Making a somewhat traditional track home transform to a home with a indoor outdoor vacation vibe. Creating impact areas that gave the home a very custom high end feel. The clients wanted to walk into their home and feel like they were on vacation somewhere tropical.

Belgrave 333, Woodlea Estate

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Kitchen in the Belgrave 333 from the Alpha Collection by JG King Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and yellow benchtop.

Reforma cocina. Papel pintado.

María Herce Hernanz

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and no island.

Rénovation maison de vacances Teyran

Chrysalide Architecture

Le mur porteur de séparation entre la salle à manger et la cuisine a été ouvert. Les circulations ont été retravaillées et la porte du couloir condamnée. La cuisine a été refaite entièrement ainsi que l'arrière cuisine.

Little Base

Junior Arce Diseño & Arquitectura

Junior Arce
Photo of a small tropical single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

KITCHEN Design Revised by Richard Landon

Interior Design Solutions Maui

Kitchen, Island, and Bar design by Richard Landon. Photography by Greg Hoxsie. Interior design by Valorie Spence of Interior Design Solutions, Maui, Hawaii.

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.

Interior Installation - London

Harleen McLean

Ricardo is passionate about sustainable forestry. He specialises in renewable energy using natural systems in nature and we have created an environment that reflects this within his home. In this project we chose paintings that express fluidity and fengshui to embrace the wind and water elements of nature. To purify the air, we created a moss wall and the lush grass carpet generates the comforting sense of forest bathing. The splashback evokes the peaceful experience of walking in the forest amongst a sea of bluebells generating a sense of spring and new beginings. The bathroom is inspired by the vast, lush Amazon Rainforest and it's natural biodiversity. With the artwork here, we created an alluring tranquil space, incorporating natural raw materials and spiritual artefacts, brining a sense of calm and rejuvenation.

Turks & Caicos Villa

GDStones

Here are some images of a beautiful villa recently finished in Turks & Caicos. Our Verona Cream, used extensively on the floors throughout and Shell Gris on the walls in the bathrooms. The client wanted a white stone for the floor that would not track and wear like many other white limestone products on the market. Or to use a limestone that is too beige or grey. The Verona Cream is the whitest limestone available but had the durability the client desired. We have used this limestone in not only prestigious residential developments but also commercial applications. With low porosity and good density this limestone was the only choice.

Oceanview Condo Remodel

Jewels Interiors

This stunning open contemporary space was updated with rich dark teal walls that resemble the ocean water colors that the room over looks, the round wall mirrors open the space and brings the beautiful ocean inside! The Glass table with white leather dining chairs, the ocean mosaic floor lamp, tropical accessories and white sofa gives the room a Classy Caribbean feel.

1900 Taylor St.

John Webb Construction and Design

This custom IKEA kitchen remodel was designed by removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room expanding the space creating a larger kitchen with eat-in island. The custom IKEA cabinet fronts and walnut cabinets were built by Dendra Doors. We created a custom exhaust hood for under $1,800 using the IKEA DATID fan insert and building a custom surround painted white with walnut trim providing a minimalistic appearance at an affordable price. The tile on the back of the island was hand painted and imported to us finishing off this quirky one of a kind kitchen.

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.

Custom Green Accent Cabinetry

Rob Hall's Kitchens Plus / High Country Cabinetry

Mid-sized tropical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

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.

Acapulco

Les Cuisines de Barbara

Photo of a small tropical single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback and light hardwood floors.

Covert 3

Edgewater Contractors Inc

Matt McCourtney
Expansive tropical single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Driftwood and Turquoise

Waterview Kitchens

Kitchen Dining

Gilbert Design Group

St. Pete Beach Whole-House Remodel and Addition

J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.

Light and fresh air abound in this beautiful St. Pete Beach bayfront whole-house remodel with new addition. Transformed from an outdated 1970s ranch style home, the vaulted ceiling, expansive windows and coastal colors bring the views of Boca Ciega Bay into the home. An award-winning kitchen set on rustic bamboo flooring and amongst stylistic moldings and finishes make this home comfortable and unique. photography by Glen Wilson, courtesy of PGT Industries

Interiorismo Apartamento 20 m² en Orcasur, Madrid

Aditum Studio

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Inspiration for a small tropical single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, pink splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Tropical Open Plan 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!