If you’ve ever visited the ocean, you probably remember the calming colors, the sounds of the waves crashing on the sandy beaches, the relaxing yet powerful feeling of nature surrounding you, and for a brief time, the busyness of our normal everyday lives seems forgotten. When you think of coastal decorating, those are the same feelings and emotions you can bring into your home through well-thought design choices.
Today we’ll explore the best coastal, beach, and ocean themed kitchen ideas that have been carefully curated with photos below. Even if you can’t afford an interior designer to help transform your space, you can certainly pick and choose certain coastal elements you like and add similar decor to your home on a small scale, or incorporate them into your own upcoming kitchen remodel for a big update.
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Here are some common elements of coastal style and beach-inspired kitchens that you’ll find below:
- Calming colors: White, beige (sand), blues, greens, light gray
- Cabinets usually white, blue, or a combination of both
- Some cabinets with glass doors, or open shelving
- Backsplash: White, blue, or glossy tile
- Natural lighting from windows for an open, airy feeling
- Light fixtures: Rattan, white, glass, metallic
- Bar stools: White, wood, or rattan
- Floors: Wood or wood-look tile
- Decor: Natural elements, wood tones, greenery (especially palm fronds), baskets, coastal wall art
- Shiplap as a backsplash, on the ceiling, or on the sides of island
- Adjoining spaces that are cohesively decorated (find beach house decorating ideas on a budget here)
Enjoy the lovely coastal kitchen designs and ocean themed kitchens below!
Hopefully you’ve loved some of the beach house kitchen designs above. When designing and decorating your coastal or ocean themed kitchen, you don’t need to go overboard making it look like a Long John Silver’s. Keep it simple with soft neutral colors of the ocean and beach or more vibrant nautical blues and greens. Balance cool colors with the warmth of wood floors, rattan pieces, and accessories. Mix metallics for a chic look, and add white shiplap on a wall or ceiling for an easy update. Overall, the feel should be relaxing and somewhat casual, while keeping it family-friendly where memories can be made.
Below, find stylish decor options for your dream coastal kitchen. Click any of the item links for more details and to see the most current price.
1. Vintage-Style Embossed Drinking Glasses (set of 4, other colors available)
2. Oster Cutlery Set with Turquoise Handles (14 piece set)
3. Beach Themed Dishtowels (set of 3)
4. Faux Palm Leaf Branches (2 pieces)
5. Wooden Candle Lantern
6. Large Seashell Bowl
7. Turquoise Embossed Dinnerware Set (16 piece set)
8. Salt and Pepper Shakers
9. Wood Tiered Tray Stand
1. Capiz Shell Chandelier
2. Cafe Style Bamboo and Rattan Barstools (set of 2)
3. Large Bamboo Pendant Light
4. Wood Beaded Blue Ombre Chandelier
5. Beach-Inspired Rug/Runner
6. Turquoise Metal and Wood Barstools (set of 4)
7. Blue Glass Vase with Handles (three sizes available)
8. Ocean Landscape Framed Wall Art