Melissa Sharp, Designer at Kitchen & Bath Concepts

Royal Oaks Large Outdoor Kitchen, with Alfresco appliances, Danver/Brown Jordan outdoor cabinetry, Dekton couentertops, natural stone floors and backsplash, Vent A Hood ventilation, custom outdoor furniture form Leaisure Collections.

Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

While this client is not on the road, he loves to cook for his family and closest friends. This is why this kitchen has the top of the line modern appliances, gas cooktop, and a whole back up pantry storage around the corner with full size refrigerator, freezer, and a wine fridge. Client asked us for a sleek and functional kitchen that has a dual purpose: it acts as an every day kitchen for the family, and it can be closed off from the areas of the house with hidden doors to become a catering kitchen for the parties. In lieu of traditional hood and pendants, we designed an incredible stainless steel hood that supports cantilevered structure with LED panel providing functional lighting over the island. This design was inspired by a fashion runway show catwalk and this kitchen certainly is a show stage for culinary excellence. The sleek design allows you to move around the kitchen without protruding catching handles. The doors and drawers incorporate state of the art technology allowing for simple tap or push on the surface for the cabinetry to open. This is especially useful when your hands have food on them when you’re cooking as you are able to use your knee or thigh to activate doors to open. Even refrigerator and freezer have a fully integrated hidden custom pull handle that looks like a vertical reveal – this allows for good grip to pull the heavy doors with suction, and the white acrylic panels are very easy to keep clean. Positions of two sinks on the island were specifically placed in the locations to facilitate the steps in food preparation - having them both on a single working surface makes it easier to work between them without dropping food or dripping water on the floors while preparing for cooking. Island incorporates a tall counter to sit at for a quick bite or just to stand around with you friends as you are preparing a meal. . This island truly is the heart of the kitchen and the heart of this home. Photography: Craig Denis

Longboat Key, Florida

Orange Moon Interiors

Perfectly renovated kitchen featuring Cafe Line appliances and a custom walnut countertop.
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

In The Spotlight

Morrison Interiors

A combination of stain finishes and textures along with the waterfall island bring interest to this gorgeous kitchen. Photos by: Rod Foster
Inspiration for an expansive beach style galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Beach House Kitchen

Jules Duffy Designs

Design: Jules Duffy Design; This kitchen was gutted to the studs and renovated TWICE after 2 burst pipe events! It's finally complete! With windows and doors on 3 sides, the kitchen is flooded with amazing light and beautiful breezes. The finishes were selected from a driftwood palate as a nod to the beach one block away, The limestone floor (beyond practical) dares all to find the sand traveling in on kids' feet. Tons of storage and seating make this kitchen a hub for entertaining. Photography: Laura Moss

Twin Pines Cottage

The Rauland Agency, Inc.

Custom Wood Countertops and compact appliances along with built-in cabinets and shelves showcase the antique tack sink from a local horse barn
Small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Classic Shingle Style

Daniel Conlon Architects

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Racing Beach Pool House

Salt Architecture Inc.

Beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, coloured appliances, limestone floors, no island and beige floor.

Little Balboa Island

Anne Michaelsen Design

Mark Lohman Photography
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sunset Marina Residence

Becker Morgan Group, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Big beautiful kitchen features an inland with plenty of workspace and a beach mu

Tradewinds Tile & Stone

Design ideas for a large beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, a double-bowl sink, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and limestone floors.

Luxury Barn Conversion Holiday Cottage

Coral Interiors

Coastal themed open plan kitchen for luxury Dorset holiday cottage. Open shelving. Grey painted kitchen. Blue island. Farrow & Ball
Design ideas for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dorset with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and yellow benchtop.

Beach House South Hampmton Style

martha picciotti

Adrian Valle
Inspiration for a beach style galley kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback and limestone floors.

Kauai

Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.

Another Island, this one in the Kitchen.
Large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Luxury Barn Conversion Holiday Cottage

Coral Interiors

Coastal themed open plan kitchen for luxury Dorset holiday cottage. Open shelving. Grey painted kitchen. Blue island. Farrow & Ball
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dorset with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island and white benchtop.

Beach House - Perdido - Pensacola

Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture

Greg Reigler
Large beach style galley open plan kitchen in Birmingham with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, with island and limestone floors.

Longboat Key, Florida

Orange Moon Interiors

Ocean Marsh Road - Kitchen

ONYX DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

Photography: Dana Hoff Architecture and Interiors: Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design; Scott Anderson, Principal Architect/ Mark Moehring, Project Architect/ Adam Wilson, Associate Architect and Project Manager/ Ryan Smith, Associate Architect/ Michelle Suddeth, Director of Interiors/Emily Cox, Director of Interior Architecture/Anna Bett Moore, Designer & Procurement Expeditor/Gina Iacovelli, Design Assistant Cabinetry Designer: Jill Frey Pendants: Arteriors Barstools: Hickory Chair Floors: French Limestone Backsplash: Soapstone Custom Hood: Stainless steel with brass accents

Beach Style Kitchen

This is an example of an expansive beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, limestone floors, multiple islands, white floor, raised-panel cabinets, panelled appliances and white benchtop.

Kona Bay Estates

Carrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 Director

Large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Beach Style Kitchen with Limestone 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!