Large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

Seaside kitchen

H. Miller Bros

Our design process is set up to tease out what is unique about a project and a client so that we can create something peculiar to them. When we first went to see this client, we noticed that they used their fridge as a kind of notice board to put up pictures by the kids, reminders, lists, cards etc… with magnets onto the metal face of the old fridge. In their new kitchen they wanted integrated appliances and for things to be neat, but we felt these drawings and cards needed a place to be celebrated and we proposed a cork panel integrated into the cabinet fronts… the idea developed into a full band of cork, stained black to match the black front of the oven, to bind design together. It also acts as a bit of a sound absorber (important when you have 3yr old twins!) and sits over the splash back so that there is a lot of space to curate an evolving backdrop of things you might pin to it. In this design, we wanted to design the island as big table in the middle of the room. The thing about thinking of an island like a piece of furniture in this way is that it allows light and views through and around; it all helps the island feel more delicate and elegant… and the room less taken up by island. The frame is made from solid oak and we stained it black to balance the composition with the stained cork. The sink run is a set of floating drawers that project from the wall and the flooring continues under them - this is important because again, it makes the room feel more spacious. The full height cabinets are purposefully a calm, matt off white. We used Farrow and Ball ’School house white’… because its our favourite ‘white’ of course! All of the whitegoods are integrated into this full height run: oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and a gigantic pantry cupboard. A sweet detail is the hand turned cabinet door knobs - The clients are music lovers and the knobs are enlarged versions of the volume knob from a 1970s record player.

Arcadia

Bita Interior Design

Large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Olga Waterfront

Designward Inc.

Bill Dean Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Naples Beachfront Custom Residence

BCB Homes, Inc.

Lori Hamilton Photography
This is an example of a large beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Muskoka Cottage

Lisa Stevens & Company, Inc.

Brandon Barre Photography
Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and wood benchtops.

Eclectic Kitchen with Colorful Patterned Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Geometric patterned kitchen tiles from Fireclay Tile in a modern coastal blend of blues, grey and white echo this home's beachy backdrop. All ceramic Fireclay Tile is handmade to order in California. Sample tiles at FireclayTile.com FIRECLAY TILES SHOWN Elongated Diamond Patterned Kitchen Tiles in Caspian Sea, Jade, Calcite, and Magnetite DESIGN + PHOTOGRAPHY Jackson Design & Remodeling

Canal Front

Taylor'd DISTINCTION

Shelley Dowling
This is an example of a beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Boat House on the Long Island Sound

Frank de Biasi Interiors

Stephen Johnson
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in New York with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Sesión interiorismo

Albert Murmur

Inspiration for a beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Complete Remodel - Santa Ana, CA

OC Builders Group

This stunning renovation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room remodel that exudes warmth, style, and individuality. The kitchen boasts a rich tapestry of warm colors, infusing the space with a cozy and inviting ambiance. Meanwhile, the bathroom showcases exquisite terrazzo tiles, offering a mosaic of texture and elegance, creating a spa-like retreat. As you step into the laundry room, be greeted by captivating olive green cabinets, harmonizing functionality with a chic, earthy allure. Each space in this remodel reflects a unique story, blending warm hues, terrazzo intricacies, and the charm of olive green, redefining the essence of contemporary living in a personalized and inviting setting.

Beachy Encinitas Kitchen Remodel

Stel Builders, Inc.

Wood, stone, and glass conjure the natural textures and colors of driftwood and ocean, warming the clean, modern lines of this updated kitchen.
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

South Norwalk Beach Renovation

Michael Smith Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

MASERU

Wood Works Brighton

This compact kitchen packs a mega punch. With wall cabinets all the way up to the ceiling and a clever walk in pantry there is no shortage on space in this modest kitchen. The deep blue and Oak doors look amazing with a clean crisp white Corian work top. MATERIALS- Oak veneer on birch ply doors / Petrol blue laminate on birch ply / Corianders work top

Floating Home 2

Charlie Rawlins

Beach style kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sunny Knoll - Watch Hill, RI

Michael McKinley and Associates, LLC

Cherry full overlay cabinets, dark blue laminate counertops with a metal edge band, cork flooring and doug fir windows. Warren Jagger
Inspiration for a beach style single-wall kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and with island.

Beach House in Santa cruz, CA

Howland Built

The medium hardwood used in the cabinetry and flooring add an interesting contrast to the green tiles and walls as well as the white quartz countertops.

Tallow Street

One Coast Design

You don’t always need new kitchen cabinetry, sometimes making what you have work is a great solution! This beautiful kitchen in the Lowcountry needed a refresh so we knocked down their existing breakfast bar creating a peninsula where all new quartz countertops were now the same height. Pushing in a bank of counter stools increased the seating in this busy kitchen – the heart of the home! Adding a timeless touch of white subway tile lightened and brightened the entire kitchen and bounced light off the new countertops!

Beach Home Michigan City Kitchen

Jody Snider Homes, Inc.

We used a unique worm hole,solid wood flooring to add character to this kitchen, which matches well with the natural colored wood cabinets.
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a triple-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Gulfshore Condominium Remodel

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Cathleen B. Swift shares her design work photos.
Design ideas for a large beach style galley open plan kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Beach Style Kitchen with Medium Wood Cabinets 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!