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fitler square renovation
fitler square renovation
Rasmussen / Su ArchitectsRasmussen / Su Architects
Jeffrey Totaro Photographer
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with beaded cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback and marble splashback.
Volnay Galley Kitchen
Volnay Galley Kitchen
Vujovich Design Build, Inc.Vujovich Design Build, Inc.
This Period kitchen renovation in a turn-of-the-century South Minneapolis home was accomplished within the existing structure’s footprint. The homeowner, a famous fictional writer with a taste for the eclectic, had purchased a red French Volnay range and wanted to create a stylish yet functional kitchen to surround it.
Chappaqua Deepwood Kitchen
Chappaqua Deepwood Kitchen
Fivecat Studio | ArchitectureFivecat Studio | Architecture
Photos by Scott LePage Photography
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in New York with metro tiled splashback.
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Contemporary Ranch Remodel
Contemporary Ranch Remodel
House of BrazierHouse of Brazier
This once dated and incredibly cut-up home got a custom remodel from floor to ceiling that changed ceilings and windows, knocked down walls, and moved rooms into other areas for an amazing light, bright, and open contemporary retreat.
Marchvale Kitchen
Marchvale Kitchen
Laurysen Kitchens Ltd.Laurysen Kitchens Ltd.
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Ottawa with stainless steel appliances.
Arcadia
Arcadia
Axiom Luxury HomesAxiom Luxury Homes
This is an example of a classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Lowell Ave
Lowell Ave
Coco Design & Build Co.Coco Design & Build Co.
Adam Milton
Photo of a traditional kitchen/diner in Chicago with porcelain flooring and grey floors.
San Francisco Residence
San Francisco Residence
Robin Heard DesignRobin Heard Design
Christopher Stark Photography
This is an example of a classic kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
A Newton Tudor made new
A Newton Tudor made new
D.R.M. Design Build, Inc.D.R.M. Design Build, Inc.
David Griffin
Photo of a medium sized traditional kitchen/diner in Boston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, metro tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops and white splashback.
Kitchen Cabinetry
Kitchen Cabinetry
Thomas Home CenterThomas Home Center
Showroom
Photo of a classic kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige splashback.
Lake Kitchen
Lake Kitchen
Athens Building CompanyAthens Building Company
Traditional kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances.
Transitional Elegance Kitchen
Transitional Elegance Kitchen
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
This industrial modern kitchen is full of great custom features. Custom white cabinetry and blue center island create a serene and beautiful kitchen. The custom open backed upper cabinetry allows for the beautiful hand glazed metallic tiles to be showcased. Industrial pendant lighting in black, gold, and white anchor the sink island and tulip table seating area. Walnut flooring and stainless steel Thermador appliances further the industrial feeling. Caesarstone Countertops. Stephen Allen Photography
Eclectic Kitchen
Eclectic Kitchen
Cabinet Designers, IncCabinet Designers, Inc
Photo of a traditional galley kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
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.
Central Park West
Central Park West
Interior Intuitions, Inc.Interior Intuitions, Inc.
Teri Fotheringham, DenverPhoto.com
This is an example of a classic kitchen in Denver with stainless steel appliances.
Beyond The Lights
Beyond The Lights
Mauricio Nava Design, LLCMauricio Nava Design, LLC
Chuck Williams
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Houston with a belfast sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and medium hardwood flooring.
Kitchen Remodels
Kitchen Remodels
USI Design & RemodelingUSI Design & Remodeling
Inspiration for an expansive classic l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with dark hardwood flooring, an island, a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances and brown floors.
Thermador
Thermador
Thermador Home AppliancesThermador Home Appliances
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Other.
Franklin Ave.
Franklin Ave.
KitchenLab InteriorsKitchenLab Interiors
KitchenLab
Traditional kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and quartz 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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