Blue coastal-inspired kitchen with rattan and wicker décor

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.

Modern New Build, Porthleven

Now Kitchens

Stunning contemporary rental home in Porthleven, Cornwall. With a spectacular view over the harbour, this light, fresh design allows the scenery to shine. The kitchen range is Masterclass HLine Sutton Silk in Scots Grey alongside Madoc Border Oak and Coastal Mist painted handlerails. Laminate worktops kept the costs reasonable for a rental property, whilst a full suite of NEFF appliances provide reassuring quality and performance efficiency.

Old Beach Spec Home

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Design ideas for 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, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Lake Cottage Renovation

Cottage Fever Interior Design

A large open kitchen at the cottage is essential when entertaining those frequent guests.
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Avenida De Sueno Kitchen

Teknik Design & Remodeling

Extra large island & counter tops on top of lifetime warranty cabinets
Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Silver Vale Residence

DreamHome Staging & ReDesign

Small beach style galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Lake Muskoka Island property

Northern Kitchen Studio

Custom island with casual x ends to enhance the look- lots of storage -
Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Coastal Contemporary

Sligh Cabinets Inc.

©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc.
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sub-Zero Dual-Zone Wine Storage Integrated into the Island Cabinetry

Bay Area Kitchens

Sub-Zero has a wide variety of dual-zone wine storage solutions, from under-counter units like this one, to a variety of tall configurations.
This is an example of a large beach style kitchen in Houston with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Thomson Cabinet Install

Simpleside Construction

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white appliances, laminate floors and a peninsula.

Coastal Condo Renovation

Coastal Peach Interiors

A 2005 built Cape Canaveral condo updated to 2021 Coastal Chic. The oversized existing island was relocated to create a functional Coffee/Wine bar with a new Tarra Bianca granite countertop accented with fresh white cabinets. Freshly painted Agreeable Gray walls, new Dorchester laminate plank flooring and blue rolling island further compliment the beautiful new kitchen countertops and gorgeous backsplash.

Longboat Key at The Pierre Guest Suite

Pear Tree Cabinets & Design

These are designs done by John H. Sessions on 20/20 Cabinets built by Peartree Cabinets & Design
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island and beige floor.

Fernlea

D Pearce Constructions Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a beach style galley kitchen pantry in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, laminate benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brandywine Residence

Archology, LLC

This open kitchen plan highlights the island with a brightly colored counter and distinctive features
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor, turquoise benchtop and vaulted.

Beach Modern Condo

Mandala Interior Designs

This compact kitchen has all the amenities of a high end space. The soft gray cabinets combined with the carrara marble like quartz counter tops and clean white penny tile backsplash open up the compact kitchen and keep it light, bright, and clean looking. Using open shelving instead of upper cabinets keep the space open without sacrificing storage.

Hamptons Style Kitchen

Kitchen Connection

Contemporary Hamptons inspired white kitchen with matt white kitchen cabinets and Caesarstone Organic White island bench.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley kitchen pantry in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors and with island.

Oasis Tiny Home Design

Paradise Tiny Homes LLC

Stainless steel dish racks are mounted to the wall freeing up counter space and providing extra storage in this tiny home. This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers with black cabinets. the silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. I mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.

Blue coastal-inspired kitchen with rattan and wicker décor

Stoneham Kitchens

Shipwatch Renovation

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

A renovation of a condo in Wild Dunes
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and multi-coloured benchtop.

Laminate Installation in Encinitas, CA

Green Life Floors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Beach Style Kitchen with Laminate Floors 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!