Design ideas for a large tropical eat-in kitchen in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and blue splashback.

Eden Creek

Homes by Aburton

Design ideas for a large tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

Kilauea, Kauai

Anderson/Collier Architects

This is an example of a tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and with island.

Aqualane

Lotus Architecture

Private, single-family residence. Custom designed by Lotus Architecture, Inc. of Naples, FL. Visit our website to view all of our exquisite custom homes of SWFL.

The Bondi

John Cannon Homes

The Bondi designed and built by John Cannon Homes in a Tampa, Florida waterfront community. This two-story home at 3,681SF is designed to be a place where a family can create a legacy of rich, joyful stories to be told and re-told through the years. A home filled with amenities that provide the perfect setting to live and play in the best traditions of the Florida lifestyle. The Bondi floorplan features 3 bedrooms, 4 Baths, great room, bonus room, study and 2-car garage. Gene Pollux Photography

Walnut Kitchen

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, blue splashback and grey floor.

90-Day Kitchen Remodel Bonita Springs FL Bonita Bay

Progressive Design Build

In less than 90 days after work began, a dated kitchen is brought back to life with current trends and technologies, along with a neutral color palette. Introduced to Progressive Design Build from a trusted referral, Mike and Holly approached their kitchen remodel with some trepidation. They had interviewed several contractors who were unsuccessful at solving key traffic flow issues around an island cabinet they wanted—until they met Progressive. As restaurant owners, the husband and wife team were very familiar with remodeling contractors, having renovated many restaurants in the past. Design/build remodeling, however, was new to them. After learning more about the benefits of working with a design/build firm, Mike and Holly met with Progressive’s certified kitchen and bath designer, Betty Appleby. They understood immediately the value of teaming up with design and construction professionals early in the process. Mike and Holly had done a lot of their own research and were clear about what they wanted. They had visions of an island cabinet being more usable and accessible. Progressive Design Build brought that vision to life. While the project was under construction, the homeowners avoided the noise and dust by taking frequent trips to Europe and New York, trusting the entire remodeling project to Progressive Design Build. When they returned, all aspects of their functional and stylistic design needs were met. Details of the finished project include a faux finish copper range hood, custom cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a new wet bar adjacent to the kitchen, and porcelain tile flooring throughout. The refrigerator was disguised using custom cabinet appliance panels, effectively integrating it with the cabinetry wall for a unified look. This project was completed on time and on budget. As a result, the homeowners hired Progressive Design Build to complete two more home remodeling projects for them.

Kuranda Residence

bàlay Vandyke

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Citrus Isles

Garza Contractors LLC

This is an example of a large tropical single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Kitchen & Pantry Remodel

Orange Home • Design | Remodel | Build

Photo of a mid-sized tropical l-shaped kitchen pantry 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 and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

David Hartley-Sawgrass Country Club-Kitchen, Bath and Wet bar remodel

Woodsman Kitchens and Floors

This is an example of an expansive tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

World Travelers' Beach Retreat

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

Alabaster shaker style cabinets by Eudora with Black Leather Granite tops. The shell backsplash and beadboard backing on the island lend itself to the beach location. Rollout trays house the new cookware our client bought to use in their new beautiful kitchen.

Tropical Kitchen

Larissa Hicks- S&W Kitchens, Inc.

Rickie Agapito
Mid-sized tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Brooktree Ranch Remodel

Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations

Photos by Curtis Lawson
Design ideas for a large tropical galley kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Kitchens

A.D.S. Designs

Cooper Photography
Photo of a mid-sized tropical u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Maui Pualoa Nani

Lee Kartis Home Design

Built in 1998, the 2,800 sq ft house was lacking the charm and amenities that the location justified. The idea was to give it a "Hawaiiana" plantation feel. Exterior renovations include staining the tile roof and exposing the rafters by removing the stucco soffits and adding brackets. Smooth stucco combined with wood siding, expanded rear Lanais, a sweeping spiral staircase, detailed columns, balustrade, all new doors, windows and shutters help achieve the desired effect. On the pool level, reclaiming crawl space added 317 sq ft. for an additional bedroom suite, and a new pool bathroom was added. On the main level vaulted ceilings opened up the great room, kitchen, and master suite. Two small bedrooms were combined into a fourth suite and an office was added. Traditional built-in cabinetry and moldings complete the look.

Traditional, Cozy Beach House

Kristin Lam Interiors

Beach kitchen uses sand dollars in a mozaic for the back splash. Cabinets stained in the color of driftwood.
Inspiration for a small tropical single-wall open plan kitchen in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances and porcelain floors.

Wedgwood Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Coast to Coast Design, LLC

This kitchen is more of a galley style space so we made sure to provide space on either side of the range for prep and working. Balancing the refrigerator and pantry on each end gave a nice clean look and kept the space functional. Coast to Coast Design, LLC

Lands End

D'Asign Source

A new gourmet kitchen along with octagon shaped dining room was added overlooking the ocean.
Photo of a large tropical open plan kitchen in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Tropical Kitchen with Porcelain Floors 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!