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Breakers Way
Breakers Way
Two Trees Architects, IncTwo Trees Architects, Inc
Photography by Noah Webb.
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and beige worktops.
Cape Cod Kitchen
Cape Cod Kitchen
Danielle Robertson PhotographyDanielle Robertson Photography
Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
West Chester
West Chester
Cynthia Hayes Interior DesignCynthia Hayes Interior Design
This is an example of a large nautical l-shaped kitchen in Providence with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, an island, brown floors, white worktops, light hardwood flooring, metro tiled splashback and integrated appliances.
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Kitchen & Bath Renovation in Orleans, MA
Kitchen & Bath Renovation in Orleans, MA
Cape Associates, Inc.Cape Associates, Inc.
As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.
Pacific Palisades- El Medio
Pacific Palisades- El Medio
Jill Wolff Interior DesignJill Wolff Interior Design
Inspiration for a coastal kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Chatham Addition
Chatham Addition
Patriot Builders IncPatriot Builders Inc
Amber Jane Barricman
This is an example of a nautical kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Beach House Kitchens
Beach House Kitchens
Asher Slaunwhite + PartnersAsher Slaunwhite + Partners
Asher Associates Architects; Euro Line Designe, Kitchen; John Dimaio, Photography
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Philadelphia with mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured splashback.
Roswell Renovation
Roswell Renovation
Yvonne McFadden LLCYvonne McFadden LLC
Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a beach style kitchen/diner in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, white worktops and integrated appliances.
Fogland House
Fogland House
Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc.Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Providence with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Dunes Road
Dunes Road
D.Best Construction, Inc.D.Best Construction, Inc.
casual elegance, paneled ceiling, skylight , sliding glass doors, vaulted ceiling
Design ideas for a large nautical l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops and metro tiled splashback.
Buena Vista Way, Laguna Beach
Buena Vista Way, Laguna Beach
Willhoit Construction, Inc.Willhoit Construction, Inc.
Large coastal u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stone tiled splashback, an island and medium hardwood flooring.
Seaside at Ocean
Seaside at Ocean
Flagg Coastal HomesFlagg Coastal Homes
Oceanview Kitchen overlooking the Pacific and Coronado's Central Beach Owen McGoldrick
Photo of a beach style kitchen in San Diego with a belfast sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, blue splashback, beige floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Echelon Custom HomesEchelon Custom Homes
Photo of a coastal kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink.
Ggem Design Co Kitchens
Ggem Design Co Kitchens
Shannon Ggem DesignShannon Ggem Design
Photo of a small nautical l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, beige worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and a vaulted ceiling.
Model Home 2017-2019
Model Home 2017-2019
Tango HomesTango Homes
Bright open plan kitchen with shiplap and rustic cedar wood details.
This is an example of a medium sized coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, mosaic tiled splashback, brown floors and grey worktops.
Baker Residence
Baker Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Photo of a nautical l-shaped kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Expect the Unexpected
Expect the Unexpected
SV DesignSV Design
Photo of a coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Hyannisport Kitchen Remodel
Hyannisport Kitchen Remodel
Gable Building Corp.Gable Building Corp.
Dan Cutrona
This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Martha's Vineyard Beach Cottage
Martha's Vineyard Beach Cottage
Elizabeth Swartz InteriorsElizabeth Swartz Interiors
This is an example of a coastal kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops and glass tiled splashback.

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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Marin Hillside Cottage
Marin Hillside Cottage
Fletcher RhodesFletcher Rhodes
Suzanna Scott Photography
This is an example of a coastal kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
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