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.

Wimberley Home

C-Reese Architectural Design

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.

Italian Farmhouse Custom Kitchen Remodel | Santaluz, San Diego, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Italian farmhouse custom kitchen complete with hand carved wood details, flush marble island and quartz counter surfaces, faux finish cabinetry, clay ceiling and wall details, wolf, subzero and Miele appliances and custom light fixtures.

Virgin Kitchen

Karry Home Solutions

Warm, mediterranean style kitchen design combines some of the very best materials into a beautiful space. Granite counters and custom made cabinets use warm tones throughout. The floor tile is imported from the Mediterranean, with a combination of stainless steel and bronze being used on hardware and fixtures.

Traditional Tuscan Kitchen

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Photography by Cristopher Nolasco
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchens

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Luxury Kitchen by Fratantoni Interior Designers! Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more inspiring photos!!
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, travertine floors and with island.

Fort Lauderdale

Sarkela Corporation

Inspiration for a large mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and beige floor.

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Montecito Home

CB Paint and Decor, Inc.

Montectio Spanish Estate Interior and Exterior. Offered by The Grubb Campbell Group, Village Properties.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Caisson Studios– Interior Designer Los Angeles

Caisson Studios

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, shaker cabinets, white appliances, terra-cotta floors and no island.

John Volk Palm Beach Estate

Beacon Construction Group Inc

Photo of a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Elegant Hillside Home

Allen Construction

Architect: Tom Ochsner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Italian Farmhouse

Elevation 92 Construction Services, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hilltop Spanish Estate

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and orange floor.

Spanish White Mediterranean Banquette Seating

Maraya Interior Design

Spanish style upholstered banquete seating in kitchen. A clean, contemporary white palette in this traditional Spanish Style home in Santa Barbara, California. Soft greys, beige, cream colored fabrics, hand knotted rugs and quiet light walls show off the beautiful thick arches between the living room and dining room. Stained wood beams, wrought iron lighting, and carved limestone fireplaces give a soft, comfortable feel for this summer home by the Pacific Ocean. White linen drapes with grass shades give warmth and texture to the great room. The kitchen features glass and white marble mosaic backsplash, white slabs of natural quartzite, and a built in banquet nook. The oak cabinets are lightened by a white wash over the stained wood, and medium brown wood plank flooring througout the home. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. 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.

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.

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

New Home Construction - Pacific Palisades

Design & Build . . . by Roger Perron, Inc.

This kitchen view shows the honey-stained fir cabinets with built-in breakfast nook. The kitchen windows face the ocean view. The back splash is cobalt blue glass mosaic tiles and the counters are granite. The floor tiles are a combination of mosaic and stone. The suspended upper cabinet is curved with sliding glass panels. You can see the dining room beyond, and the living room is at the very end of the view.

Hillside Spanish-Moorish Estate

Banyan Architects

Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

SQUARE SHELL MOSAICS

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White Opal Shell Mosaic
This is an example of a large mediterranean single-wall kitchen in Brisbane with granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and no island.

Mediterranean Kitchen with Mosaic Tile Splashback 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!