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.

El Sereno Residence

Hsu McCullough

The wood flooring wraps up the walls and ceiling in the kitchen creating a "wood womb": A complimentary contrast to the the pink and sea-foam painted custom cabinets, brass hardware, brass backsplash and brass island. Windows were intentionally placed on both ends of the kitchen to create a cozy space.

The Farmhouse

Mykonos Architects

This is an example of a mediterranean galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Complesso La Spina @Toscana Resort Castelfalfi

Arch. Alessandra Cipriani

Piano primo cucina-pranzo
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Hermosa Avenue

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Casa BDM

La Leta Architettura

Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen in Catania-Palermo with cement tiles and wood.

King Street

Kelly Ferm Inc.

Tuscan Style kitchen designed around a grand red range.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, coloured appliances, travertine floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Villa en Marbella 1A

med arquitectura & construcción

Design ideas for a mediterranean u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Malaga with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Cocina Gaia

AS Interiorista

Large mediterranean separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black appliances, travertine floors, with island and wood.

Villa in Sabina

lorenzo dottorini

Mediterranean eat-in kitchen in Other with white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, orange floor, grey benchtop and wood.

West Texas Mediterranean

Becca Lea Photography

Photo of a mediterranean kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, multiple islands and wood.

Galleon

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

This is an example of a mediterranean u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop, wood and medium hardwood floors.

Casa Andrea

undos Arquitectura Cooperativa

Sala d'estar i cuina. El doble espai de la sala d'estar transmet sensació d'espai que es reforça amb les obertures dels arcs. La cuina és totalment oberta amb una illa on hi ha els fogons.

ático en Plaza Real | Barcelona, Spain

CALMA estudio de arquitectura

Inspiration for a large mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Barcelona with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor, white benchtop and wood.

Lab Cotogna

Dalija d.o.o

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in Other with wood benchtops, wood, exposed beam, a drop-in sink, black splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Oak Bluff

Parker Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Casa BDM

La Leta Architettura

This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Catania-Palermo with cement tiles and wood.

Cocina Gaia

AS Interiorista

Inspiration for a large mediterranean separate kitchen in Madrid with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black appliances, travertine floors, with island and wood.

Modern villa in Andratx

Ajform Interior Design & Architecture

Large mediterranean open plan kitchen in Palma de Mallorca with an integrated sink, green cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and wood.

Castle View Villa

Mykonos Architects

This is an example of a mediterranean single-wall kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, no island, beige floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and wood.

Mediterranean Kitchen with Wood 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!