Coastal Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

Greg Riegler
Medium sized beach style galley kitchen/diner in Miami with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, a single-bowl sink and composite countertops.

San Clemente

Blackband Design

AFTER: KITCHEN | Kitchen island display, ready for a dinner party! | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Photo of a large coastal kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and light hardwood flooring.

Balboa Island Coral

William Guidero Planning and Design

Photography by Ryan Garvin
Photo of a large beach style grey and white l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, shaker cabinets and a belfast sink.

Intracoastal Beach Home

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
This is an example of a medium sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Beach Style Kitchen

Photo of a large coastal u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Beach House

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

This is an example of a large nautical single-wall kitchen/diner in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.

Bohns Point Residence

Alexander Design Group, Inc.

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Seashore

Legacy Custom Homes

Ryan Garvin
Medium sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and dark hardwood flooring.

Lowes Diamond Brand Cabinets in Cloud Gray and Colorful Beach Decor

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

This small studio has everything! It includes apartment size small white appliances, stunning colors (Diamond Cloud Gray cabinets), and great storage solutions! Besides the beauty of the turquoise backsplash and clean lines this small space is extremely functional! Warm wood boxes were custom made to house all of the cooking essentials in arms reach. The cabinets flow completely to the ceiling to allow for every inch of storage space to be used. Grey cabinets are even above the kitchen window. Designed by Small Space Consultant Danielle Perkins @ DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor. Photographed by Taylor Abeel Photography

Relaxed Coastal Beach Home in Hermosa Beach

Pritzkat & Johnson Architects

Peter McMenamin
Nautical galley kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

California Beach Cottage Kitchen

Louk Enterprise, Inc.

Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black cabinets.

Kitchen

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and marble worktops.

Holly Avenue Kitchen After

Serenity Design

John Martinelli Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.

White and Wood Beach House

Madison Taylor

This is an example of a large coastal l-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

White and Wood Beach House

Madison Taylor

Photo of a large nautical l-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Beach Chic Kitchen

Castle Design

Alise O'Brien Photography
This is an example of a beach style kitchen in St Louis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Jetties House

Chip Webster Architecture

Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, an island and white floors.

Martha's Vineyard Beach Cottage

Elizabeth Swartz Interiors

Cabinets by Crown Point Cabinetry painted Farrow & Ball Stone Blue No. 86.
Photo of a nautical kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, marble worktops, glass tiled splashback, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances and cork flooring.

Annisquam

Venegas and Company

Collaboration with Jennifer Palumbo Interiors. This fresh traditional cabinet style complements the theme of the casual New England beach cottage. Photographer: Michael J. Lee

White Cottage Styled Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Reminisce about your favorite beachfront destination and your mind’s eye evokes a serene, comfortable cottage with windows thrown open to catch the air and the relaxing sound of waves nearby. In the shade of the porch, a hammock sways invitingly in the breeze. The color palette is simple and clean, with hues of white, like sunlight reflecting off sand, and blue-grays, the color of sky and water. Wood surfaces have soft painted finishes or a scrubbed-clean, natural wood look. “Cottage” styling is carefree living, where every element conspires to create a casual environment for comfort and relaxation. This cottage kitchen features Classic White paint with a Personal Paint Match kitchen island cabinets. These selected soft hues bring in the clean and simplicity of Cottage Style. As for hardware, bin pulls are a popular choice and make working in the kitchen much easier. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Coastal Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets 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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