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Sleek and Chic New Market, Maryland
Sleek and Chic New Market, Maryland
UserUser
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This is an example of a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, marble worktops, beige floors and stone tiled splashback.
Coastal Florida Home
Coastal Florida Home
Diana Sawicki Interior Design Inc.Diana Sawicki Interior Design Inc.
A wood-paneled island with a dark finish lends gravitas to the all white kitchen. A display of blue and white plates on the wall adds a pop of coastal color.
London Townhouse
London Townhouse
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Richard Downer
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey splashback.
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greenridge
greenridge
fabrichousefabrichouse
Classic single-wall kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
San Francisco Pied á terre
San Francisco Pied á terre
Angela Free DesignAngela Free Design
Photo of a classic grey and cream galley kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and grey cabinets.
Contemporary Classic Kitchen + Studio in Piedmont
Contemporary Classic Kitchen + Studio in Piedmont
Studio Bergtraun AIAStudio Bergtraun AIA
Treve Johnson
This is an example of a large traditional galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, soapstone worktops, brown floors and black worktops.
Inspiration Home
Inspiration Home
Long and Long DesignLong and Long Design
Jean Allsopp
This is an example of a classic kitchen in Birmingham with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Bellevue
Bellevue
Marianne Simon DesignMarianne Simon Design
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Transitional Blue + White
Transitional Blue + White
Traci Rhoads InteriorsTraci Rhoads Interiors
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Two Storey BuildingTwo Storey Building
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, metro tiled splashback and brown floors.
Ancient Modern
Ancient Modern
Jackson & LeRoyJackson & LeRoy
Joshua Caldwell Photography
This is an example of a traditional galley kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, blue cabinets, light hardwood flooring and no island.
Загородный дом
Загородный дом
Компания "А-Дизайн"Компания "А-Дизайн"
Inspiration for a classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and coloured appliances.
14th Street, Washington DC
14th Street, Washington DC
PORCELANOSA GroupPORCELANOSA Group
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NYC Pre-war
NYC Pre-war
Naiztat + Ham Architects, P.CNaiztat + Ham Architects, P.C
Design ideas for a classic kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback and matchstick tiled splashback.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Dyna BuildersDyna Builders
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Mascheroni Construction
Mascheroni Construction
Mascheroni ConstructionMascheroni Construction
This is an example of a classic kitchen in San Francisco with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Golden Kitchen
Golden Kitchen
JJ InteriorsJJ Interiors
Teri Fotheringham
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tiled splashback.
Ranch Restoration
Ranch Restoration
You-Neek DesignsYou-Neek Designs
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white worktops.
Modern Ranch House
Modern Ranch House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Photography: Jen Burner Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

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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Pacific Heights Residential Remodel
Pacific Heights Residential Remodel
Matarozzi Pelsinger BuildersMatarozzi Pelsinger Builders
Originally built in 1929 and designed by famed architect Albert Farr who was responsible for the Wolf House that was built for Jack London in Glen Ellen, this building has always had tremendous historical significance. In keeping with tradition, the new design incorporates intricate plaster crown moulding details throughout with a splash of contemporary finishes lining the corridors. From venetian plaster finishes to German engineered wood flooring this house exhibits a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary styles. Many of the rooms contain reclaimed wood paneling, discretely faux-finished Trufig outlets and a completely integrated Savant Home Automation system. Equipped with radiant flooring and forced air-conditioning on the upper floors as well as a full fitness, sauna and spa recreation center at the basement level, this home truly contains all the amenities of modern-day living. The primary suite area is outfitted with floor to ceiling Calacatta stone with an uninterrupted view of the Golden Gate bridge from the bathtub. This building is a truly iconic and revitalized space.
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