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Traditional Kitchen/Diner Ideas and Designs

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Sch2 Kitchen Town 'n Country
Sch2 Kitchen Town 'n Country
Schoeman ConstructionSchoeman Construction
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Creekside at Heritage Park
Creekside at Heritage Park
Toll Brothers, Inc.Toll Brothers, Inc.
Photo of a classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and medium hardwood flooring.
Lexington Bungalow
Lexington Bungalow
Small Batch KitchensSmall Batch Kitchens
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Lovely transitional home renovation
Lovely transitional home renovation
Visionary Cabinetry and DesignVisionary Cabinetry and Design
Glass front upper cabinets add elegance
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Traditional White Kitchen with Hallmark Floors by Kitchen Kraft Inc
Traditional White Kitchen with Hallmark Floors by Kitchen Kraft Inc
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Traditional White Kitchen with Hallmark Floors Alta Vista Collection by Kichen Kraft Inc. Engineered hardwood flooring from Hallmark Floors. A Gorgeous Traditional White Kitchen with Hallmark Floors, Historic Oak Floors by Kitchen Kraft Inc. This traditional Kitchen remodel was completed with Hallmark Floors Alta Vista Historic Oak Collection by Kitchen Kraft, Inc or Columbus OH. They did a fantastic job combining the updated fashions of white counter tops to the rustic colored accent of the island. Amazing work. The Alta Vista Historic Oak floors offer a gorgeous contrast to the bright white of all of the other accents within the kitchen. Truly inspiring.
Washington Street - 3
Washington Street - 3
Sutro ArchitectsSutro Architects
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen/diner in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Alexandria, Virginia - Traditional - Classic White Kitchen
Alexandria, Virginia - Traditional - Classic White Kitchen
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Alexandria, Virginia - Traditional - Classic White Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod.
Another view of the kitchen from the home's foyer.
Another view of the kitchen from the home's foyer.
FabCabFabCab
Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring, a double-bowl sink, composite countertops, an island and brown floors.
Custom Transitional Kitchen - St. Charles, IL
Custom Transitional Kitchen - St. Charles, IL
Drury DesignDrury Design
Warm hardwood floors keep the space grounded. The dark cherry island cabinets compliment the oil-rubbed bronze metal hood and the granite perimeter countertops while simple white subway backsplash tile with a pillowed edge creates a calming backdrop to help complete the look of this well-designed transitional kitchen. The homeowners bright glass accessories add a colorful finishing touch.
NE PDX Kitchen Remodel
NE PDX Kitchen Remodel
Right Arm ConstructionRight Arm Construction
KuDa Photography Complete kitchen remodel in a Craftsman style with very rich wood tones and clean painted upper cabinets. White Caesarstone countertops add a lot of light to the space as well as the new back door leading to the back yard.
Aspen Bungalow
Aspen Bungalow
Zone 4 Architects, LLCZone 4 Architects, LLC
Remodel conversion of an early eighties home into a bungalow or arts & crafts style residence.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Kitchen Renovations
Kitchen Renovations
Revision LLCRevision LLC
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, a belfast sink, composite countertops, glass tiled splashback and brown floors.
Princeton House
Princeton House
Domiteaux Garza ArchitectureDomiteaux Garza Architecture
photographer: Terri Glanger
Photo of a traditional kitchen/diner in Dallas with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets and multi-coloured floors.
Heartwood Kitchens - #2
Heartwood Kitchens - #2
Quality Custom Cabinetry, IncQuality Custom Cabinetry, Inc
Photography by Eric Roth Photography
Medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Glastonbury, CT Kitchen Renovation
Glastonbury, CT Kitchen Renovation
Melissa Hill Home DesignMelissa Hill Home Design
A design for a busy, active family longing for order and a central place for the family to gather. Optimizing a small space with organization and classic elements has them ready to entertain and welcome family and friends. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino Photography
Carrollton | Belmeade | Kitchen
Carrollton | Belmeade | Kitchen
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
This pull-out pantry has adjustable shelving. As the picture depicts, it's perfect for storing often-used items. It also extends fully and has the soft-close feature. Ruda Photography
Adam's Hall
Adam's Hall
Phil Kean Design GroupPhil Kean Design Group
Classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Orlando with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and black splashback.
Alder Kitchen 8
Alder Kitchen 8
Cameo Kitchens, Inc.Cameo Kitchens, Inc.
Kelly Keul Duer and Merima Hopkins
Inspiration for a classic kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Custom Kitchen Island with Blue Macauba Quartzite
Custom Kitchen Island with Blue Macauba Quartzite
Blackline RenovationsBlackline Renovations
- CotY 2014 Regional Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 - CotY 2014 Dallas Chapter Winner: Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Transitional white kitchen
Transitional white kitchen
Signature Kitchens, Inc.Signature Kitchens, Inc.
Custom inset cabinetry: white cabinets with maple stained island; custom wood hood, farm sink, silver travertine floors, recessed panel cabinet doors. Peter Chollick Photography

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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