Our Best Beachy Kitchens - Coastal Living

Mosaic tiles are a staple of island style. Bump up the Jamaican vibe a notch by using ocean blue and palm green hues throughout. Bamboo accessories such as the sconces and cabinet pulls add pops of island-inspired sophistication.

Photographer J. Savage Gibson,

Island Oasis

Mosaic tiles are a staple of island style. Bump up the Jamaican vibe a notch by using ocean blue and palm green hues throughout. Bamboo accessories such as the sconces and cabinet pulls add pops of island-inspired sophistication.

Mixing vintage finds with modern staples instantly creates character with lasting appeal. White cabinetry and tile allow style essentials to shine like the vibrant pottery and powder-coated metal barstools. For heavy traffic areas, use a patterned runner to protect your floor and punch up your space with color and texture.

Photographer Dominique Vorillon,

Vintage Vibes

Mixing vintage finds with modern staples instantly creates character with lasting appeal. White cabinetry and tile allow style essentials to shine like the vibrant pottery and powder-coated metal barstools. For heavy traffic areas, use a patterned runner to protect your floor and punch up your space with color and texture.

Mother of pearl tiles are the perfect way to do boho-chic in a kitchen. Metallic brass appliances contrast the creaminess of the pearl inlay for balance, and overhead lights with milk glass shades lend the feel of an old parlor revived to its former glory.

Photographer Tria Giovan,

Pearl Perfection

Mother of pearl tiles are the perfect way to do boho-chic in a kitchen. Metallic brass appliances contrast the creaminess of the pearl inlay for balance, and overhead lights with milk glass shades lend the feel of an old parlor revived to its former glory.

Cut costs on decorating spaces by reimagining new homes for pieces you already own. For instance, an old apothecary chest is a rich, charming substitute for countertops and cabinetry. Instead of using a curtain rod, use pegs for an inexpensive, cottage-y choice. Old naval pendants make an ideal beach-house light fixture—so utilitarian, yet fabulous and nautical.

Photographer Roger Davies,

Outside the Box

Cut costs on decorating spaces by reimagining new homes for pieces you already own. For instance, an old apothecary chest is a rich, charming substitute for countertops and cabinetry. Instead of using a curtain rod, use pegs for an inexpensive, cottage-y choice. Old naval pendants make an ideal beach-house light fixture―so utilitarian, yet fabulous and nautical.

The living room isn’t the only place to show off favorite trinkets. Instead of cabinets, try open shelves to display objects and for easy access to everyday ware. Your collectibles will shine best if the appliances are neutral in color and simplistic in design. Complete the look with a punchy piece of art—contemporary and abstract styles work best, like this Indian ink piece.

Photographer Roger Davies,

Displayed Treasure

The living room isn’t the only place to show off favorite trinkets. Instead of cabinets, try open shelves to display objects and for easy access to everyday ware. Your collectibles will shine best if the appliances are neutral in color and simplistic in design. Complete the look with a punchy piece of art― contemporary and abstract styles work best, like this Indian ink piece.

The nostalgia of a soda fountain brings out the kid in all of us. Get the look by using retro appliances in vibrant shades, like this turquoise. Milk glass pendants trimmed in the same aqua hue and leather-covered stools add the finishing touches. Modern mosaics keep the kitchen looking vintage cool and not dated.

Photographer Richard Leo Johnson,

Happy Days

The nostalgia of a soda fountain brings out the kid in all of us. Get the look by using retro appliances in vibrant shades, like this turquoise. Milk glass pendants trimmed in the same aqua hue and leather-covered stools add the finishing touches. Modern mosaics keep the kitchen looking vintage cool and not dated.

Give your kitchen what it really needs: a good pedicure. All it takes is two thick coats of paint on a tired floor for an instant makeover that doesn’t require a major overhaul. Keep the rest of your look clean and simple so the bold floor can do all the talking.

Photographer J. Savage Gibson,

Going Green

Give your kitchen what it really needs: a good pedicure. All it takes is two thick coats of paint on a tired floor for an instant makeover that doesn’t require a major overhaul. Keep the rest of your look clean and simple so the bold floor can do all the talking.

Simplicity is the name of the game when you’re working with a contemporary space. Minimize clutter on counters by maximizing wall space with textured cabinetry. Three bare boards are all you need for added display without blocking natural light.

Photographer Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn,

Modern Marvel

Simplicity is the name of the game when you’re working with a contemporary space. Minimize clutter on counters by maximizing wall space with textured cabinetry. Three bare boards are all you need for added display without blocking natural light.

Recapture the essence of the good ole days with a few simple decorating tips. Switch out drywall for beaded board. Trade in your stainless steel sink for an old farmhouse version. And sand off a few coats of paint from your cabinetry for a well-loved feel.

Photographer Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn,

Country Kitchen

Recapture the essence of the good ole days with a few simple decorating tips. Switch out drywall for beaded board. Trade in your stainless steel sink for an old farmhouse version. And sand off a few coats of paint from your cabinetry for a well-loved feel.

Nautical chrome pendants and steel chairs add practicality to this airy space. Choose colors in hazy shades like this pool blue and warm vanilla to keep the room from looking fussy. The oversize island adds counterspace so there’s plenty of room for several cooks in the kitchen.

Photographer Colleen Duffley,

Calm, Cool, and Collected

Nautical chrome pendants and steel chairs add practicality to this airy space. Choose colors in hazy shades like this pool blue and warm vanilla to keep the room from looking fussy. The oversize island adds counterspace so there’s plenty of room for several cooks in the kitchen.