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.

Waialae Residence

WhiteSpace Architects

Inspiration for a large tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

The Globetrotters' Haven

Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

Tropical u-shaped kitchen in Mumbai with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

Waterfront Paradise

Brandon Development Enterprises Inc.

Manuel Castillo
This is an example of a tropical l-shaped kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Natural Beauty

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

The kitchen feels so serene as you enter from the pool area.
This is an example of a large tropical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Indian River Retreat

Vogl Architects

This is an example of a large tropical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sea Cliff Huntington Beach

Remodel Experts, Inc.

Design ideas for a large tropical l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Architectural Design & Construction

Tropical Light Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, a peninsula and multi-coloured benchtop.

North Valley Pastoral

ECOterra Design Build

Looking lengthwise down the galley-style kitchen. Although it is a smaller kitchen, it has been designed for maximum convenience and has abundant storage.

Wrottesley Road, London, NW10

Marsh & Parsons

Photo of a mid-sized tropical galley open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Sullivans Island Residence V

Dickson Dunlap Studios

Dickson Dunlap Studios
Design ideas for a tropical kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, metallic splashback, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hale Hano Hano a Kala

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

In the kitchen the plantation style detailing is seen in the traditional style sconce lights and oil rubbed bronze hardware. The white shaker cabinets make the kitchen feel light and airy while the ebony island adds contrast. The wicker stools and blinds add warmth to the otherwise white pallet. The glass pendants are seeded glass with hemp rope detailing, we continued the use of seeded glass on the glass cabinet doors to create a sense of continuity to the space.

Tropical Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, grey splashback and brown floor.

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.

Kapalua Textures

Rick Ryniak Architects

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

Kauna'oa Traditional Hawaiian Residence

Stephen Green Architecture, Inc.

Ian Lindsey
Inspiration for a large tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and a peninsula.

Cardiff Family Kitchen

LJS Design Inc

This Cardiff Family Kitchen is designed to be a fun central meeting place for many of the days activities. The french doors give everyone direct access to the exterior patio and ocean breezes. while the large picture window overlooks a more intimate patio that holds the spa. The large chefs range serves to be flexible enough to prepare large dinners for entertaining many or everyday family dinners. The center prep island counter suits this floor plan well as it redirects traffic out of the cooking zone while keeping everyone close enough for conversation.

Transitional / Tropical Kitchen Model Home

A Coastal Home LLC

Design ideas for a large tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

All Islands 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!