImprovaImprova
This well-designed Kitchen features an appliance pantry with LED strip lighting and bi-fold pocket doors adorned with v-groove cabinetry, setting the stage for a seamless and elegant experience. The rest of the cabinetry in the kitchen is in Polytec Chiffley 18mm Profile, offering a sleek and modern look. The thin shaker cabinetry showcases clean lines and a smooth finish, creating a contemporary aesthetic that effortlessly complements the overall design.
Contemporary Kitchen, Whitebridge
Contemporary Kitchen, Whitebridge
Vista Kitchens NewcastleVista Kitchens Newcastle
This is an example of a small nautical galley kitchen/diner in Newcastle - Maitland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.
Classic Cutie
Classic Cutie
Niche Design Co | Chelsey MathiesonNiche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson
Small beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Paradise Tiny Homes LLC- The Oasis Tiny Home
Paradise Tiny Homes LLC- The Oasis Tiny Home
Ellie K DesignEllie K Design
This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers with black cabinets. the silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. I mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.
Kitchen Accessories Maximize Storage
Kitchen Accessories Maximize Storage
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
Hafele Lemans corner storage unit provides flexible storage for pots and pans close to the range. Kate Falconer Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, yellow floors and white worktops.
Harborview Renovation
Harborview Renovation
Mass Architect, LLCMass Architect, LLC
open concept renovation with new kitchen and great room
Photo of a medium sized coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Beach Style Kitchen
Beach Style Kitchen
Medium sized coastal l-shaped kitchen in Perth with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Personnalisation en douceur pour ce studio neuf de 50 m2.
Personnalisation en douceur pour ce studio neuf de 50 m2.
Sara Camus Bouanha Architecte d'IntérieurSara Camus Bouanha Architecte d'Intérieur
cuisine ouverte et ensemble de rangements.
Photo of a medium sized coastal kitchen in Paris.
Coastal Kitchen Blue Backsplash
Coastal Kitchen Blue Backsplash
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Design: JL Interior Design; Photos: Thomas Kuoh
Small beach style u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.
Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover
Strawberry Lake Cottage - Small space / Major Makeover
Emery Design | BuildEmery Design | Build
Phoenix Photographic
This is an example of a small coastal u-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
US Navy Dream Kitchen
US Navy Dream Kitchen
SR Design Group, Inc.SR Design Group, Inc.
Krista Cox Studios
Photo of a medium sized coastal galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
White Kitchen and Bath in Escondido
White Kitchen and Bath in Escondido
Marrokal Design & RemodelingMarrokal Design & Remodeling
Medium sized coastal kitchen/diner in San Diego with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Davis Home
Davis Home
Benning Design ConstructionBenning Design Construction
Modern kitchen design by Benning Design Construction. Photos by Matt Rosendahl at Premier Visuals.
Photo of a large coastal l-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with glass-front cabinets, white splashback, an island, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Beach House- Carlsbad
Beach House- Carlsbad
REHAB Kitchen & BathREHAB Kitchen & Bath
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Pacific Grove Beach Escape
Pacific Grove Beach Escape
MONTEREY KITCHENS INC.MONTEREY KITCHENS INC.
The open design of the kitchen combined with white shaker cabinets and light hardwood floors maximize the natural light throughout the space.
Photo of a medium sized coastal galley kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Creative Wood Collection
Creative Wood Collection
Creative Wood KitchensCreative Wood Kitchens
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dublin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops and an island.
Coastal Kitchen and Breakfast Room
Coastal Kitchen and Breakfast Room
Frank Pitman DesignsFrank Pitman Designs
Martin King Photography
Photo of a large beach style kitchen in Orange County.

Affordable Coastal Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful coastal kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of coastal kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of nautical photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of beach style kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own coastal kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your nautical kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small coastal kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some beach style kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What coastal kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your nautical kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small beach style spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and coastal kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and coastal accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of nautical kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your beach style kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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