The most sought-after kitchen designers in Mallorca

So you’ve moved to Mallorca for the Mediterranean way of life, to enjoy more time with your family, bask in the sunny weather and eat delicious Spanish cuisine. However, your new Mallorcan villa or finca, while beautiful in many ways, is not reaching your expectations in the kitchen. What you need is a designer that can put together a welcoming Mediterranean kitchen interior – one that encourages your family to gather round, share some tapas and spend time together.

Luckily on Mallorca, we are graced with a thriving interior design sector that brings international designers from all over the world. If you are unsure of what kitchen design to choose, be rest assured that there is plenty of portfolios to choose from. In fact, all the designers selected below, custom-build their kitchens to suit your home.

Therefore, there is no limit to what a local designer can achieve. With the right concept in mind, your dream Mediterranean kitchen can be tailor-made to match your vision. Whether it be a contemporary island unit or a more rustic outdoor dining area, your designer kitchen in Mallorca is on the cusp of being created.

What makes a great kitchen designer?

There are lots of kitchen designers to choose from in Mallorca but what makes the professionals stand out from the rest is their ability to listen to your needs and curate your design accordingly. What really counts is if your designer can customise rather than replicate. Look out for creative intuition and a curiosity to know more about your home. A good kitchen designer will want to know about where you live, your lifestyle in Mallorca and how the kitchen will predominantly be used.

Another thing to check is whether or not they use sustainable materials. A good kitchen designer will know which woods and stones are sustainable and will be able to advise on which materials work best for you and your budget. If they have been certified by the FSC even better.

How long will it take to enjoy my designer kitchen?

This will depend on which materials are selected and if they’re being imported to Mallorca from abroad. From paper to construction, most kitchen designers will be able to turn around the design in 2-3 weeks.

Once the kitchen has been installed, with most providers you will get at least a 5 year guarantee on function and quality and an inspection after a year.

How much does a designer kitchen cost in Mallorca?

Once you have chosen your Mallorca interior designer, then the real fun begins.

A designer kitchen in Mallorca will be made bespoke using the best quality materials. With this in mind, prices usually start around 40,000 euros and from there, the sky is the limit. Cabinet interiors, handles, sinks and fixtures will all add up and the choice of electrical equipment will also affect the price. A complete designer kitchen can be in the figure of 100,000 euros.

Originally from Münsterland, the epicentre of German kitchen creation, Birgit Müller has worked in Mallorca for the past twenty years. She opened her first studio in 1999 in Port Andratx and the second in Palma followed in 2005. Modern kitchens are her trademark; in which she forges advanced technology with sleek designs. However, underneath all the gloss and elegance, Birgit maintains that a Mediterranean kitchen is all about bringing people together. Therefore, comfort comes first, as does sustainability, which you’ll always find in a Birgit Müller kitchen. Her work has been FSC-certified since 2010.

Under the Espacio Home Design brand is Cocinart, an upmarket kitchen brand used by a large number of homeowners in Mallorca. Espacio Home Design began as a humble carpentry workshop in the rural town of Vilafranca de Bonany. The year was 1945 and the family business was dedicated to the manufacture of made-to-measure furniture. A trip to Germany by an enterprising son, Joan Torrens, brought about a change of direction and the workshop began to focus on kitchens. At that time it was not easy to import kitchen furniture to the island. Under the name Cocinart, the family opened their first shop in Palma in 1974. It was a great success and they proceeded to develop their catalogue and services with great passion and commitment. Today, the interior design company has six showrooms across the island and offers not only kitchens, but a comprehensive interior design service.

For all the nuts and bolts to home design, DURAN is where to go. Their store is divided into two areas where you’ll find construction, electrical and plumbing parts on one side, and interior design on the other. They cover all aspects of the design process, from choosing the right tools to selecting materials and curating the perfect finish. If you’re undertaking a reformation project yourself, DURAN offer a high-quality guarantee across their range, only offering the most reliable in construction and design. What they offer in ceramics, kitchens and bathrooms is particularly extensive.

Founded in 1858 in Germany, Stork Design is an all-round furniture and interior design company, supplying kitchens amongst other things too. Their knowledge in luxury kitchens goes back decades, where the company have consistently worked with the best minds in design, fittings and carpentry. These include the manufacturers SieMatic, Zeyko, Next125 and Contur alongside their own team of in-house kitchen specialists. Their showroom is based in Son Bugadelles in Santa Ponsa, where you’ll find over 900 square metres of design inspiration.

In 2020, ST-ONE Baleares opened its doors in Port Andratx, supplying Mallorca with even further variety of German kitchen design. The owner Klaus Sladko, believes in prioritising natural stone above any other material, resulting in a brand that is rustic yet elegant. World-class kitchen suppliers are chosen by ST-ONE and include Blanco, Liebherr, Gaggenau, Strasser and Bora. Their team in Port Andratx match their luxury designs with in-depth knowledge, and prioritise designing a kitchen that facilitates your needs. As part of the ST-ONE package, you receive a thorough analysis at home, where measurements are logged and different variations of stone are tested.

If you’re in need of inspiration of which kitchen design to choose in your home, take a look at some of the work below. These kitchens have been built for real homes in Mallorca and include some of the finest examples of what your Mediterranean kitchen could look like with the help of one of our recommended designers. One of these examples includes the designer kitchen of editor Helen Cummins who chose to work with Cocinart by Espacio Home Design during the renovation of her Son Vida home.

If you’ve recently bought a home in Mallorca, the chances are you’re getting used to the Mediterranean way of life. Very quickly, you’ll see that social dining is an integral part to living in Spain and a lot of time is spent dedicated to good food, good wine and of course, good company. Therefore, implementing a designer kitchen that facilitates this social need is important to feeling settled in Mallorca. You’ll want to create spaces in your home that let in the Mallorcan sun, bring together your friends and family and encourage a relaxed atmosphere.

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