In the kitchen we used light hickory cabinets with dark trim. In keeping with the colorful tiles we added colorful ceiling treatments in the kitchen and breakfast area with large dark wood beams for contrast.

Via Firenze

Steward Construction Company

Kitchen Cook Area
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in San Luis Obispo with with island, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Daily Telegraphy/House & Garden Fair 2000 Showhouse

Tim Wood Limited

This kitchen was designed for The House and Garden show house which was organised by the IDDA (now The British Institute of Interior Design). Tim Wood was invited to design the kitchen for the showhouse in the style of a Mediterranean villa. Tim Wood designed the kitchen area which ran seamlessly into the dining room, the open garden area next to it was designed by Kevin Mc Cloud. This bespoke kitchen was made from maple with quilted maple inset panels. All the drawers were made of solid maple and dovetailed and the handles were specially designed in pewter. The work surfaces were made from white limestone and the sink from a solid limestone block. A large storage cupboard contains baskets for food and/or children's toys. The larder cupboard houses a limestone base for putting hot food on and flush maple double sockets for electrical appliances. This maple kitchen has a pale and stylish look with timeless appeal.

Jasper Homes 2020 Kitchen

Keidel Supply

Design ideas for a mediterranean kitchen in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and with island.

"The early retirement" - 42 m - Sitges

GokoStudio

Fotografía: Valentín Hincû
This is an example of a small mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, with island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Beverly One

Ventura Custom Homes

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Valley View

Adam Jeselnick Architect

Photo of a mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Luis Obispo with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Mountain House

Bernardo Grijalva Photography

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Villa des Cimes

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Marseille with light wood cabinets, cement tiles, with island, green floor and exposed beam.

Aspen Ln - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dawn Jackson

Mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

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.

Gabriel Builders Showroom

Gabriel Builders Inc.

A bankof glass cabinets beside the Wolf builtin coffee maker and baking storage cabinet with pocket doors. Large pewter island that seats five with 2nd prep sink. Wolf microwave, warming drawer, and steam convection oven in this space. Integrated Subzero refrigerator and refrigerator drawers for beverage storage. Ice maker and wine storage in the pantry behind the ktichen.

Italian Villa

Aurora Builders

Inspiration for a large mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Jacksonville with limestone floors, beige floor, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

Renew

Artesano Plaster

Dane Cronin Photography
Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

San Juan Spanish Revival

Concept Design, Inc.

Wine refrigerators, Coffee bar, and storage in the kitchen
Inspiration for a large mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, green benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen

Carpet One Floor & Home

TERRA ANTIC DATILE TILE FLOORING from Carpet One Floor & Home gives a modernly rustic feel to this space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Manchester with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Minimalist Spanish Colonial

Atelier Lawrence Cheung

The definitive idea behind this project was to create a modest country house that was traditional in outward appearance yet minimalist from within. The harmonious scale, thick wall massing and the attention to architectural detail are reminiscent of the enduring quality and beauty of European homes built long ago. It features a custom-built Spanish Colonial- inspired house that is characterized by an L-plan, low-pitched mission clay tile roofs, exposed wood rafter tails, broad expanses of thick white-washed stucco walls with recessed-in French patio doors and casement windows; and surrounded by native California oaks, boxwood hedges, French lavender, Mexican bush sage, and rosemary that are often found in Mediterranean landscapes. An emphasis was placed on visually experiencing the weight of the exposed ceiling timbers and the thick wall massing between the light, airy spaces. A simple and elegant material palette, which consists of white plastered walls, timber beams, wide plank white oak floors, and pale travertine used for wash basins and bath tile flooring, was chosen to articulate the fine balance between clean, simple lines and Old World touches.

Highland Park Transitional

Danes Custom Homes

Mediterranean kitchen pantry in Dallas with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Hardwood Flooring

CarpetsPlus ColorTile Missoula

Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Mediterranean Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets 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!