Renovations + Design by Allison Merritt Design, Photography by Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

W. Creekside Residence

Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)

Casey Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style u-shaped kitchen in Houston with with island, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, open cabinets, a farmhouse sink, white splashback and timber splashback.

Waypoint Living Spaces Gallery

By Design Kitchen and Bath Solutions

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Row Boat Row

peter c quinn architect

joshuacurryphotography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and timber splashback.

Thrasher Court - Surf Cottage

ONYX DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

Architecture and Interiors: Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design; Emily Cox, Director of Interiors and Michelle Suddeth, Design Assistant Floors: Painted Hardwoods Walls: Shiplap Lights: Vintage Marine Pendants Plumbing & Appliances: Ferguson Enterprises

Coastal Cottage

Kustom Home Design

We transformed an outdated, lack luster beach house on Fripp Island into a coastal retreat complete with southern charm and bright personality. The main living space was opened up to allow for a charming kitchen with open shelving, white painted ship lap, a large inviting island and sleek stainless steel appliances. Nautical details are woven throughout adding to the charisma and simplistic beauty of this coastal home. New dark hardwood floors contrast with the soft white walls and cabinetry, while also coordinating with the dark window sashes and mullions. The new open plan allows an abundance of natural light to wash through the interior space with ease. Tropical vegetation form beautiful views and welcome visitors like an old friend to the grand front stairway. The play between dark and light continues on the exterior with crisp contrast balanced by soft hues and warm stains. What was once nothing more than a shelter, is now a retreat worthy of the paradise that envelops it.

Seaside Sophistication

Toledo Geller

Jacob Snavely
Photo of a beach style kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, marble benchtops and with island.

Escondido Remodel

Vintage Timberworks

A dramatic contrast between the dark green cabinets, brass pulls, and reclaimed wood make this kitchen remodel really pop!
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, turquoise cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cocina abierta al jardín

Santos Studio

Photo of a beach style kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.

cuisine dévoilée

LPASSE DESIGN

création d'une cuisine en collaboration avec Amélie Vigneron , dans un bel espace entrée avec une vue mer . Le choix de faire disparaître le bois sous la peinture blanche est pour garder l'importance de ce bord de mer . la partie haute permet d'intégrer les climatisations de la maison , enceintes de musique et système de porte relevante .

Cape House

Payne | Bouchier Fine Builders

This project included extensive modernization and an updated HVAC system for use as a four-season retreat. Notable features of the renovated home include millwork walls and ceilings and a delicate suspended metal stair that rises to a viewing deck facing the ocean. Design: Lynn Hopkins Architect and C & J Katz Studio Photography: Eric Roth Photography

Kitchen

Linda Cloutier Kitchens and Baths, LLC

Photos by: John Hession
Photo of a beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and timber splashback.

Coastal Cottage

Kustom Home Design

Beach House Renovation

Michael Smith Architects

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Miner Lake Cottage Remodel

Strongwood Homes

Photo Credit: Sanderson Photography, Inc. Green Bay, WI
Design ideas for a beach style galley kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, white splashback, timber splashback and no island.

Centre Beach

Tamarack North

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bald Head Island Marina

Cape Fear Design and Build LLC

Photographer: Joshua Curry
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island and timber splashback.

Beach Style Kitchen with Timber 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!