This four-story cottage bungalow is designed to perch on a steep shoreline, allowing homeowners to get the most out of their space. The main level of the home accommodates gatherings with easy flow between the living room, dining area, kitchen, and outdoor deck. The midlevel offers a lounge, bedroom suite, and the master bedroom, complete with access to a private deck. The family room, kitchenette, and beach bath on the lower level open to an expansive backyard patio and pool area. At the top of the nest is the loft area, which provides a bunk room and extra guest bedroom suite.

Bradshaw Residence

Nesting Place Interiors

Jessie Preza

Refreshing Beach Style Full House Remodel in Redmond

Shepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath

Here’s a beach-style kitchen that I’m sure you would feel at home in. This single-wall kitchen is part of a great room and was designed to maintain the fresh and airy feel of the entire house while also incorporating a countryside vibe by adding some rustic elements to the space. It features white beaded inset cabinets, dark gray granite countertops, light green textured elongated hex tiles that match those on the fireplace, and a rustic island with an undermount sink and an eat-in kitchen area.

Flying Point Custom Home

Peter B. Rice & Co

The kitchen, entry, and living room is all contained at the front of the house facing the ocean. The custom painted (Benjamin Moore White Dove) shaker cabinets were built and finished in our shop. A bench seat with storage was integrated into the island. Pine was used to cover the entire cathedral ceiling. A White Oak wide plank engineered floor was installed throughout the home. Photo by Anthony Crisafulli Photography

Coastal Cutie

kellydesigns

The island was an l-shaped and did not allow for good funsction. When planning the new kitchen it was important to add storage, work space and better flow The living room has soaring cathedral ceilings with lots of natural light.The kitchen was redone to allow a better flow with custom cabinets and ope floor plan with family room. The addition of a wall of cabinets in the playroom afforded these clients the much needed storage space their home was lacking, and helps to keep the playroom tidy! Photos by Diane Wagner

Blanco Gabrielle Granite

Courtney Thomas Design

We made some small structural changes and then used coastal inspired decor to best complement the beautiful sea views this Laguna Beach home has to offer. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/

West Sussex Modern Beach House

Lisette Voute Designs

The deep navy of the kitchen units contrasts the clean lines of the white granite countertops and central island, with panelling for extra detail and hidden storage beneath. We sourced the large basket shades from Vietnam. They provide a striking feature, matched in colour and texture by the wicker stools, both elements bringing symmetry and natural, organic materials to the space. The warmth of these features is echoed in brass hardware throughout and natural wood finish of the exposed wine rack. Photographer: Nick George

Subway Tile Detail

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This summer cottage on the shores of Geneva Lake was ready for some updating. Where the kitchen peninsula currently sits was a wall that we removed. It opened up the room to the living and dining areas. They layout is perfect for summertime entertaining and weekend guests.

Coastal Kitchen Remodel with Blue Backsplash and White Cabinets

Classic Home Improvements

This coastal kitchen features a large farmhouse sink with industrial lighting above. All the fixtures and hardware are brushed nickel with quartz countertops. The pastel backsplash adds character while keeping it neutral to this open concept layout, Perimeter cabinets: Starmark Crew, Maple wood, Roseville Style in a Marshmallow Creme Finish. Perimeter Countertops: Della Terra Tullamore Quartz Island Cabinets: Woodland, Hickory Wood, Rustic Farmstand style, reclaimed patina finish. Island Countertop: Della Terra Nouveau Calacatta quartz. Backplash is a stunning: Province Town bevel lantern, flat liner and bead in Surfside Blue with customes bleached wood grout. Tile floor is Barrique Vert and the walls are painted SW7009 Pearly whites (eggshell) with ceiling paint in SW7004 Snowbound (flat) photos by Preview First

Chic Seaside Gem

Richard Moody & Sons Construction LLC

Coutts St, Bulimba

Imagine Property Development

custom timber veneer kitchen with integrated appliances

White Kitchens

Mike's Factory Direct

Seattle Style: Beach Style Room: Kitchen Material: Paint Grade Finish: Snowdrift 'Matte' Dealer: The Cabinetry - MA Photographer: Colleen Dolan

Newberry Home

Carson's Cabinetry & Design

Aaron W. Bailey

Cottage Renovation

Mark Hannula Construction, Inc

Built in kitchen pantry with wine cubbies.

Custom Home - Aragon - Pensacola

User

Greg Riegler Photography & Dalrymple Sallis Architecture

Kings Grant 2

Scotland Kitchen & Bath Designs, Inc

Ric Guy

Gray & Charcoal Beach Kitchen with Double-Tiered Island

Caves Kitchens

We designed the upper cabinetry to fit around the homeowners’ existing pot rack and the base cabinetry to accommodate two built-in ovens. The sleek, silver bar pulls complement the grey and charcoal tones of the kitchen and the pale granite counter tops. Displayed seashells accentuate the space’s beach style. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

Minot Beach

Gale Michaud Interiors

Beach Style Kitchen with Granite Benchtops 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 Beach Style 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!