What blue is best for coastal kitchen cabinets?

Soft, slightly gray blues like powder blue or sea glass. Bright navy reads more classic than coastal.

Do I need to live near the coast?

No. Coastal is about light colors and natural textures, and it works anywhere you want a relaxed kitchen.

How much does a coastal kitchen cost?

For an average 150 sq ft kitchen, a coastal refresh on existing cabinets typically runs $8,000–$20,000, a full remodel $25,000–$60,000, and a high-end redesign $70,000 or more. Worth the splurge: handmade zellige tile; it brings the light and texture.

Can I see my own kitchen in Coastal style?

Yes. Upload a photo, choose Coastal, and pick Refresh, Remodel, or Redesign. You'll see your kitchen from the same camera angle in about 30 seconds, and your first design is free.

Coastal style

Coastal kitchen ideas

Coastal kitchens feel like a beach house: white uppers, soft sea-blue lowers, rattan pendants, glossy zellige tile, and bleached oak floors.

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Sample 1990s oak L-shaped kitchen before redesign

The same kitchen redesigned in Coastal style

The look

What makes a coastal kitchen

Cabinets: White Shaker uppers with a soft sea-blue island and lowers
Countertops: White quartz with faint veining
Backsplash: Glossy white handmade-look zellige tile
Hardware: Brushed brass knobs and pulls
Lighting: Natural rattan woven pendants
Flooring: Light bleached oak planks
Walls: Airy white
Mood: Breezy beach house

Three budgets

Coastal at every level of change

Shown on our reference kitchen, the same room we use to compare every style fairly.

Coastal kitchen refresh — RefreshNew paint, counters, tile, and hardware on the existing cabinets.

Coastal kitchen remodel — RemodelAll-new cabinets and finishes in the same layout.

Coastal kitchen redesign — RedesignThe kitchen re-planned inside the same walls.

Best for

Bright, sunny kitchens
Vacation homes
Anyone who wants a relaxed, light look

Design tips

Pick a soft, slightly gray blue so it doesn't look nautical-themed.
Glossy handmade tile reflects light like water.
Natural textures (rattan, rope, linen) do more than shells or signs.

Budget

What a coastal kitchen costs

Typical 2026 US ranges for a 150 sq ft kitchen. Get a line-by-line estimate in the remodel cost calculator.

Refresh: $8k–$20k; Paint or reface, new counters, tile, hardware, and lighting.
Remodel: $25k–$60k; New cabinets, counters, flooring, and appliances, same layout.
Redesign: $70k+; Custom cabinetry, premium finishes, and a new layout.

Where to splurge

Handmade zellige tile; it brings the light and texture.

Where to save

Painted Shaker cabinets in a soft blue, from stock lines.

Cabinet colors that suit coastal

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Coastal kitchen FAQ

What blue is best for coastal kitchen cabinets?: Soft, slightly gray blues like powder blue or sea glass. Bright navy reads more classic than coastal.
Do I need to live near the coast?: No. Coastal is about light colors and natural textures, and it works anywhere you want a relaxed kitchen.
How much does a coastal kitchen cost?: For an average 150 sq ft kitchen, a coastal refresh on existing cabinets typically runs $8,000–$20,000, a full remodel $25,000–$60,000, and a high-end redesign $70,000 or more. Worth the splurge: handmade zellige tile; it brings the light and texture.
Can I see my own kitchen in Coastal style?: Yes. Upload a photo, choose Coastal, and pick Refresh, Remodel, or Redesign. You'll see your kitchen from the same camera angle in about 30 seconds, and your first design is free.

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