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Greene Residence
Greene Residence
DesignARCDesignARC
Situated on a 3.5 acre, oak-studded ridge atop Santa Barbara's Riviera, the Greene Compound is a 6,500 square foot custom residence with guest house and pool capturing spectacular views of the City, Coastal Islands to the south, and La Cumbre peak to the north. Carefully sited to kiss the tips of many existing large oaks, the home is rustic Mediterranean in style which blends integral color plaster walls with Santa Barbara sandstone and cedar board and batt. Landscape Architect Lane Goodkind restored the native grass meadow and added a stream bio-swale which complements the rural setting. 20' mahogany, pocketing sliding doors maximize the indoor / outdoor Santa Barbara lifestyle by opening the living spaces to the pool and island view beyond. A monumental exterior fireplace and camp-style margarita bar add to this romantic living. Discreetly buried in the mission tile roof, solar panels help to offset the home's overall energy consumption. Truly an amazing and unique property, the Greene Residence blends in beautifully with the pastoral setting of the ridge while complementing and enhancing this Riviera neighborhood.
Mediterranean Equestrian Estate, Carmel, California
Mediterranean Equestrian Estate, Carmel, California
John Malick & AssociatesJohn Malick & Associates
Mediterranean Equestrian Estate Architect: John Malick & Associates Photographs © 2012 Rusell Abraham
Mediterranean kitchen in San Francisco with black appliances.
Legacy Woods - Tuscan Villa
Legacy Woods - Tuscan Villa
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Leave a legacy. Reminiscent of Tuscan villas and country homes that dot the lush Italian countryside, this enduring European-style design features a lush brick courtyard with fountain, a stucco and stone exterior and a classic clay tile roof. Roman arches, arched windows, limestone accents and exterior columns add to its timeless and traditional appeal. The equally distinctive first floor features a heart-of-the-home kitchen with a barrel-vaulted ceiling covering a large central island and a sitting/hearth room with fireplace. Also featured are a formal dining room, a large living room with a beamed and sloped ceiling and adjacent screened-in porch and a handy pantry or sewing room. Rounding out the first-floor offerings are an exercise room and a large master bedroom suite with his-and-hers closets. A covered terrace off the master bedroom offers a private getaway. Other nearby outdoor spaces include a large pergola and terrace and twin two-car garages. The spacious lower-level includes a billiards area, home theater, a hearth room with fireplace that opens out into a spacious patio, a handy kitchenette and two additional bedroom suites. You’ll also find a nearby playroom/bunk room and adjacent laundry.
8210 Big View
8210 Big View
Vanguard Studio Inc.Vanguard Studio Inc.
Inspiration for a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Alhambra Kitchen
Alhambra Kitchen
Jessica Helgerson Interior DesignJessica Helgerson Interior Design
Lincoln Barbour
This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, an island and ceramic flooring.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Peter Vitale PhotographyPeter Vitale Photography
Design ideas for a rural grey and cream kitchen in New York with distressed cabinets.
Balham Home (Reclaimed Tiles)
Balham Home (Reclaimed Tiles)
Maitland & Poate LtdMaitland & Poate Ltd
Jacqui Melville
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, cement flooring and an island.
Scenic
Scenic
Ryan Street ArchitectsRyan Street Architects
Ryann Ford & Jett Butler
This is an example of a mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and slate splashback.
2016 Spanish Revival
2016 Spanish Revival
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, an island, a built-in sink, engineered stone countertops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine flooring.
Mediterranean Style Home - Smith Rock, Oregon
Mediterranean Style Home - Smith Rock, Oregon
Worth ConsultingWorth Consulting
Fredrick Gunnerson
Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen in Portland.
mediterranes leben und italienisch genießen
mediterranes leben und italienisch genießen
Oliver Kuty PhotographyOliver Kuty Photography
Oliver Kuty
This is an example of a large mediterranean single-wall kitchen/diner in Naples with open cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, white appliances, terracotta flooring, no island and orange floors.
Vestavia Hills Home
Vestavia Hills Home
Ruff Reams Building Co.Ruff Reams Building Co.
Scott Carlisle
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Birmingham with an island.
Beach House at The Strand, Dana Point, CA
Beach House at The Strand, Dana Point, CA
Homer Oatman, AIAHomer Oatman, AIA
Richard Powers
Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, integrated appliances and an island.
Malibu Residence
Malibu Residence
Paul Brant Williger ArchitectPaul Brant Williger Architect
Design ideas for a mediterranean enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, terracotta flooring, an island and marble splashback.
McElheny - Mystic, Laguna Beach
McElheny - Mystic, Laguna Beach
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel
Medium sized mediterranean kitchen in Orange County with dark wood cabinets, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Mediterranean Kitchen
Mediterranean Kitchen
Jessica Risko Smith Interior DesignJessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Lepere Studio
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, terracotta flooring and an island.
Integral reform
Integral reform
S2M Gestión LevanteS2M Gestión Levante
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, white appliances, terracotta flooring, no island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Balham Home (Reclaimed Tiles)
Balham Home (Reclaimed Tiles)
Maitland & Poate LtdMaitland & Poate Ltd
Jacqui Melville
Medium sized mediterranean single-wall kitchen in London with a submerged sink, louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, cement tile splashback, cement flooring, an island and multi-coloured splashback.
Sonoma
Sonoma
Ken Linsteadt ArchitectsKen Linsteadt Architects
This is an example of a mediterranean galley kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
South Tampa Villa
South Tampa Villa
Sterling Ridge Custom Home BuilderSterling Ridge Custom Home Builder
This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Tampa with wood worktops, metallic splashback and an island.

Tuscan Italian Villa Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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