Photo of a large mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Old World Charm

Ron James Custom Cabinetry

Warm and inviting. Elegant.
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Old World Elegant, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

To create a feeling of Old World elegance for this home, we used cherry cabinets by Wood-Mode in a Cognac stain. Aligning the artfully shaped island with the focal point of the mantle style wood hood gives the space a structured symmetry that adds to the ethos. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Pelham Manor

French Villa Laguna Beach

James David Custom Homes

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mediterranean Dream

Performance Kitchens & Home

Voted best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017! Since 1974, Performance Kitchens & Home has been re-inventing spaces for every room in the home. Specializing in older homes for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Den, Family Rooms and any room in the home that needs creative storage solutions for cabinetry. We offer color rendering services to help you see what your space will look like, so you can be comfortable with your choices! Our Design team is ready help you see your vision and guide you through the entire process! Photography by: Juniper Wind Designs LLC

Tuscan Farmhouse 4

South Coast Architects, Inc.

Italianate, Tuscan Farmhouse
This is an example of a mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Orange County.

Camelback Royal View

Hendricks Construction

Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Color Splash

User

Needing a functional space for a frequent cook, this kitchen accomplishes just that along with added color. A 48" stainless steel range with broiler and a chalkboard refrigerator all add character and comfort all in one space.

Kentfield Kitchen

RRS Design + Build, LLC

This beautiful whole home remodel was done for a family in Ross California, and no expense was spared in giving them what they dreamed of. A page torn out of a Tuscan retreat, and and brought to their home in California. The beams throughout this home were purchased from a railroad company dating back almost 200 years old. Each one was painstakingly fit into place by carving them to fit the existing ceiling with chainsaws, planers, and lifted into place. There were more than 150 placed throughout the home, and is a finishing touch to this extensive and beautiful transformation. Truly a once in a lifetime project we were blessed to have done.

Outdoor Kitchen

Kitchen Interiors, LLC

Black coffee stained cherry cabinets with a black glaze and resin waterproof finish. Granite ogee edge countertops with full height granite backsplash. Honey onyx was used for the back of the island. Custom designed ironwork with bronze finish. Copper farmhouse sink. Island trough copper sink 42" in width. Oil Rubbed bronze faucets. Viking appliances. Frontgate outdoor barstools.

French Country Modern

JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction

Photography: Piston Design
Inspiration for a mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Austin.

Oakland 4-Plex

Creek Development

This apartment kitchen remodel includes new quartzite countertops, Modern ash wood cabinetry, and brass fixtures. A blue ceramic subway tile backsplash adds a sense of place. A wood beam open shelf helps draw the warm color of the douglas fir wood floor up onto the vertical plane of the room.

Ocean View Residence

Paul Brant Williger Architect

Kitchen with Vaulted Truss and Bean Ceiling open to Dinning Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, blue benchtop and exposed beam.

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and vaulted.

Vivienda Mediterranea

sastre&sastre

Cocina integrada abierta a luminoso comedor
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

Expansive mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Contemporary Kitchen

PentaVia Custom Homes

A contemporary kitchen with touches of modern. The contrast of the stained dark wood beams with the light engineered wood on the ceiling is a stunning feature. The hardware is large and strong- black in the main area and brass in the secondary kitchen. The butler's kitchen has black cabinets with brass hardware for contrast. Black venti hood with gold brass accents. Island Pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting.

French Country Kitchen Design - Haslett, MI

McDaniels Kitchen and Bath

Pairing cream colored Medallion Silverline kitchen cabinets with a vibrant blue and gold color scheme, this kitchen design in Haslett achieves the ideal French country style. Cambria quartz countertops and Jeffrey Alexander hardware beautifully accent the cabinetry. A custom hutch in matching cabinet finish offers extra storage and glass front cabinets for displaying dishes and glassware. A Blanco undermount sink fits in perfectly with this design, along with the Eclipse single lever faucet. The tile selection really sets the tone for this kitchen design, with Jeffrey Court blue and gold backsplash tile giving the kitchen a splash of color. The hexagonal shaped floor tile from Artistic Tile Saigon collection is a practical and stylish addition.

Kitchen Remodeling

California Construction Bay Area Inc.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with laminate floors, with island and brown floor.

Gabriel Builders Showroom

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Gabriel Builders Showroom Kitchen with Subzero and Wolf appliances, island pendant lights, sconces by hood, and plaster walls. The kitchen is used for staff parties, wine and cheese community events, wedding events, and cooking demos

Mediterranean Eat-in Kitchen Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Mediterranean Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!