Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, quartz benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen Remodel

Appius Construction Co.

Large mediterranean kitchen in San Diego with with island, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Napa Modern

Kimberley Kay Interiors

Kitchen Island- new light fixtures + counter tops and painted cabinets white. Stained hardwood floors dark for high contrast.
Large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Newport Coast - Santa Barbara Style Home

Homer Oatman, AIA

Photo of a mediterranean galley kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multiple islands, beige floor and white benchtop.

ÁTICO RAMBLA CATALUÑA

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtop, an integrated sink and panelled appliances.

Buck Ridge Home

David Lalush Photography

Design ideas for a mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island and brown floor.

Proyecto Casa de Pueblo Costa Brava

Nice Home Barcelona

Small mediterranean l-shaped separate kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Silly Little Things

3 Lights Design

Wood peninsula brings warmth to the space. All photos by Thomas Kuoh Photography.
Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, black cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Piacenza

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Spanish Colonial

DD Ford Construction

Architect: Don Nulty
Large mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, panelled appliances, wood benchtops, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, an undermount sink and terra-cotta floors.

Kitchen

Echelon Custom Homes

This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Other with granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

Réhabilitation complète d'une maison de maitre près d'Apt

Inspirations d'Intérieurs • Agence & Boutique •

Inspiration for a large mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Marseille with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Montmartre - Tholozé

Supercraft Studio | Architecte d'intérieur

Cuisine ouverte avec grande étagère en partie supérieure
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Modern Mediterranean

Model Remodel

Encaustic cement tile backsplash with Moroccan pendant lights and built-in island seating.
Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop and vaulted.

VIVIENDA BALCONES

PERALTA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, white benchtop and wood.

Caledonia Loop, Coogee

CONTEMPO DESIGN

Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen pantry in Perth with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Spanish Colonial Grand Kitchen

Tracy Berman Interiors

With this kitchen remodel we were able to highlight the Spanish Mediterranean style of the home. The tall transom pantry cabinets that almost touch the beams elevate your eyes and transform the space. In the back, the handmade mosaic backsplash although very intricate remains muted to accentuate the featured stone hood. The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances and water stone plumping fixtures. For our countertop, we have selected marble in a perfect blend of colors that coordinate with this two-toned kitchen.

Rancho Santa Fe Refresh

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beautiful Mediterranean - Santa Barbara home has stunning bones, but needed a refresh on some of the finishes. Although we wanted to keep a Spanish feel, we didn't want Mexican tile everywhere. The kitchen received new tile on the backsplash, counter tops, copper sinks and cabinet hardware. The wood floor that runs through out the home replaced the exiting Saltillo tile. The cooking alcove for the range top was dated and arched. We opened up the arch to a more modern square. This gave the space more room. We added new tile that still has a Spanish feel, but a bit more contemporary. The fireplace in the adjoining great room received a new façade with a teal colored aged tile. This updated the space and popped a bit of color in the room.

Villa Mariposa | Marbella

Kerstin Schacht Interior Concepts

This is an example of a large mediterranean galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Spanish Colonial Classic

Janet Kauffman Interiors & Design LLC

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles Mediterranean 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!