A sun-warmed kitchen direction using plaster, arches, handmade tile, wood, stone, and olive or clay accents.
Curator's note
A sun-warmed kitchen direction using plaster, arches, handmade tile, wood, stone, and olive or clay accents.
Style dossier · Kitchens
Mediterranean Modern
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Best for
Mediterranean kitchens are relevant again when they feel architectural rather than themed.
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Designer move
Pair old-world texture with clean cabinetry and simple hardware so the room feels fresh, not faux rustic.
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Trend note
Mediterranean kitchens are relevant again when they feel architectural rather than themed. Use plaster texture, warm wood, stone counters, arched niches, and handmade tile in restrained doses.
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Avoid
Avoid heavy decorative tile everywhere, ornate corbels, and overly yellow wall colors.
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See the style from every angle.
Open and airy
Warm neutral
High contrast
Natural texture
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