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Coastal Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Seaside Bungalow
Seaside Bungalow
Lisa Michael InteriorsLisa Michael Interiors
Jessica Glynn Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain flooring.
Falmouth Cape Cod Kitchen with Fireplace
Falmouth Cape Cod Kitchen with Fireplace
Main Street Kitchens at BotellosMain Street Kitchens at Botellos
This coastal kitchen in Falmouth MA on Cape Cod has Dura Supreme Maple Homestead Linen White cabinets, mother of pearl backsplash, and Viatera "Minuet" countertops. A gas fireplace adds warmth to the room on cold winter days. Marguerite Stools from Ballard Designs. Katie Globe Pendant from Visual Comfort. Photos by Dan Cutrona Photography.
Toowoon Bay Studio
Toowoon Bay Studio
Wideline Windows & DoorsWideline Windows & Doors
Wideline products: Halo sliding door, Halo sliding window as highlite, Horizon 3 panel sliding stacking door. Project: Toowoon Bay Reno by Kyal and Kara
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Cove House
Cove House
SHELTERSHELTER
Interior Design: Shelter Collective Architecture: Maryann Thompson Architects Landscape Architecture: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Builder: Tate Builders, Inc. Photography: Emily Johnston
Daniel Island Home
Daniel Island Home
CHD InteriorsCHD Interiors
Photographed by Patrick Brickman for Charleston Home + Design magazine
Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in Charlotte with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, brick splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Winding Creek
Winding Creek
Legacy Renovations LLCLegacy Renovations LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, glass tiled splashback and white worktops.
Beach House Kitchens
Beach House Kitchens
Asher Slaunwhite + PartnersAsher Slaunwhite + Partners
Asher Associates Architects; Michael Donahue, Builder; Euro Line Designe, Kitchen; John Dimaio, Photography
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Palm Beach Georgian Estate
Palm Beach Georgian Estate
Beacon Construction Group IncBeacon Construction Group Inc
Beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with white cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands and recessed-panel cabinets.
Awendaw Retreat
Awendaw Retreat
Sea Island Builders LLCSea Island Builders LLC
Beautiful kitchen with two hanging pendant lights above the island and tile backsplash with hood with custom wood paneling.
This is an example of a coastal galley kitchen/diner in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Encino, CA. Accessible Cape Cod Traditional Home
Encino, CA. Accessible Cape Cod Traditional Home
Gamburd IncGamburd Inc
Erika Biermann
Photo of a coastal kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
John's Island Riverfront
John's Island Riverfront
Harry Gandy Howle & Associates PAHarry Gandy Howle & Associates PA
Design ideas for a coastal kitchen/diner in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
VERN YIP'S ROSEMARY BEACH VACATION HOME
VERN YIP'S ROSEMARY BEACH VACATION HOME
MarvinMarvin
Explore star of TLC's Trading Spaces, architect and interior designer Vern Yip's coastal renovation at his Rosemary Beach, Florida vacation home. Beautiful ocean views were maximized with Marvin windows and large scenic doors.
Elysian Fields
Elysian Fields
Jarod A Hebert Architect, LLCJarod A Hebert Architect, LLC
This is an example of a coastal kitchen in New Orleans.
Neptune Beach House
Neptune Beach House
Kitchen Design GalleryKitchen Design Gallery
Medium sized nautical kitchen/diner in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, white worktops, a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island and brown floors.
Amagansett North
Amagansett North
Wirth & CompanyWirth & Company
This is an example of a coastal kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Coastal Casual
Coastal Casual
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Photo of a coastal grey and white open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, engineered stone countertops and grey cabinets.
8002 Lane's End
8002 Lane's End
Craft Realty Interiors HomesCraft Realty Interiors Homes
Coastal kitchen in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Lake Bales @ Palmetto Bluff
Lake Bales @ Palmetto Bluff
Resort Custom HomesResort Custom Homes
This is an example of a beach style kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Hamptons Inspired Renovation
Hamptons Inspired Renovation
Chad Dorsey DesignChad Dorsey Design
This is an example of a coastal u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island 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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Coral Cove 2
Coral Cove 2
Jon Encarnacion PhotographyJon Encarnacion Photography
Beach style kitchen/diner in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
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