What tile is used in Mediterranean kitchens?

Hand-painted ceramic in blue-and-white or earthy patterns, plus terracotta or Saltillo floor tile.

Can Mediterranean style look modern?

Yes. Use simple slab cabinets in warm white with a patterned backsplash and plaster walls for a cleaner take.

How much does a mediterranean kitchen cost?

For an average 150 sq ft kitchen, a mediterranean refresh on existing cabinets typically runs $8,000–$20,000, a full remodel $25,000–$60,000, and a high-end redesign $70,000 or more. Worth the splurge: hand-painted tile behind the range.

Can I see my own kitchen in Mediterranean style?

Yes. Upload a photo, choose Mediterranean, and pick Refresh, Remodel, or Redesign. You'll see your kitchen from the same camera angle in about 30 seconds, and your first design is free.

Mediterranean style

Mediterranean kitchen ideas

Mediterranean kitchens are warm and sun-baked: cream cabinets with a soft distressed finish, hand-painted tile, travertine, terracotta floors, and wrought iron.

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Sample 1980s dark oak U-shaped kitchen before redesign

The same kitchen redesigned in Mediterranean style

The look

What makes a mediterranean kitchen

Cabinets: Warm cream painted doors with a softly distressed finish
Countertops: Honed travertine
Backsplash: Hand-painted blue-and-white patterned tile
Hardware: Wrought iron pulls
Lighting: Wrought iron lantern pendants
Flooring: Terracotta hexagon tile
Walls: Warm textured plaster
Mood: Warm Old-World Mediterranean

Three budgets

Mediterranean at every level of change

Shown on our reference kitchen, the same room we use to compare every style fairly.

Mediterranean kitchen refresh — RefreshNew paint, counters, tile, and hardware on the existing cabinets.

Mediterranean kitchen remodel — RemodelAll-new cabinets and finishes in the same layout.

Mediterranean kitchen redesign — RedesignThe kitchen re-planned inside the same walls.

Best for

Spanish and Tuscan-style homes
Warm climates
Lovers of pattern and handmade texture

Design tips

Keep the patterned tile to the backsplash and let everything else be calm.
Terracotta floors and textured plaster walls do most of the work.
Wrought iron lighting and hardware tie the look together.

Budget

What a mediterranean kitchen costs

Typical 2026 US ranges for a 150 sq ft kitchen. Get a line-by-line estimate in the remodel cost calculator.

Refresh: $8k–$20k; Paint or reface, new counters, tile, hardware, and lighting.
Remodel: $25k–$60k; New cabinets, counters, flooring, and appliances, same layout.
Redesign: $70k+; Custom cabinetry, premium finishes, and a new layout.

Where to splurge

Hand-painted tile behind the range.

Where to save

Terracotta-look porcelain floors instead of real clay tile.

Cabinet colors that suit mediterranean

Terracotta kitchen cabinets

Mediterranean kitchen FAQ

What tile is used in Mediterranean kitchens?: Hand-painted ceramic in blue-and-white or earthy patterns, plus terracotta or Saltillo floor tile.
Can Mediterranean style look modern?: Yes. Use simple slab cabinets in warm white with a patterned backsplash and plaster walls for a cleaner take.
How much does a mediterranean kitchen cost?: For an average 150 sq ft kitchen, a mediterranean refresh on existing cabinets typically runs $8,000–$20,000, a full remodel $25,000–$60,000, and a high-end redesign $70,000 or more. Worth the splurge: hand-painted tile behind the range.
Can I see my own kitchen in Mediterranean style?: Yes. Upload a photo, choose Mediterranean, and pick Refresh, Remodel, or Redesign. You'll see your kitchen from the same camera angle in about 30 seconds, and your first design is free.

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Contemporary

Transitional

Traditional

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