Coastal Kitchen with Glass Worktops Ideas and Designs

End grain bamboo cabinets,bio glass counters make, and recycled glass back splash tiles make this a very 'green' kitchen.
Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass worktops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, glass tiled splashback and turquoise worktops.

Colorful Coastal Condo

Indigo Alley Interiors

This is an example of a small beach style galley kitchen/diner in Charleston with beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, glass worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and multicoloured worktops.

Hargest Custom Cabinetry #2

Quality Custom Cabinetry, Inc

Photography by Simone Associates Inc.
Inspiration for a nautical u-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, glass worktops, marble flooring and turquoise worktops.

On The Rocks

Kevin Browne Architecture

Photo by Jack Michaud
Inspiration for a small coastal u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland Maine with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, white splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.

Cantoni-Riviera Style

Cantoni

Marc and Mandy Maister were clients and fans of Cantoni before they purchased this harbor home on Balboa Island. The South African natives originally met designer Sarah Monaghan and Cantoni CEO Michael Wilkov at a storewide sale, and quickly established a relationship as they bought furnishings for their primary residence in Newport Beach. So, when the couple decided to invest in this gorgeous second home, in one of the ritziest enclaves in North America, they sought Sarah’s help in transforming the outdated 1960s residence into a modern marvel. “It’s now the ultimate beach house,” says Sarah, “and finished in Cantoni from top to bottom—including new Bontempi cabinetry installed throughout.” Lucas Chichon

Wailea Point

North Shore Design

Custom cabinetry and Lighting
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and turquoise worktops.

Oceanfront • Event Home • 18 Bedrooms • Ocean 18

SAGA Realty & Construction

This is an example of an expansive nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, glass worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Hood Canal Waterfront Kitchen Remodel

Wyland Interior Design Center

AFTER PHOTO- Glass counter top with LED lighting turned on. The radiant Aquamarine glass upper counter on the island is from Glass by Pental. We added LED lighting beneath the glass counter which can be switched on whenever the client want a splash of color for when company comes or add more light into the room. The other slab counters are Esmeralda Rose granite on the perimeter of kitchen, as well as the lower island counter next to the cook top.

LAKESHORE DRIVE

New England Design Elements

Seacoast Real Estate Photography
Medium sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Manchester with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, glass worktops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, painted wood flooring and multi-coloured floors.

Beach House

ThinkGlass

With kitchen windows that face the ocean, the owners wanted to bring the waves inside by choosing a Glass Art Countertop by MAILHOT. “We moved into our beach house yesterday. Let me tell you how fabulous the glass art looks and how thrilled we are! Thank you and please thank the artist for us. We simply love it. Already, it is the talking point of our house. Everyone comments with oohs and ahs!”

Glass Back Splash

Tiles Gone Wild, Inc.

Stone and Pewter Glass 1 x 4 Mosaics
Design ideas for a nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and black appliances.

Beach House Hues

Cabri inc

Medium sized nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.

Beach House

ThinkGlass

Beach Walkstreet Home

Design + Build by Lazar

Modern Beach home in Manhattan Beach, California, maximizes space and ocean views. Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar. design+build by South Swell. DesignBuildbySouthSwell.com.

Hood Canal Waterfront Kitchen Remodel

Wyland Interior Design Center

After Photo- Featuring Showplace Wood Product- Renew, Karndean International Luxury vinyl flooring in Spanish Pebbles & Antique Kari wood plank floors.

Kitchen

S+H Construction

Architect: Charles Myer & Partners Interior Design: Andra Birkerts Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Design ideas for a nautical kitchen in Boston with open cabinets, glass worktops, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

Colorful Coastal Condo

Indigo Alley Interiors

Photo of a small beach style galley kitchen/diner in Charleston with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, glass worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and multicoloured worktops.

LBI kitchen

Eye For Decorating

This is an example of a medium sized coastal l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Kitchen

Achristavest Developers

This is an example of a large nautical kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Oceanfront • Event Home • 18 Bedrooms • Ocean 18

SAGA Realty & Construction

Inspiration for an expansive nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, glass worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Coastal Kitchen with Glass Worktops 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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