Architect- Marc Taron Contractor- Kanegai Builders Landscape Architect- Irvin Higashi

Kristi Pickard

The kitchen is tucked into the front of the house with a large island as the centerpiece for the entire kitchen, loaded with state of the art appliances. Green Macauba Quartz counter tops replicate the waves of the ocean.

Maui Residence

April Powers Interior Design

Kitchen Details

Gilbert Design Group

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.

Cooper Photography

No kitchen should be without ample counter space. So we made sure this dream kitchen supplied enough of it to support the homeowner’s passion for cooking and fondness for mega-scale entertaining. And there’s plenty to go around, including a custom-built island that spans 18 feet and seats nine guests comfortably. The colors and materials reflect the homeowner’s love of nature. ---- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. ---- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ ---- To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/island-paradise/

201 South Atlantic Drive | Lantana, FL | Intracoastal Estate

Kitchen

This refined family retreat in the British Virgin Islands gathers multiple generations in sophisticated comfort. Layered with custom furnishings, fabrics, and finishes, it exemplifies the best in elegant island living. Photos by Werner Straube

Villa Suksan

Andrea Angius

Villa Suksan® is inspired by the simple desire to eliminate all the superfluous, achieving natural order, calm and tranquility. A few magic essential elements help to make you live in harmony with the tropical environment. Generous windows and abundance of glass ensure you to experience the pleasure of feeling at one with the tropical surroundings. A beautiful swimming pool interconnects the pavilions, reflecting its light on the spacious sundeck and interiors. A perfect garden, no matter what its size is, showcases exotic plants and foliage that persists throughout the year. The villas have been designed and built to provide an extraordinarily beautiful look. The spacious and elegantly designed swimming pool is the focal point of the property, finished in the traditional Andaman dark blue ceramic tiles, with underwater lighting providing an elegant and romantic atmosphere in the evening. All Villas come with exceptional standard features like vaulted ceiling lined with Teak wood plus Tabek solid wood floors in the Master Bedroom, luxurious half mood bathtub in the ensuite and infinity edge swimming pool. Living room, dining room, second bedroom & passage floors are designed with simple yet clean flowing ceramic tiles with an option to have Tabek wood throughout.

Cocoa Beach Large Scale Remodel

Armistead Design & Drafting

Photo courtesy of Zack Spurlock of Remax Elite

Hawaii Paradise Found - Vacation Rental on the Big Island

Westover Landscape Design

Renovation and Expansion of a Rental Property

Beautiful Interiors

Barry Fitzgerald

Enchanted Lakes home

Nancy Schnur of Universal Interiors, LLC

Art Solis

Orinda Residence

Amber Flooring

Cumaru floors with low VOC finish

Poipu Beach (1)

Design Concepts Hawaii

Custom home Architecture & Interiors by Design Concepts Hawaii Damon Moss, Photographer

Wilton Manors 248

Innovative Design Build, Inc

A unique take on a modern Floridian style kitchen with a punch of color. The handmade green glass tiles by Trend Group were the driving force in this remodel. We were required to keep the sink and dishwasher in their original location. But we moved the stove from the left of the refrigerator, to the newly expanded island creating an oversized workspace. The clients love to socialize and by moving the stove, allowed for conversations to not be strained when someone is cooking. Our clients originally only fit 2 bar stools at the island. But once we doubled it in size, we were able to fit 4 bar stools and centralize the conversation area in this open concept design. The Cambria Annicca countertop is the piece de resistance adding a lot of flare o the space with its purple and gold detailing, complimenting the green backsplash. ARS fabricators hit a home run with the outstanding job they did on the gorgeous waterfall sides. Besides the kitchen, we also replaced all of the flooring throughout the home.

Mid-sized 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!