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Traditional Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

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Beautiful Santa Barbara Residential Remodel
Beautiful Santa Barbara Residential Remodel
DesignArt StudiosDesignArt Studios
Beautiful grand kitchen, with a classy, light and airy feel. Each piece was designed and detailed for the functionality and needs of the family.
This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Grosse Pointe Farms Custom Kitchen Remodel
Grosse Pointe Farms Custom Kitchen Remodel
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
A chunky Everest Honed Quartzite not only tops the island but flanks the kitchen and runs straight up the backsplash, making this truly a kitchen built for a busy family that loves to gather and cook.
Mount Royal I
Mount Royal I
MC Designs and InteriorsMC Designs and Interiors
Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Calgary with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Concordia Residence
Concordia Residence
Hanset Metal FabricatorsHanset Metal Fabricators
Custom designed polished bronze kitchen shelving, ladders, island and hood.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, stone tiled splashback and shaker cabinets.
Appartement Martyrs
Appartement Martyrs
Source ArchitectureSource Architecture
Medium sized traditional galley kitchen/diner in Paris with marble worktops, marble splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in New York with white cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, yellow worktops, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and brown floors.
Deerhill Residence - Interior Design Collaboration
Deerhill Residence - Interior Design Collaboration
Create Design BuildCreate Design Build
An artful blend of styles inspired by our love contemporary and modern farmhouses, while honoring tradition and simplicity.
This is an example of a classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, an island, white worktops, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Bright Small Kitchen by Lauren
Bright Small Kitchen by Lauren
Main Line Kitchen DesignMain Line Kitchen Design
Main Line Kitchen Design’s unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? Our expert kitchen designers meet customers by appointment only in our offices, instead of a large showroom open to the general public. We display the cabinet lines we sell under glass countertops so customers can see how our cabinetry is constructed. Customers can view hundreds of sample doors and and sample finishes and see 3d renderings of their future kitchen on flat screen TV’s. But we do not waste our time or our customers money on showroom extras that are not essential. Nor are we available to assist people who want to stop in and browse. We pass our savings onto our customers and concentrate on what matters most. Designing great kitchens! Main Line Kitchen Design designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than at major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV’s. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”
Stanley Ct. Concord, California
Stanley Ct. Concord, California
Rich Lonardo PhotographyRich Lonardo Photography
Traditional kitchen/diner in San Francisco.
Provenza Front Row
Provenza Front Row
Mouery's FlooringMouery's Flooring
Medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Guest-ready kitchen, lounge & bar
Guest-ready kitchen, lounge & bar
Tracey Stephens Interior Design IncTracey Stephens Interior Design Inc
The back of this house was reconfigured to create one large open space. The old kitchen was relocated from the center of the space to the far end, switching locations with the dining room. Now there's plenty of room for friends & family to hang out at the island, lounge area or dining table. Very popular for game night!
Quartzite Taj Mahal
Quartzite Taj Mahal
Indy Custom StoneIndy Custom Stone
Photo of a large classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Classic Northshore Elegance
Classic Northshore Elegance
Luxe NestLuxe Nest
This is an example of a classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Chicago with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Silver Oak Custom Homes - 1350 Andrews Road
Silver Oak Custom Homes - 1350 Andrews Road
The WhiteHouse CollectionThe WhiteHouse Collection
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Magnolia Transitional
Magnolia Transitional
Morning Star Builders LTDMorning Star Builders LTD
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Houston with grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, grey floors, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, stone slab splashback and grey worktops.
1930's Vintage Kitchen Remodel
1930's Vintage Kitchen Remodel
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
After nearly 20 years of working in a cramped and inefficient kitchen, as well a doing most of their cooking on a hotplate because of on-going issues with old appliances, our food-loving clients were more than ready for a major kitchen remodel. Our goal was to open the kitchen and living space without compromising the architectural integrity of this gorgeous 1930’s home, allowing our clients to cook and entertain guests at the same time. We made sure to retain key elements, such as the plaster cove moulding detail, arched doorways, and glass knobs in order to maintain the look and era of the home. Features includes a new bar and prep sink area, new appliances throughout, a cozy dog bed area incorporated into the cabinet design, shelving niche for cookbooks, magnetic cabinet door on the broom closet to display photos, a recessed television niche for the flatscreen, and radius steps with custom mosaic tile on the stair risers. Our clients can now cook and entertain guests with ease while their beloved dog’s standby to keep the floor clean!
Brazingly Blue
Brazingly Blue
Fresh Air Designs, Inc.Fresh Air Designs, Inc.
This navy-blue transitional kitchen completely opens the space to include a cozy breakfast nook. With highlights of open walnut shelves, these recessed-paneled navy cabinets really pop off the white granite. Complete with stainless steel appliances and range hood, this kitchen rounds out a fresh take on a traditional space with a bold splash of color.
The Kenell Kitchen
The Kenell Kitchen
The Creative Kitchen CompanyThe Creative Kitchen Company
The beautiful lake house that finally got the beautiful kitchen to match. A sizable project that involved removing walls and reconfiguring spaces with the goal to create a more usable space for this active family that loves to entertain. The kitchen island is massive - so much room for cooking, projects and entertaining. The family loves their open pantry - a great functional space that is easy to access everything the family needs from a coffee bar to the mini bar complete with ice machine and mini glass front fridge. The results of a great collaboration with the homeowners who had tricky spaces to work with.
A Splash of Blue Kitchen Design in Gainesville
A Splash of Blue Kitchen Design in Gainesville
Haile Kitchen & Bath LLCHaile Kitchen & Bath LLC
This transitional style kitchen design in Gainesville has an eye catching color scheme in cool shades of gray with vibrant accents of blue throughout the space. The gray perimeter kitchen cabinets coordinate perfectly with a matching custom hood, and glass front upper cabinets are ideal for displaying decorative items. The island cabinetry is a lighter shade of gray and includes open shelves at both ends. The design is complemented by an engineered quartz countertop and light gray tile backsplash. Throughout the space, vibrant pops of blue accent the kitchen design, from small accessories to the blue chevron patterned glass tile featured above the range. The island barstools and a banquette seating area also feature the signature blue tones, as well as the stunning blue sliding barn door. The design is finished with glass pendant lights, a Sub Zero refrigerator and Wolf oven and range, and a wood look tile floor.
Skirton, Kitchen & Interiors project, Alresford, Hampshire
Skirton, Kitchen & Interiors project, Alresford, Hampshire
BP Kitchens & InteriorsBP Kitchens & Interiors
Beautiful handmade painted kitchen near Alresford Hampshire. Traditionally built from solid hardwood, 30mm thick doors, drawer fronts and frames. Trimmed with real oak interiors and walnut. Every unit was custom built to suit the client requirements. Not detail was missed.

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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