Beach style l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Van Drunen Project 2019

Freestyle Interiors

Photo of a large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, timber and recessed.

Custom Kitchen in Nantucket

J. Graham Goldsmith Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and recessed.

Sawfish Bay ON the Water

Waterview Kitchens

Beautiful coastal kitchen. White perimeter with stunning soft green island cabinetry. Driftwood floors with driftwood tray ceiling
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

From Bitter to Sweet

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Zeus Park - Kitchen/Dining

Vogl Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Beechwood

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless, and ideally positioned on a picturesque street in the 4100 block, discover this dream home by Jessica Koltun Home. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece. Countless custom features and finishes include museum-quality walls, white oak beams, reeded cabinetry, stately millwork, and white oak wood floors with custom herringbone patterns. First-floor amenities include a barrel vault, a dedicated study, a formal and casual dining room, and a private primary suite adorned in Carrara marble that has direct access to the laundry room. The second features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an oversized game room that could also be used as a sixth bedroom. This is your opportunity to own a designer dream home.

Lakehouse for the Whole Family

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Collaroy Kitchen

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped kitchen pantry in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Mequash

Cynthia Hayes Interior Design

Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, timber and recessed.

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.

Hampton's-Inspired in Nebraska

Nathan Homes LLC

Beach style open plan kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and recessed.

Moore St House

BD Building Design

Photo of a large beach style galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Sawfish Bay ON the Water

Waterview Kitchens

Beautiful coastal kitchen. White perimeter with stunning soft green island cabinetry. Driftwood floors with driftwood tray ceiling
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Cherry Hills Village Kitchen Renovation

Factor Design Build

The goal of this kitchen remodel was to create a more functional and enlarged kitchen because the owner is an avid cook. Expanding the available space for the kitchen involved moving the patio doors to the family room to access the backyard under a newly constructed porch roof. The owners stand at different heights and the goal of the overall kitchen design was to be a comfortable workspace for all the residents. They opted to eliminate upper cabinets, since they are hard to reach and instead incorporate tall pantry-style cabinets at the north wall, complete with a very important breakfast coffee, smoothie, and juice station that is "hidden" behind tuck-away doors. Every inch of the kitchen was considered to store all their essentials, including a designated spot for a step-stool. This kitchen design also incorporates double dishwashers. This self-described style is New Traditional with a West coast cool-casual with some east coast English antiques and that are reflected in the home elsewhere, The home also reflected a slightly French design style, so Factor Design Build aimed for a clean, classic, and timeless look with a custom Venetian plaster hood, Quartzite countertops, and inset cabinets. The view to the backyard was enhanced by flanking the hood with large windows. The clients felt that it was important that most-touched items be high-quality and unlacquered metal, so the cabinet hardware is by Ashley Norton, and the plumbing fixtures from Waterworks. The clients had a special affinity for the Chamonix quartzite for the countertops and splash.

Hampton's-Inspired in Nebraska

Nathan Homes LLC

This is an example of a beach style open plan kitchen in Omaha with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and recessed.

The Cape View

Windsor Properties

This is an example of a beach style kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and recessed.

Ocotillo Lakes Kitchen Remodel

The TomKat Studio + TomKat Real Estate

Modern black and white kitchen expansion and remodel designed by The TomKat Studio
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Coastal Condo

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

Light blue, shaker cabinetry by Decor lends itself to the beachy coastal feel this homeowner wanted to achieve, in their Florida condo. With Sub-Zero - Wolf appliances, a concealed ventilation hood, a built in microwave and plenty of storage, this kitchen can handle a large group at any given time.

Holiday Home

Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms

DESIGN BRIEF “A family home to be lived in not just looked at” placed functionality as main priority in the extensive renovation of this coastal holiday home. Existing layout featured: – Inadequate bench space in the cooking zone – An impractical and overly large walk in pantry – Torturous angles in the design of the house made work zones cramped with a frenetic aesthetic at odds with the linear skylights creating disharmony and an unbalanced feel to the entire space. – Unappealing seating zones, not utilising the amazing view or north face space WISH LIST – Comfortable retreat for two people and extend family, with space for multiple cooks to work in the kitchen together or to a functional work zone for a couple. DESIGN SOLUTION – Removal of awkward angle walls creating more space for a larger kitchen – External angles which couldn’t be modified are hidden, creating a rational, serene space where the skylights run parallel to walls and fittings. NEW KITCHEN FEATURES – A highly functional layout with well-defined and spacious cooking, preparing and storage zones. – Generous bench space around cooktop and sink provide great workability in a small space – An inviting island bench for relaxing, working and entertaining for one or many cooks – A light filled interior with ocean views from several vantage points in the kitchen – An appliance/pantry with sliding for easy access to plentiful storage and hidden appliance use to keep the kitchen streamlined and easy to keep tidy. – A light filled interior with ocean views from several vantage points in the kitchen – Refined aesthetics which welcomes, relax and allows for individuality with warm timber open shelves curate collections that make the space feel like it’s a home always on holidays.

Beach Style Kitchen with Recessed 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!