Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white cabinets and blue splashback.

Whitewater Retreat

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC., Lake Geneva, WI., -What better way to reflect your lake location than with a splash of blue. This kitchen pairs the bold Naval finish from Shiloh Cabinetry with a bright rim of Polar White Upper cabinets. All is balanced with the warmth of their Maple Gunstock finish on the wine/beverage bar and the subtle texture of Shiplap walls.

Elevation Road

Massey Design Group

This home's plentiful views of San Diego Bay provided much inspiration for the colors, tones and textures in this kitchen. Design details include porcelain tile backsplash, soapstone countertops, floating wood shelves and a custom butcher block top for the island.

California Beach Home

Eve Mode Design

Although small in size, the kitchen feels open and airy, with an ocean view. The white cabinets and beveled glass wall tile reflects the water and beach feeling in a contemporary and sophisticated style.

Beach Style Kitchen

Beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hunter Douglas Palm Beach Polysatin Shutters

L & L Window Fashions

Custom Hunter Douglas NewStyle Hybrid Shutters with Front Tilt and BiFold Track
Large beach style galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Kitchen with a View

Windhill Builders

Life's A Beach... Along the Eastern Shore of Massachusetts lies an unexpected beauty. Great Neck, Ipswich, Massachusetts, once pasture for the town’s sheep and cattle, remains a New England secret, a hidden jewel, an oasis for wildlife and beach lovers. The homeowners, long-time Ipswich residents and avid boaters, left their previous Ipswich address, longing for the Great Neck lifestyle, for the fresh salt air, the birds, the beaches and the ocean breeze; NOT for the dark, cramped kitchen that came with this house purchase. Windhill Builders was called in immediately and 3 months later, Voila’! The crisp white kitchen with clean lines, immaculate finishes and dreamy white marble were exactly what the homeowners dreamed of. The custom wine cooler & bar area, barn door and coordinating white mudroom perfected the flow for the homeowners. They love their new coastal cottage! Photo by Eric Roth

She loves Blue and the Beach - Kitchen

Angela Todd Studios | Portland, OR

A stunning modern farmhouse kitchen filled with exciting detail! We kept the cabinets on the traditional side, painted in pale sandy hues (reflecting the beachfront property). A glazed subway tile backsplash and newly placed skylight contrast with the detailed cabinets and create an updated look. The focal point, the rich blue kitchen island, is complemented with a dark wooden butcher block countertop, which creates a surprising burst of color and gives the entire kitchen a chic contemporary vibe. For more about Angela Todd Studios, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/

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John McManus
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley separate kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Pinewold

Whitten Architects

photography by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and white splashback.

Ship Channel

Banks Design Associates, LTD & Simply Home

Large beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback and brown floor.

Classic and Compact

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a small beach style galley separate kitchen in Jacksonville with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Old Florida style kitchen

Constructive Design Services

Mahogany crown, island top, and light rail tie in with the Eastlake Victorian molding that was taken a part from a bedroom set. Hand carved seahorses adorn the upper cabinets.

Dutch Door

Nine Dot Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

LaMer High Rise Personal Residence

Brittany Paige Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

OLD NOYAC PATH

Blue Ocean Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Saratoga Pool House

Mimi Snowden Design

This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets and matchstick tile splashback.

California Cottage in Altadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Photography by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Mid-sized beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a peninsula, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink and medium hardwood floors.

Crystal Springs ~ Bainbridge Island

Carleen Gosney

Caleb Melvin, Caleb Melvin Photography
Photo of a large beach style u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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Oliver Grahame Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley separate kitchen in Gloucestershire with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Beach Style Separate Kitchen 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!