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Paces Forest, Buckhead
Paces Forest, Buckhead
Alan Clark Architects, LLCAlan Clark Architects, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, marble worktops, ceramic splashback and an island.
Kitchen Renovations
Kitchen Renovations
Revision LLCRevision LLC
This is an example of a large classic grey and white u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, raised-panel cabinets, a belfast sink, composite countertops, brown floors, white worktops and ceramic splashback.
DS Chicago to Birmingham
DS Chicago to Birmingham
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Joe Kwon Photography
Photo of a large traditional grey and white kitchen in Chicago with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors and dark hardwood flooring.
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Crayton Rd.
Crayton Rd.
T. Jerulle Construction, LLCT. Jerulle Construction, LLC
Matt Steeves Studio
Photo of an expansive traditional grey and white kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Leaside Custom Home
Leaside Custom Home
Steffanie Gareau DesignSteffanie Gareau Design
Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a traditional grey and white galley kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Greenbrier | 2016
Greenbrier | 2016
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Large classic grey and white galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with white cabinets, an island, shaker cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Artisan Lakeside Showhouse
Artisan Lakeside Showhouse
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
Design ideas for a classic grey and white kitchen in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
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Interiors
Interiors
Jeff Herr PhotographyJeff Herr Photography
Design ideas for a traditional grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Noe Valley 1
Noe Valley 1
Niche ModernNiche Modern
Traditional grey and white kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and marble splashback.
5650 Comstock
5650 Comstock
NIH HomesNIH Homes
Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large classic grey and white l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
619 Diamond Street
619 Diamond Street
Art of Construction IncArt of Construction Inc
Photo of a classic grey and white kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Addison House
Addison House
l'oro designsl'oro designs
Kibbey Muffy
Inspiration for a classic grey and white u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and marble splashback.
View of peninsula
View of peninsula
Tobi Brockway Interiors Inc.Tobi Brockway Interiors Inc.
1980's bungalow with small galley kitchen was completely transformed into an open contemporary space. Brian Yungblut Photography, St. Catharines
Photo of a medium sized classic grey and white open plan kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and shaker cabinets.
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Cheviot Drive
Cheviot Drive
Cynthia Marks - InteriorsCynthia Marks - Interiors
Inspiration for a classic grey and white kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with grey cabinets and marble worktops.
East Bay Kitchen
East Bay Kitchen
Rochelle Silberman DesignRochelle Silberman Design
This traditional home contained an outdated kitchen, eating area, powder room, pantry and laundry area. The spaces were reconfigured so that the kitchen occupied all of the space. What was once an opening into an under utilized hallway, became a pantry closet. A full bathroom was tucked behind the pantry into space from the breezeway.
Signature Bespoke Open Plan Kitchen with Integrated Workstation
Signature Bespoke Open Plan Kitchen with Integrated Workstation
Searle & TaylorSearle & Taylor
Design inspiration: The kitchen was to be designed as an open plan lifestyle space that also included a full workstation that could be concealed when not in use. What Searle & Taylor created: The kitchen was part of an extension to a detached house that was built during the 1990’s. The extension was designed as an open plan lifestyle space that incorporated a kitchen and separate dining area, a ‘snug’ seating area and importantly, a workstation that could be hidden from view when socialising and entertaining. Floor to ceiling cabinets were designed against the back wall with a large linear island in front. To soften the look of the room, the corner units were curved at equal angles on either side and includes a tall walk-in larder with internal shelving at separate heights. Also integrated is an extra wide 90cm Liebherr fridge freezer with ice maker and a bank of built-in cooking appliances, as specified by the client. The large central island with granite worksurface houses nine drawers with shell handles and is designed with a dual purpose: for food preparation and cooking on one side and for relaxed seating with a cantilevered solid oak breakfast bar on the other. The cooking area houses a centrally positioned full surface induction hob, which is directly beneath a flush mounted ceiling hood. As requested, to the right hand side of the cabinets, a work station was created that could accommodate files, folders and a large screen PC. In order to be as functional as possible, a set of pocket doors were developed on a bi-fold system that return into side pockets to leave the workstation clear and open. Complementing the rest of the cabinetry, the doors feature carved semi-circles within clean lines together with semi-circular handles that reveal a mandala-inspired design when closed.
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Tina Marie Interior DesignTina Marie Interior Design
Stephen Allen Photography
Traditional grey and white l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown 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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Transitional Farmhouse
Transitional Farmhouse
Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional grey and white kitchen/diner in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Great Hills Kitchen Remodel
Great Hills Kitchen Remodel
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
Erin Holsonback - anindoorlady.com
Inspiration for a large classic grey and white u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, grey splashback, composite countertops, glass tiled splashback and multiple islands.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Natalie Howe DesignNatalie Howe Design
Ryann Ford
Design ideas for a large traditional grey and white kitchen/diner in Austin with white cabinets, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, brown floors, black worktops and an island.
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