A custom kitchen in Costa Rica is not a luxury reserved for the few, it is an investment that pays dividends every single day, in every meal prepared, every conversation had over a counter, every morning coffee enjoyed in a space that feels exactly right. At MDM, we have spent years perfecting the art of the kitchen that fits: fits the space, fits the family, fits the way you actually cook. Costa Rican kitchens face specific challenges that imported catalog solutions rarely address. The tropical humidity demands materials that do not swell, warp, or delaminate. The culture of gathering, where the kitchen is invariably where guests end up, requires layouts that can accommodate a crowd without chaos.
The MDM Kitchen Design Process
Every MDM kitchen begins with a listening session. Before any pencil touches paper, our designers sit with you and your family to understand how you cook, how you shop, how many people prepare meals simultaneously, whether children are involved, and what frustrates you about your current kitchen. Only once we understand how you live do we begin to design how you should cook.
"The best kitchen is not the most beautiful one in a magazine. It is the one that makes cooking feel effortless on a Tuesday night."
Our material palette reflects the best available locally and internationally. For cabinetry, we work with teca, laurel negro, and cristóbal, woods that withstand Costa Rica's tropical humidity while aging with character. Countertops range from Carrara marble to engineered quartz. Hardware is selected from Italian and German manufacturers, with soft-close mechanisms standard on every drawer and cabinet.
Whether you are renovating an existing kitchen or designing one from scratch, MDM's team is ready to guide you through every decision. Visit our showroom in San José or contact us through our website or WhatsApp. The kitchen you have always imagined is closer than you think.
