Whether you’re doing a kitchen remodel with the help of a kitchen designer, architect, or contractor, being able to identify your favorite style will help your project get off to a smooth start. If you like a relaxed, relaxed look inspired by the sand and sea, then the beach style might be just right for your décor comfort zone. Read on for details you need to know about this popular kitchen style, including key elements, color palettes, fixtures, and final touch-ups.
A Look at the Beach-Style Kitchen
The beach kitchen is bright, open, with plenty of island space and a casual, easy-going style, perfect for socialising with family and friends. Here are some common elements to look for:
- Bold chandeliers
- Light-colored counters, such as marble, quartz, or recycled glass and cement
- Coastal palette
- Stacking panels, tongue-and-groove panels, or beaded panels
- Glass front cabinet and open shelves
Something You Can’t Find in a Beachy Style Kitchen
Beach style can be modern, traditional, or somewhere in between – a relaxed mood is more important than the details. Here’s what you won’t see:
- Heavy carpets or curtains
- Formal furniture
- Exquisite architectural details
- The trend of pushing the limits
- A dark, moody color palette
Coastal Palette
The beach-style kitchen draws inspiration from the colors of the sand, sea, and sky to create a sense of place. White is a popular choice for walls and cabinets, providing a clear backdrop for a pop of ocean-inspired colors, although it’s certainly not the only option. For a little more vibrant, consider dune grass greens and bold corals for a tropical touch.
Colors of the beach-style kitchen:
- Neutral color on the beach. Driftwood, soft beige, white, ocean mist
- Blue and green. Aqua, sea glass, turquoise, cyan, sea green, navy blue
- Bright color accents. Orange, lime, lemon, coral, lobster red
Design Details: Colorful Appliances
Colorful appliances don’t work in any kitchen, but in a beach-style kitchen, they certainly do. Look for blue, aqua green, or coral stoves, refrigerators, or both to add color and style to your space. Note that you may need to balance vibrant appliances with calming white and wood tones.
Light-Colored Counters
Light-colored stones such as marble and quartz have an attractive, elegant, and airy look that is perfect for beach kitchens. Engineered quartz (pictured) has a non-porous surface, while recycled glass and cement are heat- and scratch-resistant, making them easy to care for.
Indoor and Outdoor Connectivity
Even if your home is far from the beach, the connection to the outdoors is a big plus of a beach-style kitchen. Consider adding through-windows or glass doors to your deck. Isn’t it an option? Tropical leaves cut out of vases, potted plants, nature-woven decorations and displays of fresh fruit are reminiscent of outdoor living.
Design Details: Marine Lighting
Like the sturdy lantern lights on the docks and boats, these fixtures look just like at home in the beach kitchen. Other good options include woven chandeliers, delicate glass designs, and classic lanterns.
Design Details: Patterned Tiles
Add bold cement tiles (like Carter Interior Concepts’ kitchen) to the backsplash or the bottom of the island to enhance the color and pattern of a beach-inspired kitchen.
Design Details: Open Shelving
Casual and easy to use, the open shelves are perfect for storing beautiful items and everyday essentials at your fingertips. Look for simple floating shelves that disappear against a wall, or opt for shelves made from beautiful new or reclaimed wood. Love a breezy look but don’t like dust accumulation? Consider installing a glass front cabinet.
Wrapping up the Work
Warm beach-style kitchen with natural textures. Look for jute or seaweed carpets, woven chandeliers, rattan bistro stools, and natural wood upholstery. The classic blue and white glass and ceramic pieces are another must-see addition to the coastal kitchen.
