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Pittsboro Addition + Renovation
Pittsboro Addition + Renovation
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Lissa Gotwals Photography
This is an example of a classic kitchen/diner in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, marble worktops and beige floors.
Austonian Condo
Austonian Condo
Bravo Interior DesignBravo Interior Design
This is an example of a classic grey and white kitchen/diner in Austin with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Laurelwood
Laurelwood
IDF StudioIDF Studio
Photography: Brian Sue
Medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, white splashback and stone slab splashback.
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Remodeled Jack Marchant Homes in Lafayette CA
Remodeled Jack Marchant Homes in Lafayette CA
Dana GreenDana Green
Traditional galley kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances.
Marina Pointe East Rockaway H Model
Marina Pointe East Rockaway H Model
Beechwood HomesBeechwood Homes
Inspiration for a classic single-wall enclosed kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
OL+ Kitchens | view full project: Maple Cottage by the Sea
OL+ Kitchens | view full project: Maple Cottage by the Sea
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Manchester with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Greenwich remodel
Greenwich remodel
Duffy Craftsmen Inc.Duffy Craftsmen Inc.
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Elegant Inset Shaker
Elegant Inset Shaker
Robert Paige Cabinetry LLCRobert Paige Cabinetry LLC
Photography by William Quarles Design by Robert Paige Cabinetry, Tyler Smyth Architect and homeowner. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry
Photo of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Charleston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Old Naples, Private Residence
Old Naples, Private Residence
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic single-wall enclosed kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, white cabinets, glass worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, porcelain flooring, an island and beige floors.
Interiors
Interiors
Matthew Bolt Graphic DesignMatthew Bolt Graphic Design
Matthew Bolt Kitchen by: Carolina Kitchens
This is an example of a classic kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and matchstick tiled splashback.
Traditional Kitchen & Bathroom - Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen & Bathroom - Kitchen
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
TreHus recaptured the historical character of this kitchen with beautiful, traditional materials like custom oak and dark-stained cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, white subway tile, and a farmhouse sink. Photo by John Reed Foresman.
Bright & Airy Kitchen
Bright & Airy Kitchen
Christopher Shields & CompanyChristopher Shields & Company
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Updated Craftsman Home With Black Trimming
Updated Craftsman Home With Black Trimming
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
White kitchen with metro/subway style tiles and white kitchen cabinets.
Photo of a traditional kitchen/diner in Seattle with white splashback, white appliances, grey floors, grey worktops, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, metro tiled splashback and no island.
Atherton Residence
Atherton Residence
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring, composite countertops, porcelain splashback, an island and brown floors.
Lakeside Retreat
Lakeside Retreat
David Coulson Design Ltd.David Coulson Design Ltd.
Tony Colangelo
Traditional u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Gladwyne Renovation
Gladwyne Renovation
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Jason Varney
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink and porcelain splashback.
Federal Colonial Restoration
Federal Colonial Restoration
Design ResourceDesign Resource
This is an example of a traditional grey and white u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, marble worktops and cement tile splashback.
Chancellor's Residence, NC State University
Chancellor's Residence, NC State University
dustin.peck.photography.incdustin.peck.photography.inc
Photo by dustin peck photography inc; Interior Designer: Design Lines, Ltd (hpickett@designlinesltd.com), Architectural Design by Dean Marvin Malecha, FAIA, NC State University College of Design
Ansley Kitchen Renovation
Ansley Kitchen Renovation
Terracotta Design BuildTerracotta Design Build
Jeff Herr
Photo of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, stone slab splashback, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black 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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Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Susan Gilmore
Photo of an expansive classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, metro tiled splashback, a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
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