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Coastal Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Senara
Senara
uniquehomestaysuniquehomestays
Photo of an expansive nautical open plan kitchen with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops, a vaulted ceiling and a feature wall.
Navy is a Neutral Ranch Remodel & Addition
Navy is a Neutral Ranch Remodel & Addition
KBG DesignKBG Design
Photo of a large coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, brown floors and white worktops.
Open Concept Kitchen
Open Concept Kitchen
Aniko Nicholson DesignAniko Nicholson Design
In this open concept kitchen, you'll discover an inviting, spacious island that's perfect for gatherings and gourmet cooking. With meticulous attention to detail, custom woodwork adorns every part of this culinary haven, from the richly decorated cabinets to the shiplap ceiling, offering both warmth and sophistication that you'll appreciate. The glistening countertops highlight the wood's natural beauty, while a suite of top-of-the-line appliances seamlessly combines practicality and luxury, making your cooking experience a breeze. The prominent farmhouse sink adds practicality and charm, and a counter bar sink in the island provides extra convenience, tailored just for you. Bathed in natural light, this kitchen transforms into a welcoming masterpiece, offering a sanctuary for both culinary creativity and shared moments of joy. Count on the quality, just like many others have. Let's make your culinary dreams come true. Take action today and experience the difference.
Three Arch Cottage
Three Arch Cottage
Nate Fischer InteriorsNate Fischer Interiors
Bright and airy cottage great room with natural elements and pops of blue.
Small nautical single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, terracotta splashback, integrated appliances, an island, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Hamptons Residence
Hamptons Residence
Taylor'd DISTINCTIONTaylor'd DISTINCTION
Introducing relaxed coastal living with a touch of casual elegance. The spacious floor plan and beautiful coastal style kitchen has all the right elements for the Hamptons look
From Bitter to Sweet
From Bitter to Sweet
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Design ideas for 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.
Interior design
Interior design
The Design CupboardThe Design Cupboard
Design ideas for a small beach style galley open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, black worktops, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Laurel - Complete Interior Remodel
Laurel - Complete Interior Remodel
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.
Completely remodeled beach house with an open floor plan, beautiful light wood floors and an amazing view of the water. After walking through the entry with the open living room on the right you enter the expanse with the sitting room at the left and the family room to the right. The original double sided fireplace is updated by removing the interior walls and adding a white on white shiplap and brick combination separated by a custom wood mantle the wraps completely around. Continue through the family room to the kitchen with a large island and an amazing dining area. The blue island and the wood ceiling beam add warmth to this white on white coastal design. The shiplap hood with the custom wood band tie the shiplap ceiling and the wood ceiling beam together to complete the design.
McCarthy Homes - Custom Home Design - Hope Island
McCarthy Homes - Custom Home Design - Hope Island
McCarthy Homes QLDMcCarthy Homes QLD
Photo of a large nautical galley open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige floors.
Contemporary Normandy Beach Bay Front
Contemporary Normandy Beach Bay Front
Falcon IndustriesFalcon Industries
This home is truly waterfront living at its finest. This new, from-the-ground-up custom home highlights the modernity and sophistication of its owners. Featuring relaxing interior hues of blue and gray and a spacious open floor plan on the first floor, this residence provides the perfect weekend getaway. Falcon Industries oversaw all aspects of construction on this new home - from framing to custom finishes - and currently maintains the property for its owners.
Phelpston Project
Phelpston Project
Millbank Family Furniture & Custom KitchensMillbank Family Furniture & Custom Kitchens
A corner pantry with plenty of storage for all your baking needs, close at hand and perfectly organized. When the door is closed it blends seamlessly into the cabinets.
MCC Mermaid
MCC Mermaid
Pamela Leone Design, Inc.Pamela Leone Design, Inc.
blue coastal kitchen
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
From Bitter to Sweet
From Bitter to Sweet
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
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.
Luxury Coastal Home Renovation
Luxury Coastal Home Renovation
Revamper Interior DesignRevamper Interior Design
Revamper was engaged to assist with the Interior Design of this beautiful Coastal Home with incredible views across Freshwater Beach. Services Undertaken: Space Planning Kitchen Design Living Room Design Master Suite Design Guest Suite Design Kids Bedroom Design Custom Storage Design Solutions Bathroom Design The brief from the client was that they wanted a luxurious contemporary/coastal inspired home with a consistent and cohesive theme running through each room. This property has all the luxury any family could wish for with a Home Cinema, Sauna, Gym and a self contained Guest Suite which includes its own fully equipped Kitchen. Our client had impeccable taste, and with our joint collaboration we were able to deliver a truely remarkable family home.
Cremorne Residence
Cremorne Residence
Jodie Carter DesignJodie Carter Design
Coastal Luxe style kitchen in our Cremorne project features cabinetry in Dulux Blue Rapsody and Snowy Mountains Quarter, and timber veneer in Planked Oak.
Lake of the Isles Kitchen
Lake of the Isles Kitchen
M. Victoria Johnson InteriorsM. Victoria Johnson Interiors
Design ideas for a coastal u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Rénovation maison de bord de mer
Rénovation maison de bord de mer
Home by MarieHome by Marie
Espace cuisine ouvert et salle à manger
This is an example of a medium sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with a belfast sink, green cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Kitchen Accessories Maximize Storage
Kitchen Accessories Maximize Storage
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
Hafele Lemans corner storage unit provides flexible storage for pots and pans close to the range. Kate Falconer Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, yellow floors and white worktops.
Granary Oaks - Monterey Model
Granary Oaks - Monterey Model
Classica HomesClassica Homes
Inspiration for a nautical open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Medoc Lane
Medoc Lane
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
A traditional kitchen with touches of the farmhouse and Mediterranean styles. We used cool, light tones adding pops of color and warmth with natural wood and materials.

Coastal Open Plan 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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