Mediterranean Stucco Kitchen with Arched Openings

Design notes

Mediterranean outdoor kitchens live under arches and loggias. Look for stucco counters and columns, terracotta or travertine floors, blue-and-white tile backsplashes, a wood-fired oven built into the wall, and a long table under vines. Keep the palette warm and the appliances tucked behind stucco so the architecture, not the stainless, leads.

What to look for

• The work triangle — grill, sink and fridge within a few steps
• Ventilation: a hood, an open gable or clear sky above the grill
• Where guests sit relative to the cook