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Traditional Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Prior Lake Cherry Kitchen 15206
Prior Lake Cherry Kitchen 15206
THORCRAFT Custom KitchensTHORCRAFT Custom Kitchens
This is an example of a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback and stone tiled splashback.
Boston Flooring Showroom
Boston Flooring Showroom
Bradford Carpet One Floor & HomeBradford Carpet One Floor & Home
Bradford Carpet One Floor & Home
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring and no island.
Corner pullout drawers
Corner pullout drawers
Simpson CabinetrySimpson Cabinetry
Our custom signature piece, this 3-drawer corner cabinet is a Simpson Cabinetry exclusive. With full pull-out drawers, this option delivers exceptional storage space, maximizing what is too often wasted storage.
ShelfGenie Full Kitchen
ShelfGenie Full Kitchen
ShelfGenie of Central & Coastal VAShelfGenie of Central & Coastal VA
Kitchen overview with ShelfGenie solutions on display.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Richmond with a submerged sink, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
White Oak Kitchen
White Oak Kitchen
Lamar's Custom CabinetsLamar's Custom Cabinets
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Custom Hood and White Herringbone Backsplash
Custom Hood and White Herringbone Backsplash
Kitchen IntuitionsKitchen Intuitions
This kitchen has everything you'd need for cooking a large family meal - double wall ovens, a KitchenAid range with a custom made hood and plenty of counter space! Photos by Chris Veith.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews
JH Designs, LLC.JH Designs, LLC.
Photos by J.L. Jordan Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Louisville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and an island.
Not Just A Black & White Kitchen
Not Just A Black & White Kitchen
Kat Nelson DesignsKat Nelson Designs
Lisa Konz Photography This was such a fun project working with these clients who wanted to take an old school, traditional lake house and update it. We moved the kitchen from the previous location to the breakfast area to create a more open space floor plan. We also added ship lap strategically to some feature walls and columns. The color palette we went with was navy, black, tan and cream. The decorative and central feature of the kitchen tile and family room rug really drove the direction of this project. With plenty of light once we moved the kitchen and white walls, we were able to go with dramatic black cabinets. The solid brass pulls added a little drama, but the light reclaimed open shelves and cross detail on the island kept it from getting too fussy and clean white Quartz countertops keep the kitchen from feeling too dark. There previously wasn't a fireplace so added one for cozy winter lake days with a herringbone tile surround and reclaimed beam mantle. To ensure this family friendly lake house can withstand the traffic, we added sunbrella slipcovers to all the upholstery in the family room. The back screened porch overlooks the lake and dock and is ready for an abundance of extended family and friends to enjoy this beautiful updated and classic lake home.
Hopkinton kitchen, Transitional kitchen with two islands
Hopkinton kitchen, Transitional kitchen with two islands
Westborough Design Center, Inc.Westborough Design Center, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and recessed-panel cabinets.
Craftsman Bungalow Kitchen
Craftsman Bungalow Kitchen
FMSProjects, Inc.FMSProjects, Inc.
Concealed laundry area with counter space above.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired
GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRYGEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY
Keith Gegg
Inspiration for a large classic kitchen in St Louis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Sparrowbush Kitchen
Sparrowbush Kitchen
Smith Kitchen & Bath GallerySmith Kitchen & Bath Gallery
Cabinetry by Showplace
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black appliances, an island, light hardwood flooring, granite worktops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback and beige floors.
Two-toned Traditional
Two-toned Traditional
Dovetailed KitchensDovetailed Kitchens
A dry bar built into the base cabinet with heavy duty roll out shelves conceal all your beverages and glassware until it's time to entertain.
Large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and a breakfast bar.
A Kitchen for Today in a Classic Craftsman Home
A Kitchen for Today in a Classic Craftsman Home
Sustainable HomeSustainable Home
The table extension to the center island allows dining space for two to four. Photos by- Michele Lee Willson
Medium sized traditional grey and cream u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, bamboo flooring and beige floors.
Kokinelis
Kokinelis
Alexanders Designs & Remodeling LLCAlexanders Designs & Remodeling LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hawaii with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and beige floors.
2011 Wessex Kitchen Addition / Renovation
2011 Wessex Kitchen Addition / Renovation
Dawn Christine, Architect PLLCDawn Christine, Architect PLLC
The glass wall cabinets between the built in coffee maker and the refrigerator become a visual flare to the beverage service area. The decorative glass cabinets flanking the cooktop hood bring light and drama to the space. The entrance to the mudroom & pantry is tuck behind the double ovens.
MacGregor Res
MacGregor Res
Zuver ConstructionZuver Construction
This kitchen remodel features a calming color palette and maple flat panel cabinets, a heated ceramic tile floor, leathered granite countertops for texture, a prep sink in the island and a butler's pantry. The end result is simplistic sophistication and a contemporary gathering space for family and friends. Photo credit: NR Photography
Cherry Charm
Cherry Charm
AKB DesignAKB Design
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
New French Country
New French Country
Kyle Hunt & Partners, IncorporatedKyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated
James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, limestone worktops, an island, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.
Grosse Pointe Park Remodel
Grosse Pointe Park Remodel
d'avignon interiorsd'avignon interiors
A gray glass back splash adds a bit of glamour the the warm cherry cabinetry. Photo Credit: Jeff Garland
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped kitchen in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.

Traditional 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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