Michele Darden
Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, glass tile splashback and black benchtop.

Hazelhurst

Widney Pierson Interior Design

Large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop, white cabinets and shaker cabinets.

Rehabilitació d’un Habitatge a Vilanova i la Geltrú

SERRAN i MORA arquitectes

Small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

OC Ranch Remodel

Studio McGee

Mid-sized beach style separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, stainless steel appliances, beige floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Sandy House- Kitchen Island

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

The Pink Cottage

HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTS

Beach style l-shaped kitchen in Burlington with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Woodbury Modern Farmhouse

St. Croix Custom Homes and Renovation

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, beige floor, black benchtop and timber.

Beach Cottage

Ross Built Custom Homes

Beach style u-shaped kitchen in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Point Loma Coastal Cottage

ReFind Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Coastal Shingle Style

Evergreen Building Systems LLC

Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, a peninsula, black benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

New Home in Eastham, MA

Cape Associates, Inc.

The little cottage on Turnip Field Road in Eastham had been owned by the same couple since 1940, until they built a new, adjacent house on the property. The cottage was then handed down to the next generation, who began spending more and more time at the cottage. It was then that they contacted Cape Associates to construct a more livable home in place of that little cottage. It was crucial to the owners however, that the home keep with the understated charm and Cape Cod-feel of the neighborhood. The primary challenge was to keep it humble, while building the owners their well-deserved vacation retreat. The original cottage had no air conditioning, and renovating was quickly dismissed because of the inadequacies and the cost of modernizing. Building new allowed the team to relocate the house further back from the street, and it meant meeting the owners’ needs without compromise. Cape Associates’ project manager Lance LaLone said the owners expressed their desire to incorporate lots of wood and the types of materials that were in the old cottage. Most of the interior is pine, which was used on the flooring, the walls, and wrapped around the ceiling’s beams, giving the owners what they desired on a grander scale – a beautiful, modern dwelling that still held the personality of that little cottage that held such cherished memories. The front of the home has a two-car garage and breezeway entrance, while the rear reveals an entertainer’s paradise, with an enormous mahogany deck with an outdoor shower, a stunning Connecticut-fieldstone fireplace with a chimney that reaches around 30 feet in height, and multiple sliders to access the home. The finished basement opens to the ground level, and above the entrance breezeway is another small deck with a great view. It’s the best of indoor/outdoor living. Movement patterns from beach to house to bedroom were an important consideration. The site also provided an excellent opportunity to visually connect the basement level patio visually to the main level deck and finally the master bedroom deck. The finished home provides year-round living, with a summer-getaway atmosphere.

A Place of Serenity

Ulrich Barn Builders

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beach Style Kitchen

Photo of a beach style kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Guest House Studio

Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer

This is an example of a small beach style single-wall kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floor, black benchtop and ceramic floors.

High Rock House

Jacob Lilley Architects

Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Sandfiddler A

Photos by Mattingly

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Harbor Cottages

Kate Anderson Studio

The efficiency kitchen
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

New Lakehouse

Synthesis Architecture

This is an example of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Third Street Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Details

This is an example of a large beach style eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

A Modern Chevron Kitchen

Tile Bar

Forget standard subway tile! Using a chevron pattern on the backsplash in you home's kitchen adds a bit of quirk and major style points. Featuring: TileBar Talon White Carrara and Thassos Marble Tile Design by: Holly Bero Interiors

Beach Style Kitchen with Black Benchtop 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!