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Leschi Kitchen and Powder
Leschi Kitchen and Powder
Brio Interior DesignBrio Interior Design
Alex Hayden
Medium sized classic kitchen/diner in Seattle with blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx worktops, stone tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring and no island.
apartamento residencial l vila olimpia
apartamento residencial l vila olimpia
elegueller arquitetoselegueller arquitetos
This is an example of a classic galley enclosed kitchen in Other with blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a feature wall.
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Eclectic Kitchen
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Eclectic Kitchen
Buckminster Green LLCBuckminster Green LLC
This is an example of a classic l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, wood worktops, blue cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.
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A California Cape-Cod Beauty
A California Cape-Cod Beauty
GDC ConstructionGDC Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, composite countertops and beige floors.
2008 Saratoga Showcase Home
2008 Saratoga Showcase Home
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Photo of a classic open plan kitchen in New York.
Woodmaster Kitchen & Bath
Woodmaster Kitchen & Bath
Woodmaster Kitchen & Bath Inc.Woodmaster Kitchen & Bath Inc.
Large classic u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, marble worktops, porcelain splashback, porcelain flooring and an island.
Hardy Road Kitchen, Bedford
Hardy Road Kitchen, Bedford
Granite State CabinetryGranite State Cabinetry
Design ideas for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, a belfast sink, granite worktops, white cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, grey worktops and raised-panel cabinets.
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Foxes Hollow
Foxes Hollow
Context Design and BuildContext Design and Build
Renovations to the structure of this underground house including; new external windows, new bathroom and joinery to internal living areas.
Photo of a classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, orange splashback, metro tiled splashback, painted wood flooring, no island and white floors.
Donna Venegas
Donna Venegas
Venegas and CompanyVenegas and Company
Classic kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, a submerged sink, beige cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback and mosaic tiled splashback.
Brownhouse Design
Brownhouse Design
Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CABrownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA.
Classic kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, white splashback, wood worktops, a single-bowl sink and beaded cabinets.
Proyecto Princesa
Proyecto Princesa
Nice Home BarcelonaNice Home Barcelona
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and a built-in sink.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
This is an example of a classic kitchen in Other with white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and travertine splashback.
Spacious Kitchen
Spacious Kitchen
Rule4 Building GroupRule4 Building Group
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in DC Metro.
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JC Project
JC Project
De Anza InteriorDe Anza Interior
De Anza Interior
Photo of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, engineered stone countertops, a submerged sink, beige splashback, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, an island, mosaic tiled splashback, brown floors and beige worktops.
Classic elegance
Classic elegance
Hann BuildersHann Builders
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, beige cabinets and travertine splashback.
Hicks Street Townhouse, Brooklyn Heights, NYC
Hicks Street Townhouse, Brooklyn Heights, NYC
Kevin Dakan ArchitectKevin Dakan Architect
Francis Dzikowski
Inspiration for a small classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with white cabinets, beige splashback, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.
Pacific Heights Residence - Kitchen
Pacific Heights Residence - Kitchen
Gast ArchitectsGast Architects
Photography: Lisa Sze
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and integrated appliances.

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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Aston Road Kitchen
Aston Road Kitchen
Venegas and CompanyVenegas and Company
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Boston with beaded cabinets and white cabinets.
Updated Classics: Today's Traditional Design
Updated Classics: Today's Traditional Design
Historical ConceptsHistorical Concepts
The 2009 Coastal Living Idea House at I'On in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina showcases transitional design and modern vernacular architecture. Built to Gold LEED standards, this Lowcountry home is environmentally sound and inherently sustainable.
Shrader Residence
Shrader Residence
UserUser
Photo by Nicholas V. Ruiz
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, wood worktops, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and black appliances.
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