Mid-sized tropical galley eat-in kitchen in Geelong with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Custom Kitchen & Pantry Remodel

Orange Home • Design | Remodel | Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Bar

Angela Reynolds Designs

This is an example of an expansive tropical eat-in kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, exposed beam, a farmhouse sink and green benchtop.

SAIANS - RESIDENCIA AL BORDE DEL MAR

FreeHand Arquitectura

Photo of a mid-sized tropical l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and wood.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

The ultimate coastal beach home situated on the shoreintracoastal waterway. The kitchen features white inset upper cabinetry balanced with rustic hickory base cabinets with a driftwood feel. The driftwood v-groove ceiling is framed in white beams. he 2 islands offer a great work space as well as an island for socializng.

Destination Design

Anny Designs

This extravagant design was inspired by the clients’ love for Bali where they went for their honeymoon. The ambience of this cliff top property is purposely designed with pure living comfort in mind while it is also a perfect sanctuary for entertaining a large party. The luxurious kitchen has amenities that reign in harmony with contemporary Balinese decor, and it flows into the open stylish dining area. Dynamic traditional Balinese ceiling juxtaposes complement the great entertaining room that already has a highly decorative full-size bar, compelling wall bar table, and beautiful custom window frames. Various vintage furniture styles are incorporated throughout to represent the rich Balinese cultural heritage ranging from the primitive folk style to the Dutch Colonial and the Chinese styles.

Ka'ohao Kitchen & Pool Renovation

Barker Kappelle Construction, LLC

Tropical u-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Makena Sapele Splendir

Wagner Pacific Group LLC

Ribbon Sapele Cabinetry with black accent finish. Granite countertops, wolf appliances, and Oceanside backsplash tile.
Inspiration for a tropical u-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, brown benchtop, vaulted and wood.

Tamarama - Full renovation

Aranac (Contracting) Pty Ltd

Tropical galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

DETAILS MEUBLES

POSITIV'AGENCEMENT

Inspiration for a large tropical l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop and timber.

Palm Beach Florida Visits Winter Park

Ken Felix Design

Mid-sized tropical u-shaped kitchen in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, marble floors, with island, beige floor and wallpaper.

Custom Kitchen & Pantry Remodel

Orange Home • Design | Remodel | Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Island & Range

Rosemarie Szedula

Light and airy kitchen with an island feel.
This is an example of a large tropical eat-in kitchen in Tampa with louvered cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Mendoza Remodel and Addition

Charles Melanson Architecture

Photo of a tropical u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and vaulted.

West Indies residence with a Twist

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

Tropical Elegance at its best. The West Indies feel with a twist. Using intricate wood details with rich African Mahogany brought out the luster and the brass accents brought out the sparkle. Charm and Class pulled together.

Carson Residence ADU

KYLE CHAN ARCHITECT

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Rosemarie Szedula

Light and airy kitchen with an island feel.
Photo of a large tropical eat-in kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

Puako Bay Kitchen

Tobin Dougherty Architects

Photo of a tropical galley eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with multiple islands and wood.

All Ceiling Designs Tropical 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 Tropical 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!