Johan Roetz
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Van Alstyne Kitchen

Karen Childress Designs

The remodeled kitchen brings a smile to the owner's face everyday. Photo Credit:Melinda Ortley
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Santa Barbara, California

Debra Lynn Henno Design

Photography Alexander Vertikoff
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, beaded inset cabinets, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Kitchen/ Dining Room Update in conservation district

General Contractor, Peak Market Homes, LLC

Photo of a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Van Alstyne Kitchen

Karen Childress Designs

The new, larger island gives the kitchen more storage and more counter space. Great for large groups! Photo credits: Melinda Ortley
Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Kitchen/ Dining Room Update in conservation district

General Contractor, Peak Market Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Van Alstyne Kitchen

Karen Childress Designs

Light oak cabinets stained darker transformed the existing kitchen. Granite with lots of movement is the focal point of this kitchen. The lighted potrack, new custom venthood, and stainless appliances will bring the homeowner many years of enjoyment. Photo credits: Melinda Ortley

Van Alstyne Kitchen

Karen Childress Designs

Granite behind the cooktop provides a focal point as well as an easy clean surface. To keep the backsplash from becoming too busy, solid gray subway tile finishes the remainder of the backsplash. Photo credits: Melinda Ortley

Van Alstyne Kitchen

Karen Childress Designs

The owner wanted to transform this dated large kitchen. It had light oak cabinets with light gray laminate counters and backsplash. The cabinets were stained darker and some of the base cabinets were reconfigured to maximize storage and convenience. A new, larger island gives the homeowner more space for large family gatherings. Granite counters replaced the old laminate counters. For ease of cleaning, a beautiful piece of granite is behind the cooktop, with dark gray glass tile for the rest of the backsplash. The gray tile highlights the dark veins in the granite. The original lightbox in the kitchen was replaced with recessed lights, a lighted chandelier, and pendant lights. A new custom vent hood transformed the space and created a beautiful focal point with the granite backsplash. Photo credits: Melinda Ortley

Van Alstyne Kitchen

Karen Childress Designs

Van Alstyne Kitchen

Karen Childress Designs

The owner wanted to transform this dated large kitchen. It had light oak cabinets with light gray laminate counters and backsplash. The cabinets were stained darker and some of the base cabinets were reconfigured to maximize storage and convenience. A new, larger island gives the homeowner more space for large family gatherings. Granite counters replaced the old laminate counters. For ease of cleaning, a beautiful piece of Golden Spring granite is behind the cooktop, with dark gray glass tile for the rest of the backsplash. The gray tile highlights the dark veins in the granite. The original lightbox in the kitchen was replaced with recessed lights, a lighted chandelier, and pendant lights. Photo credits: Melinda Ortley

Van Alstyne Kitchen

Karen Childress Designs

New custom built in venthood with corbels and small shelf with cabinets above. Photo credits: Melinda Ortley
Design ideas for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Kitchen in Pasadena, FL

Lindross Remodeling

Johan Roetz
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Kitchen in Pasadena, FL

Lindross Remodeling

Kitchen in Pasadena, FL

Lindross Remodeling

Johan Roetz
Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Kitchen in Pasadena, FL

Lindross Remodeling

Kitchen in Pasadena, FL

Lindross Remodeling

Kitchen in Pasadena, FL

Lindross Remodeling

Kitchen in Pasadena, FL

Lindross Remodeling

Johan Roetz
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors.

Kitchen/ Dining Room Update in conservation district

General Contractor, Peak Market Homes, LLC

Large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Kitchen with Bamboo Floors 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!