20 Coastal Kitchen Designs to Make Waves
Coastal kitchen decor brings the breezy feel of the seaside into your home. Light, airy, and infused with colors of the sand and sea, this style emphasizes comfort and ease.
Natural textures and nautical motifs merge to create a space that is both refreshing and relaxed, perfect for gathering and entertaining. Invite the tranquility of the coast into your kitchen with stylish decor ideas.
The Beauty of White Cupboards
For a modern backdrop, white cupboards fit various decor styles.
Incorporating wood planks and shells into your kitchen can evoke a coastal vibe.
If ocean treasures are out of reach, try finding water-weathered pieces by a lake, stream, or river, or visit a home décor store.
Keep the look light and airy, avoiding excess.
Framed Metal Fork and Spoon
This unique wall hanging features a thick ebony-stained frame, adding a three-dimensional effect.
Mounted on a distressed board painted with white chalk paint, the hand-cut fork and spoon showcase a tarnished look that will grow more charming over time.
Measuring 14″ high by 10″ wide, it can be displayed on a shelf or hung using the saw tooth hanger.
Easily Converting to a Coastal Kitchen
Swapping farmhouse style for a coastal kitchen becomes simple with white cupboards.
Just change the curtains and decor on the countertops and walls.
Distressed benches add charm, making it easy to enjoy a warm country kitchen in fall and winter, then a light, airy coastal kitchen in spring and summer.
Navy and White Marine Life Kitchen Rugs
These two kitchen rugs feature a navy background decorated with white line drawings of fish, seaweed, starfish, and shells.
Each rug is edged with a white dash and dot pattern for an extra hint of detail.
Made entirely from microfiber and equipped with non-skid latex rubber backings, these rugs are great for absorbing water quickly.
The dimensions are 15.7 inches by 47.2 inches and 15.7 inches by 23.6 inches, respectively, and they can be easily cleaned in the washing machine.
Creating Coastal Decor With Beach Finds
Hot glue helps assemble items like the driftwood mirror.
String crafts wall hangings, adding charm to your kitchen.
Coastal decor becomes budget-friendly with treasures from the shore.
Experiment with arranging these finds on walls and countertops.
Natural Texture for Coastal or Farmhouse Looks
This soft, reversible jute runner adds a lovely texture to any room with its half-inch pile height.
It fits well with different decor styles, perfect for both coastal and farmhouse themes and great for switching up with the seasons.
Crafted from sustainable jute and available in various sizes, it's an environmentally friendly option that enhances your home’s look.
Starfish Coastal Window Treatment
Opt for a coastal vibe in your window dressing with a valance or a set of café curtains adorned with a whimsical design of a starfish and shell, available in shades of blue or coral.
These pieces are crafted from 100% canvas, with the valance measuring 15 inches long by 57 inches wide, and each curtain panel 24 inches long by 27 inches wide.
They are easy to care for—just machine wash gently in cold water and tumble dry on a low setting.
Blue Distressed Starfish Beach House Sign
This beach house sign, featuring a large starfish, captures the essence of the beach with its design.
The words "Beach House" are painted in distressed brown on a background of weathered planks coated in blue distressed paint, enhancing the coastal vibe.
You can hang it from the ceiling, mount it on a wall, or set it on a counter to bring a touch of the seaside into your home.
Wooden Plank Beach Wall Decor
Standing 31 inches tall and 12 inches wide, this rustic wall hanging captures an ocean scene on reclaimed wooden planks.
A sandy beach fades into the sea, with small waves gently approaching the shore.
The ocean's hues shift from light to dark blue, blending seamlessly into a pale blue sky.
"Beach" is written along the left side, adding a charming touch.
Two-tone Cupboards Add Interest to a Coastal Kitchen
For a coastal look without all white cupboards, consider painting the lower cupboards blue and the upper ones white.
This approach, seen in this kitchen, can make low ceilings appear higher.
Chalk paint adds an aged, casual vibe, perfect for a coastal kitchen.
Blue Wooden Crab Wall Decor
Personalize this charming crab with your name or any text.
Featuring a distressed finish, it comes in coastal blue or navy blue.
Easy to hang with keyholes in each claw, it is available in four sizes: 23" x 25", 32" x 33", 37" x 40", and 42" x 45".
Blue and White Kitchen With Plank Flooring
Updating your kitchen can start by adding touches of aqua and light blue, lightweight curtains, and a glass top table.
To achieve a more modern look, painting traditional brown wood cupboards white is the quickest method.
Light, airy coastal kitchens make small spaces feel much larger, especially with a few theme-related decorative pieces.
Navy Blue Linen Kitchen Towel
Dry it on low.
Hang it conveniently for drying hands, stack a few on the counter for hot pads, or place one under a bowl or basket to enhance your counter display or table centerpiece.
This navy blue towel is both decorative and functional.
Mixing Farmhouse and Coastal in Your Kitchen
This image showcases a blend of farmhouse and coastal decor.
A wooden whale hangs above the window, adding charm.
Tropical-patterned drapes match with accessories like baskets and a tropical wood cutting board.
Blue accents brighten the space, contrasting with the aged white cupboards and a weathered island base.
Capiz Shell Chandelier for Your Coastal Kitchen
The translucent and durable Capiz shells give it a breezy, wind chime appearance, perfect over a table or island.
Easy to assemble and install, it works with a dimmer switch and requires a 60W bulb.
Adding Accent Colors to Your Kitchen
A gray to blue-gray hue was used on the picnic table's top, one bench, and a door in this kitchen.
This same color also appears on the splash guard, countertop, and refrigerator's side.
These touches unify the entire kitchen, making it feel more cohesive.
Beach Life Wooden Plank Sign
On an unweathered pine board, the words "Beach Life" accompany a cute little blue fish.
Measuring 24 inches wide by 5.5 inches high, the horizontal sign can easily be placed on a counter, hung on a wall, or suspended from the ceiling.
Perfect for making your kitchen a stress-free zone.
Incorporating Coastal Decor in Your Kitchen
This plank-topped cabinet demonstrates coastal decor through small items.
A mirror encircled with driftwood pieces serves as the centerpiece.
Additional accents include a whale, a rope ball, and a candle holder adorned with shells.
Consider Accenting Unexpected Areas in Your Kitchen
The blue backsplash behind the stove draws the eye to different parts of the kitchen.
This same blue, when used on the island's base, breaks up the vast white space, preventing a dull and sterile look.
Blue accents add a refreshing touch to the kitchen's overall design.
A Coastal Kitchen With Brown Wood Cupboards
A well-lit kitchen with light countertops and plenty of glass, including cupboard fronts, can maintain a coastal, airy feel.
If you adore your brown wood cupboards, keep them as long as there is sufficient light and light colors.
Refinishing them with a weathered wood stain is another option.
