Coastal Kitchen with a Single-bowl Sink Ideas and Designs

Vaulted ceilings with wood in laid floors
This is an example of a large coastal kitchen/diner in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Council Crest Remodel

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

The owners desired an open kitchen, living and dining room area while maintaining the original integrity of this 1920's home. By removing walls and integrating archways between the spaces, the enlarged kitchen has become the central hub of the home. The clean lines of the flush cabinetry provides contrast to the original detailing and woodwork. Walnut veneer at the island warms the space and coordinates with adjacent furniture. Construction was by The Neil Kelly Company and the interior design was assisted by Kristine LeVernois, CKBD, CAPS. All photos are by The Neil Kelly Company.

NJ Shore Kitchen After Sandy Restoration

The Downs Group

James M. Downs
Design ideas for a small coastal u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and no island.

CAMP MAGIC

Designscape Inc.

Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Hawaii with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white appliances.

California Cottage in Altadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Photography by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Medium sized beach style l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a breakfast bar, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium hardwood flooring and wood worktops.

California Beach Home

Eve Mode Design

Although small in size, the kitchen feels open and airy, with an ocean view. The white cabinets and beveled glass wall tile reflects the water and beach feeling in a contemporary and sophisticated style. The opening was created as a pass-through for entertaining with glass upper cabinets accessible from both sides.

Marco Island Condo Remodel

Stonebreaker Builders & Remodelers

Stonebreaker Builders & Remodeler renovated a 4,000 sq ft condo at Cape Marco. Every inch of this condo was gutted, walls were removed, floors replaced, and the previously closed off plan was designed to flow openly from room to room.

Coastal House on Vancouver Island

Tom Kuniholm Architects, AIA

Tom Kuniholm
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical u-shaped kitchen/diner in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island and stainless steel appliances.

Encinitas Ocean Home

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

Custom Kitchen. Custom made cabinets painted in white and the island in a Tiffany blue. Decorative hardware. Glass matte tile in a live edge pattern. Custom decorative glass. Leather barstools. New lighting. Custom nickel bar sink, and bar faucet. Cooktop and hood. This kitchen was a full overhaul to make it light and bright looking in from the great room from the custom curved sofa, leather round storage ottoman, and custom valances.

Encinitas Ocean Home

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

Waterfront Renovation

Balanced Interiors

64 Degrees Photography and Monique Sabatino
Expansive nautical kitchen/diner in Providence with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.

Coastal Haven

HSH Collective

Photo of a coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, integrated appliances, an island, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and white worktops.

Beautiful Custom Beachfront Kitchen

Absolute Kitchen & Granite

Photo of a nautical kitchen/diner in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicoloured worktops.

Old Beach Spec Home

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Photo of a medium sized nautical l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Blackfish

BPC Architecture + Interior Design

Photo of a beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, shaker cabinets and integrated appliances.

Maine Coast 2016

Hamilton Snowber Architects

This is an example of a medium sized nautical galley kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

California Cottage in Altadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Photography by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a breakfast bar, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink and medium hardwood flooring.

Orchid

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior design collaboration by designer Jessica Koltun Home and builder Olerio Homes in Preston Hollow, Dallas Texas with Photography by Jessie Agastra

Higgins Beach Cottage Duo

Whitten Architects

photography by Jonathan Reece
Photo of a medium sized nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

The Siesta

Homes By Southern Image

Spacious kitchen offers convenient island working space which serves into the eating area. Photo by Anclote Design Works
Photo of a large coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and engineered stone countertops.

Coastal Kitchen with a Single-bowl Sink 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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