Large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Oak & Painted Kitchen Mix

Drifthouse Design

This mix of traditional painted cabinetry with warm white oak will gives this kitchen a timeless finish for years to come. Custom Cabinetry and Floating shelves made this project a show-stopper.

El Segundo Beach House

popix designs

Photo of a beach style l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Megansett Shingle Style

William Lee Architect & Associates, LLC

Inspiration for a beach style eat-in kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and timber.

Long Beach, NY Kitchen Renovation

Jamie D. Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Waterfront Home

Joni Spear Interior Design

The kitchen island painted in Sherwin Williams, ""Navel", boldly contrasts the stark white perimeter cabinets. Visual Comfort's "Desmond Open Oval Lantern" in the aged iron finish monumentally hangs above.

Coastal Kitchen Remodel | West Jordan, Utah

Dwellify

After living in this home for six years, this family decided it was time to upgrade their kitchen. With three young, but growing boys, the home was in need of a more functional layout, additional countertop space, and lots more storage. The result?... A kitchen that will be the heart of their home for years to come.

Bayfront

J G Popper Custom Builder LLC

This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets and with island.

Adore Home Magazine Home Reno

Tile Touch

This is an example of a beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with white splashback, ceramic splashback, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

University Hills Residence

Jette Creative

Large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white splashback.

Twin Post Road

Jessica Koltun Home

One of a kind opportunity to own a California Contemporary ranch style dream home, beautifully renovated by S3 Real Estate with interior design by Jessica Koltun. Situated on a gracious lot with lush landscaping, this dream home is filled with an abundance of natural light & luxury details around every turn. A well thought out floor plan features two dining areas, an oversized living room, & an island that can seat six. Designer details include luxury finishes & fixtures including Walker Zanger marble, Rejuvenation fixtures & Bedrosians tile. Guest suite with ensuite bath, two bedrooms with a Jack & Jill, and an Owner's suite you must see to believe.

Three Arch Cottage

Nate Fischer Interiors

Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Turramurra House

Bawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors

Galley kitchen with servery window
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open plan kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and timber.

The Breezeway

Heliconia

Integrated bespoke cabinetry, butlers pantry and feature island bench are just some of the features of this functional and beautiful kitchen.
Inspiration for a large beach style galley kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, white benchtop, vaulted, timber, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Beach Style Kitchen

Beach style l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Coastal Bungalow

Lola Interiors

Design ideas for a beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Classic Cutie

Niche Design Co | Chelsey Mathieson

Small beach style u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Lisa & Leroy

Knowing that grandkids come to visit, we added a movable dining table for the crafters, bakers, and future chefs. With an optional leaf insert, the table can be moved away from the island to create a dining space for the whole family.

Bright Kitchen Renovation - Atlanta

Innovative Design Build

Our clients wanted to stay true to the style of this 1930's home with their kitchen renovation. Changing the footprint of the kitchen to include smaller rooms, we were able to provide this family their dream kitchen with all of the modern conveniences like a walk in pantry, a large seating island, custom cabinetry and appliances. It is now a sunny, open family kitchen.

Beach Style Kitchen with with Island 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!