Mediterranean Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Dane Cronin Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, glass-front cabinets, wood worktops and brown splashback.

Great Kitchens

Jenkins Custom Homes

These award-winning kitchens represent luxury at its finest. These are just a sample of the many custom homes we have built as a custom home builder in Austin, Texas.

Mass Avenue Heights

Pyramid Builders

Photography by: David Burroughs
Mediterranean kitchen in DC Metro with concrete worktops, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets and blue cabinets.

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Jasmine 2 - Corona del Mar

D for Design

In the chef’s grade kitchen, a custom hand painted back splash created a graphically subtle backdrop that balanced the light and dark finishes in the room. Caesar Stone countertops were specified along with professional series Sub Zero and Viking stainless steel appliances.

Silverleaf Home 1

Sonora West Development, Inc.

Dino Tonn, www.dinotonn.com
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with beige cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and brown worktops.

Mediterranean Kitchen

Large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, cement tile splashback, terracotta flooring, an island and brown floors.

Monte Sereno Historic Whole House Remodel

Conrado - Home Builders

This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a double-bowl sink.

Palmieri Residence

Vanguard Studio Inc.

Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Kitchen Remodel

Marianne Solem

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Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

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Allan Edwards Builder Inc.

Large mediterranean l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Houston with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, red splashback, brick splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and red worktops.

Tuscan Farmhouse

Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.

Kitchen and dining area.
This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with beige cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances and raised-panel cabinets.

Snell Kitchen 6

Cameo Kitchens, Inc.

Features: Custom Wood Hood with Enkeboll Corbels # CBL-AO0; Dentil Moulding; Wine Rack; Custom Island with Enkeboll Corbels # CBL-AMI; Beadboard; Cherry Wood Appliance Panels; Fluted Pilasters Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom Cabinets in Cherry Wood with Nutmeg Finish; New Canaan Beaded Flush Inset Door Style Countertops: 3cm Roman Gold Granite with Waterfall Edge Photographs by Apertures, Inc.

Rough Hollow Kitchen

Cornerstone Architects

Winner of five awards in the Rough Hollow Parade of Homes, this 6,778 square foot home is an exquisite addition to the prestigious Lakeway neighborhood. The Santa Barbara style home features a welcoming colonnade, lush courtyard, beautiful casita, spacious master suite with a private outdoor covered terrace, and a unique Koi pond beginning underneath the wine room glass floor and continuing to the outdoor living area. In addition, the views of Lake Travis are unmatched throughout the home. Photography by Coles Hairston

Texas Meditteranean Villa

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO

Elegant family kitchen with outstanding furniture grade cabinetry. The hood is limestone, the counters are leather finished green granite and the ceiling is custom finished with copper glaze.

Bayview House

Zak Johnson Architects

Michael Winokur
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in San Francisco with metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Hilltop Retreat

Tucker & Marks

Interior Design by Tucker & Marks: http://www.tuckerandmarks.com/ Photograph by Matthew Millman

Modern Kitchen

John Kraemer & Sons

Modern kitchen.
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Minneapolis with stainless steel appliances.

Country Club At The Fort

California Cabinets

Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen/diner in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, marble worktops, dark wood cabinets and terracotta flooring.

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Terri Glanger Photography
Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in Dallas with stainless steel worktops, metro tiled splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, coloured appliances, terracotta flooring and orange floors.

Mediterranean Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful mediterranean kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of mediterranean 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 mediterranean photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 tuscan 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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In Detail Interiors

This traditional kitchen has an inviting open floor plan into the dining area while also having a breakfast bar. The dark wood of the french doors compliment the dark wood of the cabinets.

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