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Traditional Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen
Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen
J.P. Lindstrom, Inc.J.P. Lindstrom, Inc.
Open, airy, warm and rustic defines this traditional farmhouse kitchen
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen/diner in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.
Peaceful kitchen
Peaceful kitchen
UserUser
Beautiful kitchen. Mosaic cement tiles on the floor; reference: 10105 and 50511. Check it out: http://www.cement-tiles.com/encaustic-cement-tiles-patterns/antique.php#
Park oak
Park oak
MSF llcMSF llc
Traditional kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, slate flooring and black floors.
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Transitional Kitchen Featuring Bevolo's French Quarter Yoke Lanterns
Transitional Kitchen Featuring Bevolo's French Quarter Yoke Lanterns
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The French Quarter® Yoke makes hanging a gas light safe and beautiful. Over the years, this design has become one of our most popular. This bracket incorporates an extra level of symmetry to our original French Quarter® Lantern. The yoke bracket is also available with a ladder rack. The Original French Quarter® Light on a Yoke is available in natural gas, liquid propane and electric. Standard Lantern Sizes Height Width Depth 14.0" 9.25" 9.25" 18.0" 10.5" 10.5" 21.0" 11.5" 11.5" 24.0" 13.25" 13.25" 27.0" 14.5" 14.5" *30.0" 17.25" 17.25" *36.0" 21.25" 21.25" *Oversized lights are not returnable.
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Charlie Kingham | GuildfordCharlie Kingham | Guildford
A traditional Charlie Kingham bespoke kitchen design with industrial highlights. A hardwood shaker style kitchen. Mylands 'Bond Street' Blue hand painted finish, an island with breakfast bar (Mylands Crace), Integrated larder, walk-in pantry, Mercury range cooker and large shaker sink.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Photo of a classic kitchen in San Francisco with red cabinets.
Chelsea
Chelsea
Lewis Alderson & Co.Lewis Alderson & Co.
Bespoke hand-made cabinetry. Paint colours by Lewis Alderson
Large classic galley kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, granite worktops, mirror splashback, black appliances, marble flooring and no island.
Primrose Hill Basement
Primrose Hill Basement
Alistair Fleming DesignAlistair Fleming Design
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, brown worktops and a belfast sink.
46- Edwardian, extensions & internal remodelling
46- Edwardian, extensions & internal remodelling
Home ArchitectureHome Architecture
MJAS
Design ideas for a traditional enclosed kitchen in London with a belfast sink, yellow cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
The Curated Home
The Curated Home
Mustard ArchitectsMustard Architects
Kitchen space with full height panelled joinery for storage and to conceal appliances. Photograph © Tim Crocker
This is an example of a classic kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Emery & Associates Interior DesignEmery & Associates Interior Design
Classic kitchen in Portland with tile countertops, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floors.
Palo Alto Victorian
Palo Alto Victorian
Just the Touch- Liling LampellJust the Touch- Liling Lampell
David Eichler
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, an island, composite countertops and ceramic splashback.
Stanford Wood Lodge
Stanford Wood Lodge
Absolute ArchitectureAbsolute Architecture
Cottage extension in Newbury, West Berkshire by Absolute Architecture, photography by Jaw Designs, kitchen by Ben Heath
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Berkshire with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and ceramic flooring.
Traditional Painted Kitchen
Traditional Painted Kitchen
Churchwood DesignChurchwood Design
Design ideas for a large classic kitchen/diner in Other with an island, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, granite worktops and ceramic flooring.
Gatti House
Gatti House
Barlow & Barlow DesignBarlow & Barlow Design
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen/diner in London with shaker cabinets, an island, blue cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, a submerged sink and medium hardwood flooring.
Greenpoint Townhouse
Greenpoint Townhouse
A.Jennison InteriorsA.Jennison Interiors
Photo - Jessica Glynn Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, black cabinets, wood worktops and beige floors.
New England Kitchen, London
New England Kitchen, London
ArtichokeArtichoke
Artichoke worked with the renowned interior designer Michael Smith to develop the style of this bespoke kitchen. The detailing of the furniture either side of the Wolf range is influenced by the American East Coast New England style, with chromed door catches and simple glazed wall cabinets. The extraction canopy is clad in zinc and antiqued with acid and wax. The green painted larder cabinet contains food storage and refrigeration; the mouldings on this cabinet were inspired from a piece of Dutch antique furniture. The pot hanging rack enabled us to provide lighting over the island and saved littering the timbered ceiling with unsightly lighting. There is a pot filler tap and stainless steel splashback. Primary materials: Hand painted cabinetry, steel and antiqued zinc.
Holly's Kitchen
Holly's Kitchen
Holly Mathis InteriorsHolly Mathis Interiors
Becky Griffin's Curious Details
Small traditional galley enclosed kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured floors.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, marble worktops, stone tiled splashback, an island and multi-coloured floors.

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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Junior League Show House Boston
Junior League Show House Boston
Kathy Marshall DesignKathy Marshall Design
The Commandants House in Charlestown Navy Yard. I was asked to design the kitchen for this historic house in Boston. My inspiration was a family style kitchen that was youthful and had a nod to it's historic past. The combination of wormy cherry wood custom cabinets, and painted white inset cabinets works well with the existing black and white floor. The island was a one of kind that I designed to be functional with a wooden butcher block and compost spot for prep, the other half a durable honed black granite. This island really works in this busy city kitchen.
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