Old-world kitchens, particularly in rural areas, had many things in common with our country and cottage kitchens — open storage included. Cleared of clutter, the shelves and counters in this space would look all wrong.
I see your kitchen transforming into something like this...saltillo floor, dark cabinets, handmade tiles, white countertop, eclectic, pretty, functional.
That's cool and unique. Not sure if I'd want it exactly...but I do like things that are quirky and creative and make the space interesting. I do love the flooring!
Very clever use of tile arch beneath the sink! Subway tile backsplash is very attractive along with the dark cabinetry along with the smart use of shelve spacing above the sink.