Guest Picks: 20 Fresh Coastal Kitchen Ideas
Fill your kitchen with fresh coastal accents and a palette of pool blues, soft sea glass, warm driftwood, sand and sea grass. Pair these natural tones with the crisp nautical shine of chrome, steel and mixed finishes. — Kim from Sand & Sisal
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Caribbean Blend Random Linear Mosaic Tile
With color names like waves, sea glass, sky blue, lagoon, driftwood, reed and moonlight, this mosaic glass tile would make a stunning coastal kitchen backsplash.
Whale Tail Drawer Pull - $8
The kitchen is the family gathering place, and how fun are these drawer pulls shaped like whale tails? They add a touch of whimsy, yet have a sleek and organic form. They say, "Hey, we're a fun, relaxed and stylish family."
Baliza Faucet
I had the opportunity to talk with Brizo's senior designer, Judd Lord, about his inspiration for this Baliza faucet. He wanted the form to be timeless yet modern and was inspired by a coastal lighthouse. The faucet handle cleverly mimics a beacon of light and has a four-function pull-out faucet head.
Delta 30-inch Aluminum Barstool - $149
Metallic finishes like the brushed aluminum on these stools will help tie in the beachy-nautical feel with stainless steel appliances. Not to mention, these are super easy to clean.
Square Nautical Doorstop
Sitting on a counter or by a kitchen doorway, these square and chunky nautical doorstops with sisal rope would be fun. They have the perfect driftwood tone.
Sea Salt SW6204 Paint
Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams is one of the most versatile paint colors I've seen, and it is a favorite in my house. The soft gray with blue-green undertones is surging in popularity as a choice for coastal colors.
Addie Pendant - $199
This mouth-blown glass pendant has been a long-time favorite in my home. The glass has tiny bubbles throughout, creating a vintage jar appearance. They would look amazing over a breakfast bar or kitchen island, especially with beautiful filament light bulbs.
Torquay Quartz
This quartz countertop by Cambria is called Torquay, named after the English Riviera town. It is an understated cream with swirls of pale gray and sandy tones. My home has Cambria counters, and I love how maintenance free and durable they are.
Rope Outdoor Dinnerware, White - $26
If you have young kids, then you will love these plates! They have the appearance of hand-painted and glazed Italian country ceramics, but are totally unbreakable. The rope trim gives them a fun nautical feel.
Pewter Shell Salt and Pepper Shakers - $52.82
Weighty and sculptural, these pewter shell salt and pepper shakers accessorize the counter beautifully.
Atlantic Table Runner - $59
I love the soft painterly look of the watercolor coral and shells on this Atlantic table runner.
KitchenAid® Artisan Aqua Sky Stand Mixer - $349.99
What coastal kitchen would be complete without this aqua Artisan Stand Mixer by KitchenAid? I'll take one, please!
Square Raised Panel, Solid (WLM) Maple, Dove White with Cinder Glaze
Keep a coastal kitchen fresh, light and clean by installing these square, raised-panel maple cabinets. This design and "Cinder Glaze" finish are both new from their 2013 collection.
Water Hyacinth Placemats - $56
Water hyacinth placemats are perfect for a beachy and casual look in the kitchen, and they'll easily wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Jelli Clear Flatware - $2.95
Your kids will love gripping this frosted flatware that has the look and feel of sea glass.
Color-bound Sisal Rug, Metal Gray - $49
I think the best addition I made to my kitchen was this sea grass rug from Pottery Barn. It has held up to my family of six beautifully, even after an entire lasagna was spilled on it! It's amazingly easy to clean up.
Twisted Driftwood Hurricane Candleholders - $29.99
These are driftwood candleholders, but I think they would make awesome kitchen utensil holders. Just imagine them on your counter filled with wooden spoons and spatulas!
Conch Shell Serving Bowl - $42.99
A fun and unique conch shell serving bowl would be great on the counter filled with fruit.
Home Legend Teak Natural Random Length Solid Hardwood Flooring - $4.59
Guests will "ooh" and "ahh" when they step onto your wide-plank natural teak flooring.
Salvaged Wood X-base Extension Table - $2,595
Coastal kitchens should have the warmth and relaxed feeling of natural, weathered wood. This simple yet stunning table from Restoration Hardware is made from 100-year-old solid, salvaged pine beam timbers.
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