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Coastal Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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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.
Lake Minnetonka
Lake Minnetonka
MDS Remodeling LLCMDS Remodeling LLC
www.troythiesphoto.com
Photo of a medium sized coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, an island, brown floors, marble worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Coastal Casual
Coastal Casual
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Design ideas for a coastal l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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Door County Guest Cottage
Door County Guest Cottage
Designs of the InteriorDesigns of the Interior
mary santaga
This is an example of a coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchen Island and Breakfast Nook
Kitchen Island and Breakfast Nook
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Island color was custom. Countertops are Princess White Quartzite. Light fixtures over island are from Rejuvenation (exact type has been discontinued) Photos by Holly Lepere
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.
MCLEAN
MCLEAN
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Angie Seckinger
Large beach style u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white cabinets and metro tiled splashback.
Santa Monica Beach House
Santa Monica Beach House
Evens ArchitectsEvens Architects
Santa Monica Beach House, Evens Architects - Kitchen Photo by Manolo Langis
This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Nantucket Sophisticate
Nantucket Sophisticate
threshold interiorsthreshold interiors
Location: Nantucket, MA, USA A gorgeous New England beach compound which features a tranquil, sophisticated kitchen. The blue backsplash is the perfect backdrop to a sunny breakfast at the island or a glamorous dinner party in the paneled banquet. The cabinets are accented with hand-made European hardware that enhances the bespoke nature of the kitchen. The children's bathroom has a fun penny tile on the floor juxtaposed against the over-sized subway wall tile. The master bath features crystal fixtures and fittings imported from France. threshold interiors loves working with our clients to produce the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication in your beach home! Photographed by: Michael Partenio
This Old House 2017 Idea House
This Old House 2017 Idea House
Sweenor Builders IncorporatedSweenor Builders Incorporated
Photo of a beach style u-shaped kitchen/diner in Providence with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Lido Island I
Lido Island I
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Hamptons style custom home located on Lido Island in Newport Beach. Interior Design By: Blackband Design 949.872.2234 Home Design/Build by: Graystone Custom Builders, Inc. Newport Beach, CA (949) 466-0900
Ocean love
Ocean love
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal galley kitchen/diner in New York with blue cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and integrated appliances.
Reclaimed Lakeside Home
Reclaimed Lakeside Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
The Entire Main Level, Stairwell and Upper Level Hall are wrapped in Shiplap, Painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove. The wood flooring and solid beams are all reclaimed barnwood. The lighting is by Rejuvenation. Photo by Spacecrafting
Seaside Home
Seaside Home
BUILDBUILD
Amber Frederiksen Photography
Large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a submerged sink and an island.
Pompano
Pompano
Serenity DesignSerenity Design
Photo of a medium sized coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Bernard St. - Costa Mesa
Bernard St. - Costa Mesa
CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTOCHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Beach House Southern
Beach House Southern
T.S. Adams Studio, ArchitectsT.S. Adams Studio, Architects
Design ideas for a nautical kitchen in Atlanta.
Kitchen Installations
Kitchen Installations
Wet Dog Tile Co.Wet Dog Tile Co.
(1) An absolutely stunning, bright, and wide shot of this beautiful kitchen. 3 large pendant lights hang down from the ceiling above a long and sleek kitchen island with three beautiful olive green chairs surrounding. Above the stainless steel range is a mural we created using stone, glass, and ceramic decoratives. We made a one-of-a-kind backsplash mural for a one-of-a-kind kitchen!
Torch Lake Charm
Torch Lake Charm
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Photo of a coastal kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, granite 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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Modern Loft
Modern Loft
James Glover Home, Inc.James Glover Home, Inc.
Nautical kitchen in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white appliances.
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