Mediterranean Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

This modern Spanish style white painted kitchen cabinets features a burgandy range and large island. Glazed cabinetry with Crema Marfil and Chateau brown leathered slabs. Hand made custom copper and iron range hood. Oak wood flooring and Andalusian tile complete the look. Project in Malibu designed by Maraya Interior Design, a native of the beloved Malibu Park above Zuma Beach from the 60's and 70's. (Maraya's childhood home was one of the few that did not burn down!!!) From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more.

New Country French Cottage

Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.

Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Principal Designer: Anthony "Ankie" Barnes, AIA, LEED AP
Photo of a mediterranean kitchen/diner in DC Metro with wood worktops, integrated appliances, green cabinets, a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Open Flow · Spanish Colonial · Renovation

LMD Architecture Studio

This is an example of a mediterranean l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Westlake Project

Michelle Tumlin Design

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, marble worktops and marble splashback.

Hillsborough

Jute Interior Design

Photo- Lisa Romerein
Mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda

Allen Construction

Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean l-shaped kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks

Mirador Builders

This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Spanish Revival Residence

Leslie Arnold Architecture

Mediterranean kitchen/diner in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood flooring.

Desert Retreat at Silverleaf

Drewett Works

The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/

Mediterranean Kitchen

Photo of a medium sized mediterranean galley kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Custom Cabinets

MC Design LLC

Custom-made cabinetry is a significant investment and true space maximizer, and most of the time, it is worth every penny to be able to have the added convenience of roll-out drawers, adjustable shelves, integrated waste and recycling bins, flatware dividers, pot lid holders, soft-close hinges, etc.

Herringbone Brick Ceiling

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

Incorporating architectural design elements such as this herringbone ceiling, custom hood and range, wood floor, and custom backsplash create the perfect kitchen.

A beautiful home in Pleasanton

Mark Gebhardt Photography

Mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Mark Cristofalo

Mark Cristofalo & Company

Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

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.

Best ceilings by Fratantoni Interior designers!

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Gorgeous barrel brick ceiling in the kitchen with beautiful pendants coming down.
Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Windermere Renovation

Akers Custom Homes

Photo of a large mediterranean l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Jacksonville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

Design ideas for a large mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Tuscan Kitchen in Kansas City

Design Connection, Inc.

Our clients requested a Tuscan-style kitchen that conveyed the flavors of living in Europe. They envisioned a barrel ceiling with red brick arranged in a herringbone pattern. This barrel ceiling set the stage for the ornate details featured in the woodwork throughout this exquisite home. To see pictures and details of this whole home design by Design Connection, Inc., please visit our portfolio: http://www.DesignConnectionInc.com/portfolio

My Work

Maureen Mcguire Interiors

The design motifs of this kitchen were influenced by Spain.
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean u-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and granite worktops.

Mediterranean Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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