Can I design my kitchen in an Italian style?

Yes, Italian kitchen designs are versatile and can be adapted to different spaces and personal preferences.

What are the characteristics of Italian kitchen designs?

Italian kitchen designs often feature natural materials, warm color palettes, and a blend of traditional and modern elements.

Are Italian kitchens expensive?

Italian kitchens can range in price depending on the materials and finishes chosen, but they tend to be on the higher end of the price spectrum.

Can I incorporate Italian design elements in my existing kitchen?

Yes, you can introduce Italian design elements such as textured tiles, rustic wood accents, and open shelving to give your kitchen an Italian touch.

What are some popular Italian kitchen design styles?

Popular Italian kitchen design styles include Tuscan, rustic, contemporary, and modern.

How can I create an Italian-inspired color palette for my kitchen?

Opt for warm earth tones like terracotta, creamy whites, and rich browns, and consider using bold accent colors sparingly.

What types of materials are commonly used in Italian kitchens?

Common materials used in Italian kitchens include natural stones like marble, travertine, and granite, as well as hardwoods like oak and walnut.

Are Italian kitchens known for their functionality?

Yes, Italian kitchens are often designed with functionality in mind, offering ample storage space and efficient layouts.

How can I achieve a cozy and inviting atmosphere in my Italian kitchen?

You can incorporate warm lighting fixtures, comfortable seating areas, and decorative elements like potted herbs or vintage accessories.

Where can I find Italian kitchen design inspiration?

You can find inspiration in design magazines, online platforms, and by visiting kitchen showrooms that specialize in Italian designs.

17 Italian Kitchens, Dolce Vita Edition

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From the country that taught us how to make ourselves fully at home in the kitchen, here are 17 memorable designs—rustic, clean-lined, and effortless-looking combinations of the two.

this luxe kitchen in a vipp pop up features modern, modular, and unfitted vipp 17 — Above: This luxe kitchen in a Vipp pop-up features modern, modular, and unfitted Vipp components (and a locally glazed tile floor) beneath a Venetian ceiling fresco. Take a tour in The Vipp Pop-Up Palazzo: Scandi Minimalism in an Italian Baroque Setting Turned Temporary Hotel.

the kitchen at casolare scarani in puglia by studio andrew trotter was formerly 18 — Above: The kitchen at Casolare Scarani in Puglia by Studio Andrew Trotter was formerly, surprisingly enough, a garage, now fitted with terra cotta tiles.

at palazzo daniele in italy, history (tall ceilings and plastered archways) mee 19 — Above: At Palazzo Daniele in Italy, history (tall ceilings and plastered archways) meets modern and minimal (stainless steel-clad island) in the communal kitchen. See more in Kitchen of the Week: Minimalism Meets Grandeur at an Italian Villa Turned Hotel.

the ultimate marble sink in a convent turned country house, restored by marina 20 — Above: The ultimate marble sink in a convent turned country house, restored by Marina Sinibaldi Benatti (who became an interior designer along the way); see La Dolce Vita: A Restored 17th-Century Convent Outside Milan.

even a genius portable kitchen doesn&#8\2\17;t skimp on the marble counter 21 — Above: Even a genius portable kitchen doesn’t skimp on the marble countertops; see A Moveable Feast: A Modular Kitchen from an Italian Architect.

understated ease in an apartment kitchen by clarisse demory at villa lena, a ho 22 — Above: Understated ease in an apartment kitchen by Clarisse Demory at Villa Lena, a hotel and artist retreat on a Tuscan estate. For more, see our post Steal This Look: A Humble Tuscan Kitchen, French Edition.

does this kitchen look familiar? it played a starring role in luca guadagnino&a 23 — Above: Does this kitchen look familiar? It played a starring role in Luca Guadagnino’s *A Bigger Splash.* Take a full tour of the island villa in Vacation Dreaming: Elegant Simplicity on the Italian Island of Pantelleria.

a romantic/industrial milan loft for a bohemian design duo, glam chandelier i 24 — Above: A Romantic/Industrial Milan Loft for a Bohemian Design Duo, glam chandelier included.

17 Italian Kitchens Dolce Vita Edition portrait 7 — Above: A show kitchen in a rescued spinning mill in northern Italy features ground concrete floors and reclaimed shelving; see A Showroom in Italy Where Everything Is Made from Salvaged Materials.

a simple kitchen with ilve range in moody and mysterious: casa soleto in puglia 26 — Above: A simple kitchen with Ilve range in Moody and Mysterious: Casa Soleto in Puglia by Studio Andrew Trotter.

also at villa lena: an apartment kitchen features cabinets painted in dusty s 27 — Above: Also at Villa Lena: An apartment kitchen features cabinets painted in dusty sage. See Villa Lena: A Creative Hub (and Hotel) in Tuscany.

in the mountains, there&#8\2\17;s this small, minimalist kitchen in a stone 28 — Above: In the mountains, there’s this small, minimalist kitchen in a stone house, as seen in Ca’Giovanni: An Architect’s (Gentle) Renovation of His Great-Grandfather’s Work.

an italian designer&#8\2\17;s tiny historic flat in milan gets a \2\1st cen 29 — Above: An Italian designer’s tiny historic flat in Milan gets a 21st-century revamp with a rosy fresco and steel counters; see more at Pietro Russo’s 538-Square-Foot Apartment in Milan, Glamour Included.

a backsplash in colorful tiles at numeroventi in florence. for more, see a mode 30 — Above: A backsplash in colorful tiles at Numeroventi in Florence. For more, see A Modern Guest House in a 16th-Century Palazzo.

get a glimpse of designer katrin arens&#8\2\17;s own kitchen in lombardy, s 31 — Above: Get a glimpse of designer Katrin Arens’s own kitchen in Lombardy, stacked ceramics included, in Slow Design: Katrin Arens Plate Rack.

simple yet striking: see a centuries old farmhouse for all seasons by jonathan 32 — Above: Simple yet striking: See A Centuries-Old Farmhouse for All Seasons by Jonathan Tuckey Design.

and a quiet kitchen—with concrete countertops and niches for display—in ita 33 — Above: And a quiet kitchen—with concrete countertops and niches for display—in Italian Spring: A Villa in the Puglia Countryside, with Rooms for Let.

To see more great kitchens around the world, see:

Greatest Hits: 16 Fantastique French Kitchens from Our Archives
13 Favorite Cost-Conscious Kitchen Remodels from the Remodelista Archives
Kitchen(s) of the Week: 10 Tiny NYC Kitchens from the Archives

N.B. This post is an old favorite; it was originally published on September 26, 2014, and has been updated with new kitchens we love.

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