Kristada
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beach Style Kitchen

Beach style open plan kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, orange floor and black benchtop.

Modern Living in a Classic Home

Jeannie Balsam Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Manomet Bluffs Home Addition/Remodel

Thorson Restoration & Construction

Photo of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

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.

Design Loves Detail - Kitchen

Deco Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Reef Road

Kevin Browne Architecture

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Relaxed Georgia Coastal

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

Jean Allsopp
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Home with Ocean Views

Asher Slaunwhite + Partners

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Blue coastal-inspired kitchen with rattan and wicker décor

Stoneham 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.

Seaside Escape

Acorn Deck House Company

Seaside Escape is a beautiful Acorn Home, which sits on the edge of Buzzards Bay. It blends traditional and contemporary styles, with classic New England features on the exterior and modern accents on the interior. The roof deck and patio are perfect places to take in its panoramic ocean view, while the open floor plan showcases this view from almost every room in the house.

Ocean Club

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Deborah Scannell Photography
This is an example of a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Maple Circle

Charla Ray Interior Design

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, exposed beam and brown floor.

Lakeland House

Ashley Martin Home

Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

L'ilot central en Quartzite Patagonia avec le plan de travail en Granit Noir Z

Marbrerie Daubinet-Litteri Décoration

Un magnifique plan de travail de cuisine en granit Noir du Zimbabwe avec une crédence et un îlot central en quartzite Patagonia du Brésil. Le granit Noir est résistant à la chaleur, aux rayures et aux taches, tandis que le quartzite Patagonia est facile à nettoyer et résiste à l'humidité. Nous avons réalisé le suivi du veinage de l'îlot central pour un effet visuel maximal ! Contactez-nous dès maintenant pour découvrir comment nous pouvons réaliser le plan de travail de vos rêves. ______________________________ #marbrerie #granitnoir #quartzitepatagonia #cuisine #plantravail #crédence #îlotcentral #facilitéentretien #résistance #esthétique #suivieveinage #partenariats #noblessacuisines

Bay Island Kitchen

B&T Kitchens and Baths

Ramone Photography
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Third Street Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Details

Design ideas for 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.

White Lake Kitchen Remodel

Bob Stern Building Company

Opened up the kitchen and dining room to create one large open kitchen and dining space with a large boat shaped island. Vinyl plank Lifeproof flooring was used due to the house being on a slab and on the lake. The cabinets are a white shaker from Holiday Kitchens. The tops are granite. A custom cable rail system was installed for the stairway and open loft area on the 2nd floor.

Peaceful Serenity

Professional Painted Finishes

This is an example of a large beach style open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, multi-coloured splashback and panelled appliances.

Meandering Cove

Glynis Wood Interiors

Inspiration for a beach style kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

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!