This is an example of a mid-sized tropical single-wall separate kitchen in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, glass tile splashback, with island, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Installations

Sculpt Fireplace Collection

When you think of a typical Queensland home, you don’t always expect to see a fireplace! The guys at @bbqandfireplacecentre have been family owned and operated for over 30 years - bringing life to family homes just like this one with their impressive fireplace installations. If you love this design - save it to your Instagram for future home renovations, or check out our range of fireplaces on the Sculpt website. https://sculptfireplaces.com.au

Warm White

ZERO9

The living room revolves around the botanical painting which influences the choice of furnishings of the furniture around. The all white flooring symbolises the snow and the copper chinnar leaves scattered on the floor bring in the flavour of the fall season. The vertical fins on pivot add an element of privacy to the dinning area as well as create an interesting and playful element in living space.

Spice Residence

Nathan Verri Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cairns with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, window splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Halo Bay Retreat

Stephanie Brown Inc.

Photography by Living Maui Media
This is an example of a large tropical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Stair Solution

Richard Landon Design

Designing a new staircase to connect all three levels freed up space for this kitchen. Before, my client had to squeeze through a narrow opening in the corner of the kitchen to access an equally narrow stair to the basement. In the process of evaluating the space we discovered there was no foundation under the kitchen walls! Noticing that the entry to their home was little used--everyone came right in to the kitchen--gave me the idea that we could connect the kitchen to the entry and convert it into a pantry! Hence, the white painted brick--that wall was formerly an exterior wall. William Feemster

Tropical Kitchen

This is an example of a tropical galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and medium hardwood floors.

Kapalua Textures

Rick Ryniak Architects

Inspiration for a large tropical open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and multiple islands.

Kumukehu Lot 11

GM Construction, Inc.

Jeff Warren Photography
This is an example of a tropical l-shaped kitchen in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Gilbert Island Waterfront

Cantoni Irvine

Large tropical l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Kona Renewal

Fine Design Interiors, Inc.

Ian Lindsey
Design ideas for a large tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, with island, brown floor, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood floors.

RUSTICASA | Casa do Brezo | Paredes de Coura

RUSTICASA

© Rusticasa
This is an example of a small tropical single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

Structures Building Company

Photo by Tria Giovan
This is an example of a tropical kitchen in Charleston with panelled appliances, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Villa Kya

Isabelle Robyns

Inspiration for a tropical kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets.

Transformation d'une ancienne poste

Adeline Pithois-Guillou

Tropical l-shaped kitchen in Nantes with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Tropical Bamboo Kitchen

Plus Interiors

This tropical bamboo kitchen includes convenient storage accessories, such as a dedicated pull-out spice rack, that provide efficiency for the homeowner, who loves to cook and entertain guests. Other cabinet accessories include a built-in pantry and appliance wall, lift-up mixer shelving and a prep sink adjacent to the cooktop.

Kukio Lot 11

GM Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a tropical kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and beige floor.

Leucadia Family HOme

Steffen Construction & Design

Photo of a mid-sized tropical galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Tropical Home

BARRETT STUDIO architects

This bioclimatic custom residence on a small lake in Orlando, Florida, brings open, flow through living to its tropical garden site. Three pavilions provide live/work/guest spaces, intertwining architecture with awesome mature live oaks. Dramatic cantilevers provide shade and dynamic movement. The simplicity of the architecture meets a cooly casual materials palette, including ocala block, galvalume, and corrugated cement siding on the exterior, with terrazzo floors, louvered windows and exposed block on the interior.

The Barefoot Bay Cottage

The Designory

The Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

Tropical Kitchen with Flat-panel Cabinets 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!