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We wish we had a whole lot more examples to profile, but it’s not that common for kitchen to have a groin vault ceiling. Below we feature 20 photo examples and you have to admit they look pretty cool.

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Luxury kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dark wood cabinetry matching with the central island supported by elegant spiral columns. It is illuminated by a brass pendant and recessed lights mounted on the groin vault ceiling designed with intricate details.

A field tile mural fixed on the arched cooking alcove adds a nice accent in this warm kitchen with wooden cabinetry and a matching island lighted by a wrought iron chandelier that hung from the groin vault ceiling.

This kitchen showcases wooden cabinetry and a granite top island along with a curved peninsula that’s paired with cushioned counter chairs. It has gorgeous limestone flooring and a combination of tray and groin vault ceiling clad in bricks.

Contemporary kitchen with white walls and groin vault ceiling contrasted by black cabinets and a marble top island. It is equipped with stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink paired with chrome fixtures.

Gray wingback chairs sit at an immense central island illuminated by lovely dome pendants. It is surrounded by open archways along with gray cabinets and inset appliances.

Round chandelier with linear lamps illuminates the granite top island that’s complemented with red cushioned chairs over concrete tiled flooring. It is accompanied by wooden cabinetry and a picture window that allows natural light in.

The warm kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and natural wood cabinetry matching with the center island that’s lighted by a vintage pendant. It includes a curved two-tier peninsula that’s topped with granite countertops and a dual sink paired with gooseneck faucet.

A stunning groin vault ceiling adds character in this kitchen with natural wood cabinetry and a cream vent hood that matches the beadboard island attached with a dark wood table.

Granite top island lined with velvet wingback chairs faces the cream cabinetry and a matching vent hood that blends in with the walls. It is illuminated by recessed lights and a classic candle chandelier that hung from the groin vault ceiling clad in herringbone tiles.

Mediterranean kitchen boasts natural wood cabinets and a stone island flanked by rustic columns. It is complemented with wooden chairs over limestone flooring.

Wooden top island and a black dining table create a striking contrast to the white chairs and cabinets that blend in with the walls. It is lighted by a spherical pendant along with surrounding track lights that are fixed on the groin vault ceiling.

Classic kitchen with open archways and a groin vault ceiling designed with bricks and floral mural. It is filled with dark wood cabinets and a two-tier kitchen bar along with a light wood island lit by an ornate pendant light.

Traditional kitchen features light wood cabinetry and an L-shaped island topped with an arched shelving that houses the TV. It has concrete tiled flooring and a marvelous groin vault ceiling fitted with recessed lights and a square skylight in the middle.

A contemporary chandelier illuminates the granite top island that’s fitted with built-in drawers and open shelving. It is accompanied by dark wood cabinetry along with stainless steel appliances and vent hood fixed above the white subway tile backsplash.

Beautiful groin vault ceiling dominates this eat-in kitchen showcasing full height cabinets and a wood top island lit by caged pendant lights. It has aluminum framed windows and terracotta flooring arranged in a herringbone pattern.

An open concept kitchen with inset appliances and white cabinetry matching with the beadboard island that’s topped with granite countertops. It is lined with frosted glass pendants and metal bar chairs over warm limestone flooring.

A view of the cozy kitchen through the open archway offering wooden cabinetry and a matching island that blends in with the hardwood flooring. It includes stainless steel appliances and a classic dome pendant that hung from the groin vault ceiling clad in bricks.

Stylish patterned stools complement the white breakfast island with a curved granite countertop over wide plank flooring. It is accompanied by dark wood cabinets and an arched cooking alcove accented with a herringbone backsplash that matches the groin vault ceiling.

An expansive kitchen enclosed in open archways and a stunning groin vault ceiling mounted with lovely dome pendants. It showcases gray cabinets and three islands all topped with matching granite countertops.

Ambient light from the bronze chandelier and gorgeous pendants create a warm and romantic vibe in this Mediterranean kitchen with white cabinetry and peninsula contrasted by a dark wood island and ornate counter chairs. It is decorated with round wall arts and a lovely landscape painting hanging above the arched cabinet.