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Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Expansive coastal single-wall open plan kitchen in Charleston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
Palmerston Project
Palmerston Project
ABI InteriorsABI Interiors
Brushed brass embellishes the property of The Palmerston Project ⁠ From our cabinetry pulls to our kitchen mixer, the gold finish ties cohesively into the light and bright space. ⁠ Project by Palmerston Project Photography by ABI Interiors
Coastal Luxe
Coastal Luxe
JLV CreativeJLV Creative
Nautical kitchen in Charleston.
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Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
Inspiration for a nautical kitchen in Orange County.
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.
81st
81st
Meg Blu HomeMeg Blu Home
Design ideas for a nautical kitchen in Los Angeles.
Wilson Hayfields @ Palmetto Bluff
Wilson Hayfields @ Palmetto Bluff
Resort Custom HomesResort Custom Homes
Photo of a beach style kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
Cove Remodel
Cove Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
This is an example of a large coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and multicoloured worktops.
Bel Air Makeover
Bel Air Makeover
Palisades Kitchen & BathPalisades Kitchen & Bath
Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and white worktops.
Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
ADŌR HomesADŌR Homes
Benjamin Moore Super White cabinets, walls and ceiling waterfall edge island quartz counter tops Savoy house pendants Emtek satin brass hardware Thermador appliances - 30" Fridge and 30" Freezer columns, double oven, coffee maker and 2 dishwashers Custom hood with metallic paint applied banding and plaster texture Island legs in metallic paint with black feet white 4x12 subway tile smoke glass double sided fireplace mountain goat taxidermy Currey chandelier acrylic and brass counter stools Shaker style doors with Ovolo sticking raspberry runners oak floors in custom stain marble cheese trays Image by @Spacecrafting
Cool Condo in Wheaton, IL
Cool Condo in Wheaton, IL
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients came to us looking to do some updates to their new condo unit primarily in the kitchen and living room. The couple has a lifelong love of Arts and Crafts and Modernism, and are the co-founders of PrairieMod, an online retailer that offers timeless modern lifestyle through American made, handcrafted, and exclusively designed products. So, having such a design savvy client was super exciting for us, especially since the couple had many unique pieces of pottery and furniture to provide inspiration for the design. The condo is a large, sunny top floor unit, with a large open feel. The existing kitchen was a peninsula which housed the sink, and they wanted to change that out to an island, relocating the new sink there as well. This can sometimes be tricky with all the plumbing for the building potentially running up through one stack. After consulting with our contractor team, it was determined that our plan would likely work and after confirmation at demo, we pushed on. The new kitchen is a simple L-shaped space, featuring several storage devices for trash, trays dividers and roll out shelving. To keep the budget in check, we used semi-custom cabinetry, but added custom details including a shiplap hood with white oak detail that plays off the oak “X” endcaps at the island, as well as some of the couple’s existing white oak furniture. We also mixed metals with gold hardware and plumbing and matte black lighting that plays well with the unique black herringbone backsplash and metal barstools. New weathered oak flooring throughout the unit provides a nice soft backdrop for all the updates. We wanted to take the cabinets to the ceiling to obtain as much storage as possible, but an angled soffit on two of the walls provided a bit of a challenge. We asked our carpenter to field modify a few of the wall cabinets where necessary and now the space is truly custom. Part of the project also included a new fireplace design including a custom mantle that houses a built-in sound bar and a Panasonic Frame TV, that doubles as hanging artwork when not in use. The TV is mounted flush to the wall, and there are different finishes for the frame available. The TV can display works of art or family photos while not in use. We repeated the black herringbone tile for the fireplace surround here and installed bookshelves on either side for storage and media components. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Lakeside Bluff Point
Lakeside Bluff Point
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
Inspiration for a nautical grey and cream single-wall kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Oceanfront Cottage
Oceanfront Cottage
Moulton Layne, P.L.Moulton Layne, P.L.
Inspiration for a coastal kitchen in Miami.
Modern High Rise
Modern High Rise
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Lori Hamilton
This is an example of a medium sized nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, porcelain flooring and white floors.
She loves Blue and the Beach - Kitchen
She loves Blue and the Beach - Kitchen
Angela Todd Studios | Portland, ORAngela Todd Studios | Portland, OR
A stunning modern farmhouse kitchen filled with exciting detail! We kept the cabinets on the traditional side, painted in pale sandy hues (reflecting the beachfront property). A glazed subway tile backsplash and newly placed skylight contrast with the detailed cabinets and create an updated look. The focal point, the rich blue kitchen island, is complemented with a dark wooden butcher block countertop, which creates a surprising burst of color and gives the entire kitchen a chic contemporary vibe. For more about Angela Todd Studios, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/
San Clemente Remodel
San Clemente Remodel
Darci Goodman DesignDarci Goodman Design
Photograph by Jeri Koegel The combination of different color paint with different stone surfaces adds a casual feel to this Brick Floor kitchen
Photo of a coastal kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink and brick flooring.
0430 Hamptons Malabar
0430 Hamptons Malabar
Hall & HartHall & Hart
Photo of a nautical kitchen in Sydney.
Coastal Home
Coastal Home
Samantha Bacon Colours & InteriorsSamantha Bacon Colours & Interiors
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Kiawah River
Kiawah River
Megan MoltenMegan Molten
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Charleston.

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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Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Hertfordshire.
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