Old World kitchens—with their large hearths or cooking grottos and distressed, unfitted cabinets—trace their look to pre-17th century Europe.  Old World encompasses a wide range of design themes, including Tuscan, Mediterranean, medieval, Castle, French Chateau, Italian Villa, and Normandy or Dutch cottage. 

Think natural materials such as stone floors, mosaic tiles, brick or plaster walls and pewter or copper accents.