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Queen Anne Craftsman Home
Queen Anne Craftsman Home
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen/diner in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Trish Namm
Trish Namm
Trish Namm, Allied ASID - Kent Kitchen WorksTrish Namm, Allied ASID - Kent Kitchen Works
We were fortunate to have had the opportunity to enjoy an evening with Mr. & Mrs. Oh....shared the cooking and loved working in this Kitchen! The Island is a great spot for making pizza, eating a casual meal, or doing homework. The range is fabulous...Notice the baking area on the left...Countertop in Danby marble and at just the perfect height for rolling out pie crust...kneading bread... Architect - Patrick Mulberry Kitchen Design & Cabinetry - Trish Namm, Quality Custom Cabinetry Builder - Denis Langlois, Den Construction Photo by Randy O'Rourke
Extension in Holmer Green
Extension in Holmer Green
AG ARCHITECTURE STUDIOAG ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
Traditional galley kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, black appliances, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.
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Shakespeare Road - New Development 4 Contemporary Homes
Shakespeare Road - New Development 4 Contemporary Homes
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Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.
212th Dr
212th Dr
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Matt Edington, Clarity NW Photography
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
In-Frame Shaker Kitchen in Teresa's Green
In-Frame Shaker Kitchen in Teresa's Green
BP Kitchens & InteriorsBP Kitchens & Interiors
Here you can see the overall layout of the kitchen with the sink and main preparation area to the left with the fridge at the end. On the right you have the twin, side-by-side Samsung single ovens, Bosch induction hob and Elica chimney extractor hood.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Kitchens of Los GatosKitchens of Los Gatos
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with granite worktops and stainless steel appliances.
Autumn/Winter 2018
Autumn/Winter 2018
Pete Helme PhotographyPete Helme Photography
Pete Helme Photography
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, green cabinets, green splashback and beige floors.
North Walton Lakeshore
North Walton Lakeshore
Florida Fine PropertiesFlorida Fine Properties
This is an example of a traditional galley kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
18th Ave
18th Ave
360 Construction & Design360 Construction & Design
Dave M. Davis
Large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, a single-bowl sink, granite worktops, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Hillsborough California
Hillsborough California
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photography
Classic kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink.
New Waterfront Home
New Waterfront Home
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Fine Focus Photography - Tre Dunham
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and matchstick tiled splashback.
Kitchen
Kitchen
The Refined GroupThe Refined Group
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Phoenix with a belfast sink and wood worktops.
Northumberland Street
Northumberland Street
Stange KraftStange Kraft
This is an example of a traditional kitchen/diner in Glasgow with blue splashback, black appliances, white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.
Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Toll Brothers, Inc.Toll Brothers, Inc.
N800 Residence
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops and stone slab splashback.
Timeless
Timeless
Mowlem & CoMowlem & Co
Traditional kitchen/diner in London.
Dripping Springs Remodels
Dripping Springs Remodels
Wilson AC & ApplianceWilson AC & Appliance
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Anthem Country Remodel
Anthem Country Remodel
Diane Cabral InteriorsDiane Cabral Interiors
Craftsman modern kitchen with terrazzo flooring and all custome cabinetry and wood ceilings is stained black walnut. Custom doors in black walnut. Stickley furnishings, with a touch of modern accessories. Custom made wool area rugs for both dining room and greatroom. Walls opened up in back of great room to enjoy the beautiful view.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel 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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This is an example of a classic galley kitchen in Columbus with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
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