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Hamilford DesignHamilford Design
Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen with a submerged sink, green cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Beautiful Full Home Renovation, Essex
Beautiful Full Home Renovation, Essex
Design Spec LtdDesign Spec Ltd
Classic kitchen in Essex.
No. 33twelve
No. 33twelve
Cloisters Design LtdCloisters Design Ltd
Design ideas for a classic grey and teal kitchen in Hertfordshire.
Epsom Kitchen & Bar area
Epsom Kitchen & Bar area
Emma Merry StylingEmma Merry Styling
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Surrey.
Edwardian House in North West London
Edwardian House in North West London
Murus ArtMurus Art
Limited edition framed art print by Bugspot in north London Edwardian Home.
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in London.
Stunning Kitchen Extension in Queen's Park
Stunning Kitchen Extension in Queen's Park
HuntsmoreHuntsmore
This is an example of a classic kitchen in London.
Bernadotte
Bernadotte
Sola KitchensSola Kitchens
Grandeur in Fulham! This kitchen features dark blue cabinetry paired with natural stone worktops and brass accessories. The cabinetry range is named after the Swedish royal family name ‘Bernadotte’ as it reflects the classic style that the clients were after.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
This is an example of a traditional grey and teal u-shaped kitchen in Essex with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.
Franklin Park Custom Home
Franklin Park Custom Home
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, black appliances, an island, white worktops, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Barnes Family Home
Barnes Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
Chris Snook
Design ideas for a classic kitchen/diner in London with shaker cabinets, composite countertops, an island, grey floors, grey cabinets and white worktops.
Cambridge Kitchen and Breakfast Nook
Cambridge Kitchen and Breakfast Nook
Leah Ward InteriorsLeah Ward Interiors
Traditional white marble New England kitchen with walnut wood island and bronze fixtures for added warmth. Photo: Michael J Lee Photography
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and wood worktops.
Belmont Remodel
Belmont Remodel
BirdsmouthBirdsmouth
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.
Southlake Transitional
Southlake Transitional
Simmons Estate HomesSimmons Estate Homes
Photo of a classic open plan kitchen in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
Morrisville Remodel
Morrisville Remodel
Kim Kruskamp Kitchen & Bath GalleriesKim Kruskamp Kitchen & Bath Galleries
This is an example of a classic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Raleigh with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, brown floors, white worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Five Acres
Five Acres
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
This was a full renovation of a 1920’s home sitting on a five acre lot. This is a beautiful and stately stone home whose interior was a victim of poorly thought-out, dated renovations and a sectioned off apartment taking up a quarter of the home. We changed the layout completely reclaimed the apartment and garage to make this space work for a growing family. We brought back style, elegance and era appropriate details to the main living spaces. Custom cabinetry, amazing carpentry details, reclaimed and natural materials and fixtures all work in unison to make this home complete. Our energetic, fun and positive clients lived through this amazing transformation like pros. The process was collaborative, fun, and organic.
Friendly Bungalow
Friendly Bungalow
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
The kitchen
Photo of a traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a built-in sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Caesarstone Piatra Grey Quartz Countertop with Carrara Marble Subway Tile
Caesarstone Piatra Grey Quartz Countertop with Carrara Marble Subway Tile
By Design Kitchen and Bath SolutionsBy Design Kitchen and Bath Solutions
Here is a beautiful home on the side of a hill in Graham, TX. The customer kept her original cabinetry but added Caesarstone Piatra Grey Quartz Countertops and Carrara Marble 2X4 Subway tile. What a transformation from her original formica countertop and 4" backsplash. Thank you to our customer Debra Haley for the wonderful photos!
Dark Cabinet-Light Granite
Dark Cabinet-Light Granite
Wisconsin Granite DesignWisconsin Granite Design
Large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, quartz worktops, multiple islands, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
River Oaks Federal Colonial
River Oaks Federal Colonial
Windham BuildersWindham Builders
River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
Traditional galley kitchen pantry in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, marble splashback, no island, beige floors, grey splashback and grey worktops.
Kitchen 1
Kitchen 1
RS | MANNINO Architecture + ConstructionRS | MANNINO Architecture + Construction
Iris Bachman Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, stone slab splashback, beige floors and white worktops.

Traditional Black Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful traditional kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of traditional kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of classic photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of traditional kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own classic kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your traditional kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small traditional kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some classic kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What traditional kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your classic kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small traditional spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and classic kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and elegant accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of traditional kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your classic kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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