Beach House Style Guide

Get the coastal look wherever you live with our expert tips on beach house style for every room of your home.

12 Beach House Kitchens

Coastal kitchens deserve their share of flavorful twists―from pastel pink appliances to splashy light fixtures. We give these cooking spaces five stars for originality and presentation.

Reclaimed wood lines the walls of this kitchen with white cupboards and a red (and white) striped sink skirt

Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn

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Warm Walls

Simple and classic, wood walls and crisp white cabinetry never go out of style. Working with new construction? Get the look with reclaimed wood. It adds the character of age and reduces environmental impact. For an informal touch, hang café skirts in place of lower cabinet doors.

Idea Spotlight
Café skirts soften a rustic look. Choose a classic coastal pattern or colors for seaside style.