Alicia Fox
Small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cottage Update

Arch Studio, Inc.

Arch Studio, Inc. Best of Houzz 2013, 2014, 2015
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Palm Beach House 4

Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a large beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Transit House

Simon Hayward Design

Alterations and additions to a house in Port Macquarie. The site had awesome views to south and east. We introduced northern light into the ground floor living areas via courtyards. The courtyards act as protected outdoor living spaces when the southerlies are blowing. Planning allows for ocean views from all living area and all bedrooms while still having good access to north sun and north easterly cooling breezes in summer. Builder Tim Sales. Photos Simon Martin

Maryanne Drive

Talie Jane Interiors

Fully remodeled kitchen. Created a "beachy mountain" kitchen design. Removed walls to create open space between kitchen and dining/family rooms. New layout and configuration. New cabinetry, countertops, appliances, sink, faucet, hardware, lighting, furnishings and accessories.

Kitchen Refresh

Faye Cowie Designs

Modest kitchen gets a refresh - painted cabinets, shelving, quartz counter with undercount sink, glass backsplash, walnut bar counter, new light fixtures.

Southern California Kitchen

User

A family vacation home in Southern California. The open plan allows for easy access & entertaining.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Huntington with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kailua main beach house kitchen

H-1 Construction, LLC

Hawkins Biggins Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

Cardiff By The Sea - Beach Kitchen Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Berkeley Kitchen

Raashi Design

Design ideas for a small beach style galley kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary British Kitchen Project in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

Alexander Kitchens

The Brief This Shoreham-by-Sea client sought a kitchen improvement to make the most of a sunny extension space. As part of the project new flooring was also required, which was to run from the front porch of the property to the rear bi-fold doors. A theme with a nod to this client’s seaside location was favoured, as well as a design that maximised storage space. An island was also a key desirable of this project brief. Design Elements A combination of Tyrolean Blue and Oak furniture have been utilised, creating the coastal theme that this client favoured. These finishes are from British supplier Mereway, and have been used in their handleless option. The layout groups most of the functional kitchen areas together, with the extension part of the kitchen equipped with plenty of storage and an area to store decorative items. Aron has incorporated an island space as this client required. It’s a thin island purposefully, ensuring there is plenty of space for the clients dining area. Special Inclusions As part of the project, this client sought to improve their appliance functionality. Incorporating Neff models for an integrated fridge-freezer, integrated washing machine, single oven and a combination microwave. A BORA X Pure is placed upon the island and combines an 83cm induction surface with a powerful built-in extraction system. The X Pure venting hob is equipped with two oversized cooking zones, which can fit several pots and pans, or can even be used with the BORA grill pan. Additionally, a 30cm wine cabinet has been built into furniture at the extension area of the kitchen. This is a new Neff model that can cool up to twenty-one standard wine bottles. Above the sink area a Quooker 100°C boiling water tap can also be spotted. This is their famous Flex model, which is equipped with a pull-out nozzle, and is shown in the stainless-steel finish. Project Highlight The extension area of the project is a fantastic highlight. It provides plenty of storage as the client required, but also doubles as an area to store decorative items. In the extension area designer Aron has made great use of lighting options, integrating spotlights into each storage cubbyhole, as well as beneath wall units in this area and throughout the kitchen. The End Result This project achieves all the elements of the brief, incorporating a coastal theme, plenty of storage space, an island area, and a new array of high-tech appliances. Thanks to our complete installation option this client also undertook a complete flooring improvement, as well as a full plastering of all downstairs ceilings. If you are seeking to make a similar transformation to your kitchen, arranging a free appointment with one of our expert designers may be the best place to start. Request a callback or arrange a free design consultation today.

Anchorage at The Bower Medowie

McDonald Jones Homes

Photo of a large beach style galley kitchen pantry in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Kitchen Remodel

FDR Contractors, Inc

Michael Laurenzano Photography
This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Blanco Gabrielle Granite

User

Inspiration for a small beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink and ceramic floors.

Grove Area - Kingston upon Thames

Metre Squared Architecture

Gilda Cevasco
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, travertine floors, beige floor, white benchtop and no island.

Three Story Beach Home

Northern Precision Inc.

The one side of kitchen offers a great pass through window to the outdoor living and pool area. The outdoor has a bar for easy access to the kitchen. The quartz counter tops with sparkles accent the white cabinets and metallic glass back splash.

California Cottage in Altadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Photography by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a peninsula, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, medium hardwood floors and wood benchtops.

Beaches House

Skale Building Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, glass sheet splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Manly Apartment

Sydney Beach Homes

Kitchen
Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley separate kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Third Street Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Details

Photo 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.

Beach Style Kitchen with Glass Sheet Splashback 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!