Coastal Kitchen with a Drop Ceiling Ideas and Designs

Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida

Project Number: M0000 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Fantasia, Bianco Lucido Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Floating Shelving, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard) Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Tray Insert, Knife Block/Utensil Bin Pullout, Lazy Susan, Trash Bay Pullout, Custom Floating Shelves

From Bitter to Sweet

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

This is an example of a large nautical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Narrabeen Project

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Photo of a large nautical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a drop ceiling.

Sawfish Bay ON the Water

Waterview Kitchens

Beautiful coastal kitchen. White perimeter with stunning soft green island cabinetry. Driftwood floors with driftwood tray ceiling
Medium sized nautical l-shaped kitchen in Other with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

OCEAN FRONT CONDO KITCHEN

Decorum Home Design

Modified shaker kitchen with paneled appliances, quartz counter top, and matte black hardware and plumbing fixtures gives this 2000 sf oceanfront condo a bright, airy feel. Wood look porcelain tile in a sandy, driftwood color and clear glass backsplash picking up the ocean tones give this 10th floor condo it's own beachy atmosphere.

Plymouth, MA

Southcoast Kitchen Designs

Beach style kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, integrated appliances, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Craftsman Cottage Condo

Odom Design, LLC

Medium sized coastal galley kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, grey floors, black worktops and a drop ceiling.

Soho Craftsman | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Coastal Customer Space | FL

Flooret

A classic select grade natural oak. Timeless and versatile. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

JULIEN R.

SAS Le Thiec

Cuisine à haut volume cassés par un plafond libre ouvert sur salle à manger et séjour. Confer une belle luminosité
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, black appliances, an island, grey floors, grey worktops and a drop ceiling.

From Bitter to Sweet

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Newport Beach Villa

Ryan Rosene Photography

Beach house on the harbor in Newport with coastal décor and bright inviting colors.
This is an example of a large nautical u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and a drop ceiling.

Narrabeen Project

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large nautical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors, multicoloured worktops and a drop ceiling.

OCEAN FRONT CONDO KITCHEN

Decorum Home Design

Design ideas for a nautical kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Sawfish Bay ON the Water

Waterview Kitchens

Beautiful coastal kitchen. White perimeter with stunning soft green island cabinetry. Driftwood floors with driftwood tray ceiling
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal l-shaped kitchen in Other with white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Plymouth, MA

Southcoast Kitchen Designs

Photo of a coastal kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, integrated appliances, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Simplicity on the Water

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The stained wood ceiling in the recessed tray does a great job of creating a room within a room in the open concept space. This is something that warms up all the white and keeps a good balance of fresh and earthy at the same time.

Classico Designer White Renovation Project in Panama City Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1166 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Classico Finishes: Designer White, Fashion Grey Features: Hardware Bar Pulls (Satin Nickel), Under Cabinet Lighting, Floating Shelves, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard) Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Trash Bay Pullout

Regency South

CookeConstruction,Inc.

Open your kitchen and open your imagination to all the remodeling possibilities. This bright and spacious kitchen is the hub of the home. You won't be stuck in the kitchen at this oceanfront property. Lots of light and modern appliances will help you enjoy family and friends as well as prepare food.

Abalyne Beach House

Inside Story Photography

White kitchen with pops of yellow. I dressed and photographed this property
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a breakfast bar, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, grey splashback, wood splashback, coloured appliances, lino flooring, brown floors, grey worktops and a drop ceiling.

Washington DC #955

Woodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLC

White shaker kitchen remodel
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.

Coastal Kitchen with a Drop Ceiling 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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