The kitchen holds great importance in Mexican culture. It is a space for gathering and culinary creation, as well as a space for experimentation with materials, layouts, textures and colors. To honor this design tradition, we’re sharing the latest of the avant-garde in Mexican kitchen design. Whether you are looking to remodel your kitchen in Mexico, or add modern touches of Mexico to your kitchen across the pond, these trends and examples of excellence in Mexican kitchen design will inspire you to enhance your own kitchen space.
In this globalized world, regional identities continue to thrive and contribute to the overall diversity. This is particularly evident in the fields of architecture and design, which add a unique charm to our living environments. Today, we will explore some of the trends in Mexican kitchen design.
In 2024, kitchen design trends will combine aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability to create practical, beautiful, and environmentally responsible choices. Mexico, with its privileged climate, offers numerous possibilities to play with building materials’ temperature, the quality of light, wind currents, and more. Mexican kitchen designers embrace this flexibility and integrate it into their work.
Biophilic design, which incorporates elements such as plants, natural light and natural materials, will be a definite trend for the next year. Functional minimalism, clean surfaces and the use of durable building materials will also be popular. Neutral colors will dominate, creating a calm and timeless interior aesthetic. Sustainability will be a key consideration, with a focus on choosing eco-friendly materials for countertops, flooring and kitchen cabinetry. As a result, recycled woods, natural stone and sustainable quartz countertops will be in high demand. Neutral and earthy colors, such as moss green and earth tones, will be popular choices to create a connection with nature.
In terms of technology, Internet-connected appliances, such as refrigerators that can track inventory and ovens that can be controlled from a smartphone, will become more common. Additionally, open layouts that facilitate a seamless transition between the kitchen and other living areas will be popular. The kitchen island will continue to serve as the centerpiece, providing space for cooking, dining and socializing. Multifunctional layouts will be utilized to optimize space.
In Mexico, modern kitchen designs combine beautiful elements of rustic charm with influences of Mexican nature and landscapes. Below, explore ideas that showcase the aforementioned trends in a delightful blend of sophistication, nature, technology and sustainability.
Enekén Estudio
This kitchen is a beautiful example of an open layout that blends the sensation of a natural landscape with the softness of neutral, peaceful colors. Enekén Studio, known for its expertise in architecture and design, has created a kitchen that poetically combines elegance and rusticity. Their attention to detail and commitment to creating meaningful objects is evident in every aspect of this space.
CLA CLA MX
This kitchen serves as a representation of the significance of kitchens in Mexican culture. The dining table seamlessly connects to the modular kitchen, creating a natural extension of the space. The color palette chosen for this kitchen harmonizes perfectly with the surrounding landscape of the Baja California Valley. An adjacent terrace enhances the spacious feel of the area. This project was specifically designed for Cla Cla mx, a collaboration between Claudia Turrent and Axel de la Torre, who describe their architectural approach as “Contemporary Vernacular Architecture,” committed to sustainable and organic design principles.
Workshop Diseño y Construcción
This beautiful kitchen combines the essence of colonial history, tradition and modernity. Created by Workshop, this kitchen is a representative project of the firm, which is known for its masterful interventions in colonial and old houses.
Terreo Studio
The beauty of this kitchen lies in its seamless blend of rustic and modern elements, creating a harmonious connection with its surroundings in Tulum. Terreo Studio, an architectural design firm inspired by Mexican landscapes and materials, has created a space that exudes elegance and lightness. The practicality of the design is complemented by its simplicity and sophistication.
Espacio 18 Arquitectura
This kitchen evokes an open and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by the adjacent terrace. The color palette chosen creates a sense of tranquility and takes inspiration from the vibrant colors of Tulum. The elegance of this space lies in its refined simplicity, which paradoxically highlights the significance of the kitchen within the home.
Ezequiel Farca
This kitchen is part of Casa Escuela, a multidisciplinary residency in Mérida, Yucatán. The restoration of this historic colonial house took four years, and the result is simply breathtaking. The kitchen in Casa Escuela is designed to promote a sense of joy and creativity, with its eye-catching colors and peaceful ambiance.
Ana Paula de la Torre is a Mexican journalist and collaborator of various media such as Milenio, Animal Político, Vice, Newsweek en Español, Televisa and Mexico News Daily.
This is advertising not journalism.
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Yes, it’s advertising for sure. You may have noticed a trend to that on this site, but also an increase in articles of interest , to me at least. What bothers me most is the with one exception, these are either impractical or down right dangerous designs. For an example of the latter, you need only look at the third photo, a design by Casa Palo, Tulum. Designed by Terreo Studio. A decaying wood beam directly above the stove, a wicker basket on the right side of the stove, flanked by a bottle of something oil almost ON the stove, and on the left: wooden cutting boards awaiting their cue to fall onto the stove. I realize that “staging” is done by photographers who don’t know their burrito from a hole in the ground, but still. And to really appreciate some of the other designs, you need to imagine how many chairs and you will have have to navigate every time you serve.
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Nope… not a good article, advertising and crappy designs
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This is the kind of fluff journalism I expect from US media. Which is why I no longer subscribe to any US news/media sources. I have enjoyed some of the lighter themed articles, especially those from Sarah DeVries. Her writing and range of topics resonates with me and learning from her experience has been helpful and informative. However, blatant advertising geared toward high earning Expats looking to remodel or build in Mexico is of ZERO interest to me. Can you PLEASE bring back “the week in mananeras”. I used to look forward to reading those every weekend – and it was REAL news. Please get back to more traditional articles and leave the US influenced “journalism” behind. Or switch your name to Mexico News FOR AMERICANS, Daily. The LAST thing Mexico needs is more US influence. Most of us have left the US to escape the direction that the US is going.
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And the beat goes on. I commented about all the negativity in previous article comments.
My advice to e tall ex-pats whether Canucks or Americans.
If you can’t say anything positive, zipper it!
Its happy hour, go get happy somewhere….saludos from Manzanillo
Yes, Alex. I am seeing a similarity to what I read in the US. Here it is less of a political nature, which is often nothing but an intellectual pissing contest, but more of a personal expectations and what someone wants to read. Perhaps others enjoy the articles.
We enjoy and appreciate the articles that introduce suggestions for our “Casa”. If we or you choose to read and benefit from theses articles that’s great. We can learn what would or wouldn’t work for us. If it’s of no interest to some, move on to the next article, no problemo !! We all can’t like the same things and it’s sure nice to hear from the happy readers.
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Thanks for the informative article. As a builder I appreciate the exposure to modern Mexican design concepts. I subscribe to Architectural Digest Mexico, where kitchens like these are regularly featured. ADMexico is in español, not aimed at the expat community but rather at Mexicans with taste and resources. So to assume that the article is aimed solely at US and Canadian consumers is a fallacy. Please note the credits for the designs go to Mexican architectural firms.
Thank you, Gordon!
The contemporary look has taken over Los Cabos where I live. All white, black and chrome do not say Mexico to me. It says So. California. I prefer the Mexican look with unique colored tile combinations, arch windows with lovely terraces with fountains. I also prefer comfortable furniture not the Scandinavian minimalistic look. We had that in the ‘60’s and it’s just as uncomfortable now as it was then.
Geri
The most basic things ignored. The work triangle: Fridge/Stove/Sink