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Townhouse, Midhurst
Townhouse, Midhurst
Vaughan Design and Development
This is an example of a classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sussex with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Alphabet Treat
Alphabet Treat
CATO creative Ltd
Inspiration for a classic galley kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
5 Storey Period House Renovation - East London
5 Storey Period House Renovation - East London
Lomax & Chi
Large airy open plan kitchen, flooded with natural light opening onto the garden. Hand made timber units, with feature copper lights, antique timber floor and window seat.
Worcester Park Kitchen
Worcester Park Kitchen
Brayer Design
This design features dark blue shaker style cabinets in 'Dock Blue' with an eggshell finish by Little Greene Paint Company. These dark cabinets with oak interiors are complemented with brass fixtures and fittings. Worksurfaces are Silestone Blanco Zeus quartz with a square edge for a clean look. Under cabinet lighting and interior lighting for the pantry cabinet in this design provide extra illumination. A chimney-style extractor and space for the Rangemaster cooker was built into the design as well as a large breakfast pantry cabinet / kitchen dresser cabinet for extra convenience and storage. The large island, which also provides ample storage, has a built in double Belfast sink and breakfast bar.
Gaskarth Rd SW12
Gaskarth Rd SW12
Plus Rooms
Classic kitchen/diner in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Luxury London Interior
Luxury London Interior
Clayton & Company
Classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Caledonia Deveron Smooth Painted Light Grey
Caledonia Deveron Smooth Painted Light Grey
Ashley Ann Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace
Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace
Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd
Expansive classic kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floors, white worktops, quartz worktops, cement tile splashback and terrazzo flooring.
Beckenham Shaker Kitchen
Beckenham Shaker Kitchen
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A beautiful bespoke luxury in-frame Shaker style kitchen in Beckenham. The units are painted in sophisticated Off Black from Farrow & Ball and are coupled with stunning stone features in Moonrock Quartzite - the full height stone splashback, shelf and stunning waterfall island. Bespoke features include a large integrated pantry cupboard and bar unit; both with pocket doors, a brass Quooker tap, handles from Buster & Punch and appliances from Siemens, Fisher & Paykel and Air Uno.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Photo of a large traditional kitchen/diner in Devon with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, an island and white worktops.
Gosforth Project
Gosforth Project
Bespoke Interiors
Kitchen Project in Gosforth This stunning kitchen was comprised of an in-frame beaded shaker door made to our customers specifications The furniture was hand painted to give a beautiful moulded look in mink and putty colours Aura Dekton worksurfaces were used to give extra durability and stain resistance but with the beauty of a marble look
Kitchen renovation with crittall doors antique tiles
Kitchen renovation with crittall doors antique tiles
Gemma Dudgeon Interiors
A colouful kitchen in a victorian house renovation. Two tone kitchen cabinets in soft green and off-white. There is also a separate pantry area separated by a crittall doors with reeded glass.
Glorious Green Kitchen, Kingston upon Thames
Glorious Green Kitchen, Kingston upon Thames
Thomas Davies Kitchens
This kitchen was custom made in the UK. The cabientry was hand-painted in a specific green selected by the clients, and paired with brass accessories and a statemetn quartzite worktop and splashback. It features also a Quooker Fusion Tap in Urban Brass.
House Wimbledon
House Wimbledon
Kitchens By Holloways
Inspiration for a large classic galley kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
LINCOLN
LINCOLN
Krantz Designs
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation
De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation
Emilie Fournet Interiors
The kitchen was transformed by removing the entire back wall, building a staircase leading to the basement below and creating a glass box over it opening it up to the back garden.The deVol kitchen has Studio Green shaker cabinets and reeded glass. The splash back is aged brass and the worktops are quartz marble and reclaimed school laboratory iroko worktop for the island. The kitchen has reclaimed pine pocket doors leading onto the breakfast room.
Stunning Blue/Grey Kitchen
Stunning Blue/Grey Kitchen
Classic Kitchens Direct
A stunning Blue/Grey Handmade kitchen with White quartz, stunning island and white ceramic Undermounted sink
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, an island, white worktops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floors and exposed beams.
Southborough, Kent
Southborough, Kent
REcreate Interiors
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Spacious Shaker In Letchworth
Spacious Shaker In Letchworth
Planet Furniture
A light, bright open plan kitchen with ample space to dine, cook and store everything that needs to be tucked away. As always, our bespoke kitchens are designed and built to suit lifestyle and family needs and this one is no exception. Plenty of island seating and really importantly, lots of room to move around it. Large cabinets and deep drawers for convenient storage plus accessible shelving for cook books and a wine fridge perfectly positioned for the cook! Look closely and you’ll see that the larder is shallow in depth. This was deliberately (and cleverly!) designed to accommodate a large beam behind the back of the cabinet, yet still allows this run of cabinets to look balanced. We’re loving the distinctive brass handles by Armac Martin against the Hardwicke White paint colour on the cabinetry - along with the Hand Silvered Antiqued mirror splashback there’s plenty of up-to-the-minute design details which ensure this classic shaker is contemporary yes classic in equal measure.
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
Inspiration for a medium sized classic grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, an island, grey floors, multicoloured worktops, a coffered ceiling and a feature wall.

Traditional Kitchen/Diner 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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