Photo of a beach style open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen - South Haven, MI

Big Chill

This shabby chic beach kitchen is blanketed in a crisp white, complete with a white Big Chill Retro refrigerator. Aqua blue accents make for refreshing pops of color.

West Hampton Beach House

A Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp

This West Hampton beach home got an entire face lift for Summer of 2016 rental season! A Direct's designer, Kevin, worked with Behan Construction with the kitchen design.

Coastal Style

Treefrog Design

Photography by: Amy Birrer This lovely beach cabin was completely remodeled to add more space and make it a bit more functional. Many vintage pieces were reused in keeping with the vintage of the space. We carved out new space in this beach cabin kitchen, bathroom and laundry area that was nonexistent in the previous layout. The original drainboard sink and gas range were incorporated into the new design as well as the reused door on the small reach-in pantry. The white tile countertop is trimmed in nautical rope detail and the backsplash incorporates subtle elements from the sea framed in beach glass colors. The client even chose light fixtures reminiscent of bulkhead lamps. The bathroom doubles as a laundry area and is painted in blue and white with the same cream painted cabinets and countetop tile as the kitchen. We used a slightly different backsplash and glass pattern here and classic plumbing fixtures.

Timeless Lake Minnetonka

Denali Custom Homes, Inc.

Denali Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Stony Ford

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

White kitchen with white subway tile and blue accent tile, white z-line range, brass fixtures and hardware.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Coastal Living

Total Design Group, LLC

Having appliances near the sink with ample counter top space between them for cooking is a must.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Small Mission Beach Studio

Small Interior Solutions

Taylor Abeel Photography
Design ideas for a small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances and vinyl floors.

CASA P - Lungomare Ostia

Officine Norma

FRANCESCA MAIOLINO
This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Rome with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic splashback and white appliances.

Coastal Farmhouse

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Design ideas for a large beach style galley open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beach Style Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, a drop-in sink, laminate floors, beige floor, quartzite benchtops, white appliances and white benchtop.

Adele + Nicolle в программе "Дачный ответ". (Эфир от 03.06.18)

Кухни Мария

This is an example of a beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, no island and white benchtop.

Ggem Design Co Kitchens

Shannon Ggem Design

Design ideas for a small beach style galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Narrow River

Stephen Sullivan Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Charming Cottage Makeover

T.R. Builder, Inc.

ARC Imaging
Small beach style galley separate kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island and brown floor.

Blanche Lake Cottage

Refreshing Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with light hardwood floors, beige floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Beverly Hills Cottage

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Mark Lohman
Large beach style open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Susan Wilson Interiors

This is an example of a beach style galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Beach Condo Remodel

Nancy Dyer Designs

This bright new coastal kitchen was part of a remodel project in a dated condominium. The owner chose wood looking tile floors throughout. A large, underutilized laundry room was divided in half and a walk-in pantry was created next to the kitchen. Because space was at a premium, a sliding barn door was used. We chose a more coastal looking louvered door. The cabinets originally were light oak which we had painted. The aqua glass subway tile adds a translucent water affect and the Cambria countertops and waterfall side finish the look with a high degree of sparkle.

Glass and handmade tiles backsplash

Midwest Mosaic, Inc.

We had the honor to work with one of the best tiles designer from U.S., Suzi Stern Portugal. She and her husband they bought a house a year ago in Toms River, NJ. They made all the necessary renovations and they design the house in such a way that you feel relaxed and calm, because they brought the outside colors in and everything matches very well. The blue of the ocean and the sky works beautifully as a backdrop to their open concept kitchen and because is so much light in this house, Suzi decided to use glass to reflect the light and to create a high-impact effect. They have an incredible view , but now the kitchen backsplash takes your eyes !

Beach Style Kitchen with White Appliances 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!