This is an example of a large beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Kitchen

GMF+ASSOCIATES architects

Photo of a small beach style open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Ney Circle

Artisan Custom Homes

Large beach style l-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Oceanfront in Aptos

Kitchen Studio Monterey

Inspiration for a beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Harbor Cottages

Kate Anderson Studio

The cooking kitchen.
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Relaxing Summer Retreat on Lake Geneva

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

The homeowners wish-list when searching for properties in the Geneva Lake area included: low-maintenance, incredible lake views, a pier but also a house that needed a lot of work because they were searching for a true project. After months of designing and planning, a bright and open design of the great room was created to maximize the room’s incredible view of Geneva Lake. Nautical touches can be found throughout the home, including the rope detailing on the overhead light fixture, in the coffee table accessories and the child-sized replica wooden boat. The crisp, clean kitchen has thoughtful design details, like the vintage look faucet and a mosaic outline of Geneva Lake in the back splash. This project was featured in the Summer 2019 issue of Lakeshore Living

Generational summer retreat

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The stained glass window over the sink was from the original cottage and now welcomes the family to all cook together and share meals. Memories are made here. Each wall has a function which works for one chef or many. The pantry door is hiding floor to ceiling shelving for bulk overflow.

Kitchen

GMF+ASSOCIATES architects

This tiny house is a remodel project on a house with two bedrooms, plus a sleeping loft, as photographed. It was originally built in the 1970's, converted to serve as an Air BnB in a resort community. It is in-the-works to remodel again, this time coming up to current building codes including a conventional switchback stair and full bath on each floor. Upon completion it will become a plan for sale on the website Down Home Plans.

Dinzole Beach Condo, Before & After

Sognare Unlimited

We took out the large column to create a more open concept living space. The ceiling feature in the dining area creates the illusion that the ceilings are taller.

Relaxing Summer Retreat on Lake Geneva

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

Harbor Cottages

Kate Anderson Studio

The efficiency kitchen.
Photo of a small beach style single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and wood.

Wood & Beauty

B. Gallant Homes Ltd.

Breakfast bar with skylight and wood ceiling.
Design ideas for a beach style kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Oceanfront in Aptos

Kitchen Studio Monterey

Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Drift Wood Residence

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

A new-construction, year-round vacation home was custom-built for a family to enjoy the natural beauty of West Marin, California. The home is sited on the beach, so understanding how to build on sand (instead of soil) and selecting the right materials that would withstand ongoing erosion from the ocean and salt air were both critical to the success of the project. Even in the most ideal circumstances climate can present challenges, but as this was a COVID-era project in a relatively remote location, we also faced supply chain issues and labor issues. Fortunately, we were able to draw on our decades of experience to identify solutions and work collaboratively with the geotechnical engineer, structural engineer, and subcontractors to ensure that everyone was aligned on the design vision and how we would achieve it. Our backgrounds as craftspeople and the project manager’s experience as an architect allowed our team to work in lockstep with the design team.

Kitchen Renovation

Tigo Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Private Resident Custom Home in Fort Lauderdale

Bali Design Group

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with marble benchtops, white splashback, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Living Room Hand-Hewn Timbers | New Mexico

Trestlewood

Reclaimed Wood Products: Hand-Hewn Timbers Photoset #: 61354
Photo of a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Niguel Shores Kitchen Design Consult

Jenna Grace Interiors

This delightful kitchen incorporates layered textures in all the right ways! Light grey and turquoise shaker cabinets, countertops reminiscent of ocean white caps, stunning glass tile in a chevron pattern, and a rustic wood ceiling to level up this design in just the right way!

Chino Hills Custom Inset Kitchen

Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and wood.

Relaxing Summer Retreat on Lake Geneva

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

Beach Style Kitchen with Wood 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!