Coastal Black Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a medium sized beach style kitchen/diner in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Cape Cod Traditional Dana Point

MOONWOOD HOMES

Architect: Brandon Architects Finish Carpentry: Bo Thayer, Moonwood Homes Material Selections: Brooke Wagner Design Photographer: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a coastal kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, black worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Oceanfront Atlantic Beach

Brimco Builders

Design ideas for a nautical l-shaped kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

NAVAL

KabCo Kitchens

Natural stones are unapparelled in home design. This Miami townhome was renovated with new cabinets and counters, keeping a similar layout. Custom navy cabinets and shelving were installed in this galley style kitchen, creating the perfect anchor for natural marble counters and backsplash. This navy toned stone is so stunning, exposed cabinet ends were also finished with stone creating striking waterfall sides.

Coronado Cottage

Nicolls Design Build

Alandra Michele Photography
Photo of a small nautical enclosed kitchen in San Diego with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.

Long Beach Island, NJ Renovation

JV Design

Inspiration for a large nautical l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

White Kitchen Island Design

Trim Tech Designs

Someone get me a charcuterie board and a bottle of wine for this kitchen island, STAT! Cheers to the weekend!?
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

Coastal Dublin Home

DMVF Architects

Inspiration for a coastal kitchen in Dublin.

Black Stretch Ceiling in a Seaside Condo

ECO CEILING INC

A black stretch ceiling installed in a seaside condo in Miami Beach!
This is an example of an expansive coastal single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with open cabinets, black splashback, wood splashback, an island, white floors, white worktops and a wallpapered ceiling.

Hamptons - Contemporary Luxury Home

Cordony Group

This is an example of a large coastal galley kitchen/diner in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

2-storey waterfront terrace

Pacific Blue

Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances and grey worktops.

The 4th

CMM Custom Homes

Design ideas for a nautical kitchen pantry in New York with shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, wood splashback, light hardwood flooring, white worktops and grey cabinets.

Floor tile: Vein cut Espresso Travertine. Backsplash tile:Sonoma Tilemakers Stel

Peridot Interiors Inc.

Rick Ricozzi Photography
Photo of a coastal l-shaped kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island, beige floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Watersound

Design and Dwell Homes LLC

Photo of a medium sized nautical kitchen/diner in Miami with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors, white worktops, quartz worktops, stone tiled splashback and light hardwood flooring.

Riptide

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

Brian Vanden Brink The kitchen cabinets were by Classic Kitchens. http://ckdcapecod.com/ The manufacturer was Wood Mode.

Waterfront Cottage

b Architecture Studio

Small coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and exposed beams.

Waters Edge Custom

NJR Studios

This is an example of a medium sized beach style single-wall kitchen pantry in Sydney with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.

Basement Envy Anyone?

Innovative Design Build

This full basement renovation included adding a mudroom area, media room, a bedroom, a full bathroom, a game room, a kitchen, a gym and a beautiful custom wine cellar. Our clients are a family that is growing, and with a new baby, they wanted a comfortable place for family to stay when they visited, as well as space to spend time themselves. They also wanted an area that was easy to access from the pool for entertaining, grabbing snacks and using a new full pool bath.We never treat a basement as a second-class area of the house. Wood beams, customized details, moldings, built-ins, beadboard and wainscoting give the lower level main-floor style. There’s just as much custom millwork as you’d see in the formal spaces upstairs. We’re especially proud of the wine cellar, the media built-ins, the customized details on the island, the custom cubbies in the mudroom and the relaxing flow throughout the entire space.

Classic Lake House

Glas Associates

Bright kitchen with white cabinets, quartz counters, a large navy island, and a beige tiled backsplash Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops, a coffered ceiling and flat-panel cabinets.

Newport Beach Remodel

Mr. Build Construction

Inspiration for a nautical kitchen pantry in Orange County with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.

Coastal Black 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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