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Coastal Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Hampton
Hampton
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
Large nautical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, an island, a belfast sink, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
San Clemente
San Clemente
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
AFTER: KITCHEN | Custom built-in door to hide kitchen appliances | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Design ideas for a large nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Green Hill Project
Green Hill Project
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Green Hill Project Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal u-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Seaside Bungalow
Seaside Bungalow
Lisa Michael InteriorsLisa Michael Interiors
Jessica Glynn Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain flooring.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Naples Bay Builders, Inc.Naples Bay Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a coastal u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Waverly Plan in Hanbury
Waverly Plan in Hanbury
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Jonathan Edwards
Photo of a medium sized coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Coastal Kitchen
Coastal Kitchen
Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.
Rickie Agapito
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring and an island.
Beach House
Beach House
Arrowood Design LLCArrowood Design LLC
Matthew Millman
Large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Green on Great Island
Green on Great Island
Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & RemodelersCaldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers
Photo Credit: Nat Rea
Photo of a coastal l-shaped open plan kitchen in Providence with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and metro tiled splashback.
Wide-Plank Whitewashed Picnic Table & Upholstered French Metal Chair
Wide-Plank Whitewashed Picnic Table & Upholstered French Metal Chair
ChangoChango
Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, Landscape Architecture by Chango Co. Construction by Ronald Webb Builders AV Design by EL Media Group Photography by Ray Olivares
Blue coastal-inspired kitchen with rattan and wicker décor
Blue coastal-inspired kitchen with rattan and wicker décor
Stoneham KitchensStoneham Kitchens
The owner of a detached seafront property in Sandgate, Folkestone, was looking for a new kitchen that would be sympathetic to the picturesque coastal location of the property. The owner wanted the space to be welcoming and relaxing, taking inspiration from the look and feel of a traditional bright beach hut. Having had a Stoneham Kitchen before, and impressed by the quality, the owner wanted her new kitchen to be of the same craftsmanship. She therefore approached kitchen designer Philip Haines at Stoneham Kitchens for her second kitchen project. To get the natural feel of the beachfront, the owner opted for Stoneham’s Bewl range with in-frame flush doors, finished in a rustic oak enhanced grain and painted in Crown’s Starry Host – a sea inspired shade of blue. In contrast to the deep ocean blue hue, part of the kitchen cupboards were finished in Crown Mussel – a soft cream tone.
Patching Residence
Patching Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Design ideas for a large coastal galley open plan kitchen in Geelong with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Milbank Beach Condo
Milbank Beach Condo
Tanya Ryan DesignTanya Ryan Design
Newly remodeled kitchen in this Beach Condo Rental maintained the original cabinetry but with an updated look. Painting the cabinets freshened up the space and spread the budget farther. With new countertops, backsplash, sink, fixtures and appliances the space feels brand new.
Noosa Heads Beach House
Noosa Heads Beach House
Gull Design - Bespoke Joinery & InteriorsGull Design - Bespoke Joinery & Interiors
Beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Galahad Drive
Galahad Drive
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Coastal interior design by Jessica Koltun, designer and broker located in Dallas, Texas. This charming bungalow is beach ready with woven pendants, natural stone and coastal blues. White and navy blue charcoal cabinets, marble tile backsplash and hood, gold mixed metals, black and quartz countertops, gold hardware lighting mirrors, blue subway shower tile, carrara, contemporary, california, coastal, modern, beach, black painted brick, wood accents, white oak flooring, mosaic, woven pendants.
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Northern MN Lakeside Home
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
This lower level bar was a special surprise from wife to husband - the custom Criss Craft boat island was kept under wraps until unveiled in a special moment. The floor is a wide plank floor that mimics wood but with fun blue and grey color tones. The backsplash tile is an oversides arabesque mosaic in a blue that miimics the lake water. The bar is truly a kitchenette for entertaining on the lake level, complete with full fridge, range, dishwasher and built in bar on that far left cabinet. The counterstools were custom made for the project by a local craftsman.
Driftwood Triangles for Patterned Kitchen Tile
Driftwood Triangles for Patterned Kitchen Tile
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Make your kitchen range backslash pop by incorporating a cool gray triangle backsplash tile in an on-point pattern. DESIGN Legum Design PHOTOS three gems creative Tile Shown: 4" Triangle in Driftwood
Port Aransas Beach House
Port Aransas Beach House
Kimball Bonamici DesignsKimball Bonamici Designs
Port Aransas Beach House, kitchen
Expansive nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, brown floors, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and grey worktops.
Redfish Cove - Camlin Custom Homes Courageous Model
Redfish Cove - Camlin Custom Homes Courageous Model
Camlin Custom HomesCamlin Custom Homes
Camlin Custom Homes Courageous Model Home. Expansive kitchen features Natural stones countertops, classic coastal style cabinetry and white and gray finishes. High ceilings and large windows fill the kitchen with lots of natural light.
Dacor Professional Range for a Serious Foody
Dacor Professional Range for a Serious Foody
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
This professional Dacor range was the crowning jewel of this beautiful kitchen. As a true foody, the range was a very important decision in this kitchen renovation. Kate Falconer Photography

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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