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.

Castle Hills Remodel

Younique Designs

island pendants, barn door, marble countertops, painted cabinets, pantry door, plaster walls, remodel, renovation, spanish colonial, stone sink, vent hood in front of window, wood beams

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

This is an example of a 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.

Waller Kitchen looking to Family Room

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Kitchen view to Great room
Photo of a large mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Bask el. sol

Dall Designer Homes

Photography by The Design Villa (#villastyling) This striking galley style kitchen offsets the white walls and cabinetry with rustic timber shelves, patterned tiles and textural rattan and wicker elements.

Casa nel parco

Fluido Architettura

Mediterranean kitchen in Turin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Minimalist Kitchen Remodel

Milgard Windows & Doors

The new windows in the kitchen and breakfast nook, along with the remodeled layout of the kitchen, helped the space feel light and airy. As the natural light comes in, your eye is drawn to the exterior providing a connection to the backyard and pool area.

Tucson Villa

ABT Home Renovations & Design Center

Custom hood and circular vaulted ceiling.
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, beige floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Ristrutturazione della casa padronale nell’ambito della Masseria Cuturi

Bernardino Dimitri

Mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Bari with a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, beige benchtop, vaulted, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and grey floor.

Kitchen Extension

CARL Architect

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Hampshire with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtop and vaulted.

Oakland North Oakland - Bushrod - Old World Kitchen

Design Set Match

pot filler, induction cooktop, and niche behind stove
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Casa WeD

Arch. Rosaria Invernale

Small mediterranean single-wall open plan kitchen in Catania-Palermo with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and vaulted.

French Mediterranean Custom Home

SDG Architects

Large mediterranean kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

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.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Classic Kitchens & Designs

Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with white cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, white benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Casa Sabir

Luca Giannini

Luca Giannini
Mediterranean kitchen in Other with stainless steel benchtops, cement tiles, a peninsula and vaulted.

Modern Mediterranean New Build

Wendy Black Rodgers Interiors

Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Boronda Adobe Kitchen

Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design

Design ideas for a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, orange splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Santa Monica Residence

Paul Brant Williger Architect

Kitchen with Tile Wainscot
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Mediterranean Villa

SCS

Kitchen remodel with skylights, vaulted ceilings, custom cabinetry, and hood vent added on.
Photo of a small mediterranean galley kitchen pantry in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Mediterranean Kitchen with Vaulted 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!