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Projet H.
Projet H.
Pipard & SimonPipard & Simon
La cuisine dessinée aussi par l'architecte se veux simple, sobre, et efficace. Le fond de cuisine en CP Chênne s'accorde avec le plan de travail de l'ilot central en chêne massif. Le faux plafond atypique est en tasseau de CP bouleau. @Johnathan le toublon
Riptide
Riptide
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Brian Vanden Brink The kitchen cabinets were by Classic Kitchens. http://ckdcapecod.com/ The manufacturer was Wood Mode.
The Redfield Home
The Redfield Home
Mitch Wise Design,Inc.Mitch Wise Design,Inc.
steinbergerphoto.com
Design ideas for a large coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, metro tiled splashback, a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
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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.
1512 Dolphin Terrace
1512 Dolphin Terrace
Spinnaker DevelopmentSpinnaker Development
Built, designed & furnished by Spinnaker Development, Newport Beach Interior Design by Details a Design Firm Photography by Bowman Group Photography
Darien Beach House
Darien Beach House
Shelter Interiors LLCShelter Interiors LLC
photos by Sequined Asphault Studio We used Soapstone countertops and Steel on the Island. The cabinet are made out of French White Oak and the stain was custom from the manufacturer, Crown Point Cabinetry, in New Hampshire. We fell in love with the bar stools in this photo but are a discontinued item from a restaurant supply company.
Lake Elmo Cape Cod
Lake Elmo Cape Cod
Kristin Hoaglund DesignKristin Hoaglund Design
Annie Wiegers Photography
Design ideas for a nautical kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.
Seafaring Family Home
Seafaring Family Home
Judy Cook Interiors, LLCJudy Cook Interiors, LLC
Photo Credits: Alex Donovan, asquaredstudio.com
Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
kelley gardner
kelley gardner
kelley gardnerkelley gardner
Design ideas for a coastal kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Echelon Custom HomesEchelon Custom Homes
Photo of a coastal kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink.
West Bay Newport Beach
West Bay Newport Beach
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Modern kitchen Photography by Chris Darnell
Medium sized beach style grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, quartz worktops, marble splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Beach House on Long Island
Beach House on Long Island
West Chin Architects & Interior DesignersWest Chin Architects & Interior Designers
Eric Laignel
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
A chamfered door style, beautifully finished in Zoffany Architects White and La
A chamfered door style, beautifully finished in Zoffany Architects White and La
Shiels & Co.Shiels & Co.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style kitchen/diner in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white floors, white worktops, black appliances and an island.
Beach Front Home
Beach Front Home
JMA INTERIOR DESIGNJMA INTERIOR DESIGN
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style kitchen in San Diego with blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, white cabinets, shaker cabinets, metro tiled splashback and an island.
Guesthouse
Guesthouse
Bromley Caldari Architects PCBromley Caldari Architects PC
photo credit: www.mikikokikuyama.com
Large beach style galley open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, a breakfast bar, engineered stone countertops, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Coastal Inset
Coastal Inset
William Quarles PhotographyWilliam Quarles Photography
Photography by William Quarles/Kitchen Design by Jill Frey
Design ideas for a coastal open plan kitchen in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and integrated appliances.
Eat Fire Spring Rd Addition
Eat Fire Spring Rd Addition
Sophie Metz DesignSophie Metz Design
Bluestar Construction - Builder Sam Oberter - Photography
Coastal kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Iliff Kitchen
Iliff Kitchen
DTM INTERIORSDTM INTERIORS
Interior Design and Furnishings by Aimee Miller DTM Interiors, Beverly Hills, Ca
Beach style kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Echelon Custom HomesEchelon Custom Homes
Inspiration for a nautical u-shaped kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback and metro 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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Provincetown Beach House
Provincetown Beach House
Peter McDonald ArchitectPeter McDonald Architect
Photos by Brian VanderBrink
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, engineered stone countertops and brown floors.
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