Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a beach style galley kitchen in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Seaside kitchen

H. Miller Bros

Our design process is set up to tease out what is unique about a project and a client so that we can create something peculiar to them. When we first went to see this client, we noticed that they used their fridge as a kind of notice board to put up pictures by the kids, reminders, lists, cards etc… with magnets onto the metal face of the old fridge. In their new kitchen they wanted integrated appliances and for things to be neat, but we felt these drawings and cards needed a place to be celebrated and we proposed a cork panel integrated into the cabinet fronts… the idea developed into a full band of cork, stained black to match the black front of the oven, to bind design together. It also acts as a bit of a sound absorber (important when you have 3yr old twins!) and sits over the splash back so that there is a lot of space to curate an evolving backdrop of things you might pin to it. In this design, we wanted to design the island as big table in the middle of the room. The thing about thinking of an island like a piece of furniture in this way is that it allows light and views through and around; it all helps the island feel more delicate and elegant… and the room less taken up by island. The frame is made from solid oak and we stained it black to balance the composition with the stained cork. The sink run is a set of floating drawers that project from the wall and the flooring continues under them - this is important because again, it makes the room feel more spacious. The full height cabinets are purposefully a calm, matt off white. We used Farrow and Ball ’School house white’… because its our favourite ‘white’ of course! All of the whitegoods are integrated into this full height run: oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and a gigantic pantry cupboard. A sweet detail is the hand turned cabinet door knobs - The clients are music lovers and the knobs are enlarged versions of the volume knob from a 1970s record player.

Hamptons in Hamilton

Action Kitchens

This family home is nestled in one of Brisbane’s affluent suburbs. Hamilton is situated on the banks of the Brisbane River. It is a well-known and popular spot for riverside dining and high end restaurants. But why would you want to eat out when you can prepare all your meals here at home? This family were doing a new build and wanted to replicate a traditional Queenslander look. This recently built kitchen has a perfect selection of Quartz based stone mixed with the timeless, refined elegance of Hampton’s style cabinetry. The warmer shades of Dulux White Polar on the shaker doors offer a crisp, breezy styling in this space. The herring bone floor tiles lift the overall mood of the entire kitchen area. The well placed island bench is perfect in sizing to have all meals prepared from early morning breakfasts to elegant dinner parties. All eyes will go straight to the focal point of the kitchen. The Island Bench. A space that can be shared with all your friends while you entertain. They are lured into the bright lights and beautiful aromas. It’s a place of enjoyment and relaxation where both the home owners and the invitees are gathered around. Entertaining is easy with the large gas upright cooker and French Door Ice Maker fridge. The amount of storage area in the island aids the chef allowing the bench top areas not to be too cluttered and offers a smooth flowing area in which to prepare foods. This is a fully functional kitchen which is enhanced by traditional pendant lighting but still allowing natural light to stream in through the windows creating an ambient airy feel.

Display Home: Fortitudee

Metricon

Kitchen | The Designer by Metricon Fortitude, on display in Warragul, VIC.
Photo of a beach style galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Airy Coastal Kitchen

Svelte Kitchens

The clients of this kitchen wanted a space that was bright, airy and coastal, perfect for entertaining guests. The finished product consisted of white floor cabinets contrasted against warm wooden upper cabinets to match the flooring.

Resort Style Living

Shannon Pepper Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley kitchen pantry in Auckland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

sunshine beach residence

zooi design

Design ideas for a beach style galley kitchen in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation d'une maison de 250m²

Mélanie Gonin Architecte d'Intérieur

Photo of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nice with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

The Charming Coastal Condo

Lynda Bittner Home Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a small beach style u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Handle House

Handle House - C159 Black Nambour Cabinet Handles & K102 Nambour Knobs. https://handlehouse.com.au/product/c159-nambour-cabinet-handles/

COASTAL HAMPTONS LUXE HOME | Stephanie & David

INNOVATIVE KITCHENS

Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Rode Rd Wavell Heights Renovation

Emwinn Constructions

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen with a View

Waterview Kitchens

Gorgeous all blue kitchen cabinetry featuring brass and gold accents on hood, pendant lights and cabinetry hardware. The stunning intracoastal waterway views and sparkling turquoise water add more beauty to this fabulous kitchen.

Linkmead Project

TaskerJoinery Pty Ltd

Photo of a beach style kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances and a peninsula.

Hampton's Hideaway- Cowes, Isle of Wight Project

Wooldridge Interiors

Nestled in the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight, this gorgeous Hampton's style cottage proves that good things, do indeed, come in 'small packages'! Small spaces packed with BIG designs and even larger solutions, this cottage may be small, but it's certainly mighty, ensuring that storage is not forgotten about, alongside practical amenities.

Old Beach Spec Home

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Firewheel Project

Laura Design & Co

Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

White Kitchen and Bath in Escondido

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

"Folly Roger" | Folly Beach, SC

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Coogee Beach Apartment

Dan Kitchens Australia

The kitchen looking from the adjoining living room. An island acts as an informal place for meals and homework. The smoked mirror helps to visually expand the space. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea

Beach Style Kitchen with Black Appliances Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Beach Style Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!