European style kitchens have this way of looking gorgeous without trying.
I love the look of wood, stone, and worn-in charm that looks lived in and not staged.
Nothing matches perfectly, but that’s why it works!
And the best part is that you can pull pieces of that style into your own kitchen without doing anything dramatic.
You can bring in small things that give off that same charming vibe of European kitchens.
Here’s some inspo to get you started:
English Countryside Style Kitchens
English countryside kitchens have this easy charm to them, like a place where someone just pulled a pie out of the oven and didn’t bother hiding the mess on the counter.
The style is warm and a little old fashioned in a nice way, with details that feel like they’ve been there forever.
1. Exposed Beams
Beams bring in that old cottage charm right away, the kind that makes a kitchen feel like it’s been through a few generations.
You can keep them natural, paint them, or even use faux beams if your house didn’t come with the real deal.
They fit into the look because they’re simple and honest, and they don’t need anything fancy to work.
2. Stone Features
A stone range hood adds that sturdy countryside feeling you see in old English homes.
You can go with a full stone build or a simpler hood wrapped in a stone veneer.
It’s an easy way to pull some texture into the room and make things feel a little more grounded.
3. Apron Front Kitchen Sink
These sinks are a staple in old English kitchens, mostly because they look like they actually get used.
Deep and wide, they fit right in with the lived in charm of the style.
You can grab a classic white one, a darker one, or even a thrifted one if you want the real vintage feel.
4. Natural Stone Floors
Stone floors bring in that no fuss cottage feel, the kind that looks good even when there are footprints going every direction.
You can use limestone, slate, or whatever fits your space.
If real stone isn’t in the cards, there are tiles that mimic the look without the work.
5. Vintage Wallpaper
Vintage wallpaper ties the whole countryside look together with its tiny florals and old fashioned patterns.
It gives the kitchen a soft, homey touch without making things feel too precious.
Even one wall or a little section around open shelving can bring in that cozy cottage vibe.
French Provincial Style Kitchens
French provincial kitchens always have this soft, easy charm to them.
Light colors, pretty details, nothing too perfect or stiff.
You don’t need a big renovation to bring this look home, just a few gentle choices that lean into that airy, lived in feeling.
6. Pale Blue Cupboards
Pale blue cupboards fit right into the French provincial look since the color feels calm and a little old world.
You can paint your lowers, your island, or even just one cabinet set if you want a softer touch.
It works best with warm hardware or simple knobs that don’t try to steal the spotlight.
7. Clean White Everything
All white kitchens are a big part of the provincial vibe.
The look feels bright even on gloomy days and makes the room feel open without doing anything dramatic.
If the idea of everything white feels scary, you can mix in light natural wood or soft metal finishes to keep things from feeling too stark.
8. White Brick Backsplash
A white brick backsplash adds that rustic French touch without overwhelming the space.
You can use real brick, thin brick, or even a brick look tile if you want something easier to clean.
It blends nicely with pale colors and keeps the kitchen looking soft instead of sharp.
9. Soft Floral Wallpaper
Soft floral wallpaper brings in that gentle provincial charm you see in old French homes.
Flowers, white backgrounds, and faded colors work especially well.
You can add it to one wall, behind open shelves, or even just inside a glass front cabinet.
10. Chandelier
A chandelier adds the pretty detail this style is known for without making the kitchen feel formal.
Crystal, metal, or even a simple vintage looking piece can work.
It’s an easy way to bring in that little hint of elegance the French do so well.
Mediterranean Style Kitchens
Mediterranean kitchens always feel warm in a way that has nothing to do with the thermostat!
Lots of earthy colors and texture give Mediterannean kitchens a style that’s relaxed and real, not polished.
11. Terracotta Floors
Terracotta floors bring in that warm, earthy feeling that shows up in so many Mediterranean homes.
You can use real terracotta or tiles that mimic the look if you want something easier to clean.
The color adds a ton of charm without needing anything extra.
12. Mosaic Tile Backsplash
Mosaic tiles fit the style perfectly with all those tiny pieces and mixed colors.
You can go bright or keep it soft with blues and neutrals.
Even a small strip behind the stove adds that handmade touch.
13. Wine Rack
Wine racks work with this style naturally since Mediterranean kitchens feel built for long meals and good bottles.
You can tuck a rack into an island, hang one on a wall, or add a small countertop version.
14. Multi Toned Stone Floor
A floor with mixed tones looks right at home in a Mediterranean kitchen.
Stones that vary a bit in shade bring in that old world, collected feeling.
Tiles that replicate the look can work just as well if the real thing isn’t in the plan.
15. Wicker Pendant Lights
Wicker pendants add that breezy coastal touch the style is known for.
They bring in warmth without making the kitchen feel heavy.
One over the island or a pair over the table pulls in that easy Mediterranean charm instantly.
Spanish Villa Style Kitchens
Spanish villa kitchens have this warm, earthy charm that feels both lived in and a little dramatic.
The whole style leans cozy without trying to be cute, and it mixes color and texture in a way that feels natural instead of styled.
16. Mosaic Floors
Mosaic floors fit right into the villa look with all their tiny patterns and sun baked colors.
You can go bold with bigger designs or keep it subtle with softer tones.
Tile options make it pretty easy to bring this into your kitchen even if your space wasn’t built with it originally.
17. Patterned Rugs
Patterned rugs add that extra bit of color you see in Spanish spaces.
Think warm reds, deep blues, or anything that feels a little worn in.
Even a small runner can bring in that villa warmth.
18. Dark Natural Wood
Dark wood gives the kitchen that grounded, traditional feeling the style is known for.
Cabinets, beams, or even a simple wood island can make the space feel rich without becoming too heavy.
It plays really well with warm tiles and copper tones.
19. Open Shelves
Open shelves and little built in nooks fit perfectly with the relaxed villa vibe.
They show off dishes, pottery, or whatever you actually use every day.
Even a small open section mixed in with closed cabinets brings in that collected look.
20. Copper Kitchen Sink
Copper sinks or faucets add that warm glow you see in older Spanish homes.
The metal ages in a nice way and pairs well with darker wood and patterned tile.
Just a simple copper faucet can pull the whole style together.
Bringing a Little European Kitchen Charm Home
You don’t need a plane ticket or a centuries old house to get that low key European kitchen feeling!
Little swaps and small bits of texture go a long way, and half the charm is letting things look a bit collected instead of matching everything on purpose.
It’s the kind of style that grows over time anyway, so you can start small and let the rest fall into place as you go.
