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Seaside Renovation, Worthing
Seaside Renovation, Worthing
Colliers KitchensColliers Kitchens
This kitchen has beautiful homely tones which have been created using bespoke Loxley furniture painted in Little Greene Aquamarine Mid with contrasting main doors in a darker shade of green and Silestone worktops in White Arabesque. The raised breakfast bar allows for plenty of preparation space as well as a seating area, and a Siemens studioLine IQ700 oven and matching combi-microwave complement the Falmec Sintesi induction hob that has been set in the old chimney area. This kitchen provides a very warm and welcoming atmosphere and the colour palette beautifully reflects the seaside location of the property.
Polzeath
Polzeath
Nicola O'Mara Interior Design LtdNicola O'Mara Interior Design Ltd
Design ideas for a coastal kitchen in Cornwall.
North Wales Coastal Home Kitchen Diner
North Wales Coastal Home Kitchen Diner
No Space Like HomeNo Space Like Home
Dining area in coastal home with rattan textures and sideboard with scallop detail
This is an example of a large nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, an island and grey worktops.
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The Beach Houses - Kitchen
The Beach Houses - Kitchen
Studio Four Point TenStudio Four Point Ten
Compact kitchen space but with big sea views. Careful detailing of the plywood carcass with integrated handles makes this kitchen extra special.
Design ideas for a coastal kitchen in Sussex.
The Retreat
The Retreat
Helyer Davies ArchitectsHelyer Davies Architects
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Sussex.
large single storey rear extension
large single storey rear extension
Pride Road ManchesterPride Road Manchester
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Manchester.
Senara
Senara
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Photo of an expansive nautical open plan kitchen with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops, a vaulted ceiling and a feature wall.
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Q Design HouseQ Design House
A shaker style kitchen with solid timber floors and a panelled ceiling, with plenty of space for an avid chef to work.
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Sussex.
melrose
melrose
Chalkhouse KitchensChalkhouse Kitchens
The lean-to at the rear of this traditional property had seen better days and our client, planning for her retirement in the not too distant future, wanted to create a space with a fresh, coastal feel, somewhere she could cook, relax and entertain friends. Removing the old fashioned back door and adding wider full height glazed doors and Velux windows flooded this once gloomy space and transformed the room. Keeping things light, the furniture was painted in Shirting, a soft white by Little Green Paint Company, and on the tall fridge and larder cupboards a summery blue shade, Designers Guild Cirrus Cloud. A peninsular with light oak worktop was included to separate the dining room from the working area, with an open bookcase for cookery books and space for two stools for friends to perch. Nordic pendant lights add to the mid century feel of the room, with a pale oak dining table and matching oak chairs picking up the colour of the breakfast bar. This is now our client’s favourite room in the house, she’s just waiting for the day she can enjoy it 24/7.
Eltham Villa
Eltham Villa
SWITCH INTERIOR DESIGNSWITCH INTERIOR DESIGN
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in London.
Summer House
Summer House
Studio Far WestStudio Far West
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Cornwall.
Seaside Family Home
Seaside Family Home
Thompson Clarke InteriorsThompson Clarke Interiors
Design ideas for a coastal kitchen in Belfast.
The Isle of Wight Project
The Isle of Wight Project
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
Modern kitchen design
Photo of a large beach style grey and white galley open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
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302 Orchid
302 Orchid
Teale ArchitectureTeale Architecture
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Photo of a nautical galley kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, an island, black worktops, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Port Streets I
Port Streets I
Alicia Torosian DesignAlicia Torosian Design
Design ideas for a coastal kitchen in Orange County.
Forever Farmhouse
Forever Farmhouse
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
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.

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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Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
This is an example of a coastal kitchen in Orange County.
Sheridan Two
Sheridan Two
Imparfait Design StudioImparfait Design Studio
Design ideas for a coastal kitchen in Chicago.
On the Coast #42
On the Coast #42
Kitchens By ClayKitchens By Clay
Beach style l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and a drop ceiling.
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