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Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, a belfast sink, wood worktops, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Casa Decor 2017
Casa Decor 2017
deulonder arquitectura domésticadeulonder arquitectura doméstica
Design ideas for a large classic kitchen/diner in Barcelona with an integrated sink, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, flat-panel cabinets and white worktops.
КВАРТИРА В МОСКВЕ НА КОЗИХИНСКОМ ПЕРЕУЛКЕ 56М2
КВАРТИРА В МОСКВЕ НА КОЗИХИНСКОМ ПЕРЕУЛКЕ 56М2
Наталия Спивак и Надежда БорцоваНаталия Спивак и Надежда Борцова
ФОТОГРАФ ВАСИЛИЙ БУЛАНОВ
This is an example of a small classic single-wall enclosed kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances and no island.
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Wimbledon Bespoke Kitchen
Wimbledon Bespoke Kitchen
Thomas Davies KitchensThomas Davies Kitchens
Anita Fraser
Inspiration for a large classic single-wall kitchen in London with quartz worktops, an island, a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.
Coastal White
Coastal White
Kepler DesignKepler Design
Designer: Jan Kepler; Cabinetry: Plato Woodwork; Counter top: White Pearl Quartzite from Pacific Shore Stones; Counter top fabrication: Pyramid Marble, Santa Barbara; Backsplash Tile: Walker Zanger from C.W. Quinn; Photographs by Elliott Johnson
Silverleaf Scottsdale Custom Kitchen
Silverleaf Scottsdale Custom Kitchen
Luster Custom Homes & RemodelingLuster Custom Homes & Remodeling
Baxter Imaging
Photo of a classic l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, integrated appliances and limestone splashback.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Inspiration for a classic kitchen/diner in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and marble splashback.
Kitchen Cabinetry
Kitchen Cabinetry
Thomas Home CenterThomas Home Center
This is an example of a classic grey and cream kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and white worktops.
Lake Side Luxury`
Lake Side Luxury`
Parkyn DesignParkyn Design
White and black distressed kitchen cabinets in this large traditional kitchen.
Photo of a large classic grey and cream u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with beige cabinets, beige splashback, integrated appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, an island, dark hardwood flooring, limestone splashback and beige worktops.
Embassy Row Kitchen
Embassy Row Kitchen
Cabinets & DesignsCabinets & Designs
The Embassy Row kitchen from Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry adds a beautiful transitional look to your kitchen.
Inspiration for a large classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Houston with a single-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Kitchen Inspiration
Kitchen Inspiration
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom ScottsdaleSub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom Scottsdale
Joel Kelly Joel Kelly Design 'The Prado'
This is an example of a traditional kitchen/diner in Atlanta with marble worktops and no island.
Sarah Richardson Design
Sarah Richardson Design
Stacey Brandford PhotographyStacey Brandford Photography
Stacey Brandford Photography
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Interiors
Interiors
Jeff Herr PhotographyJeff Herr Photography
Jeff Herr
Design ideas for a classic kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Chadsworth Cottage Butler Pantry
Chadsworth Cottage Butler Pantry
Christine Huckins Franck, Architect, LLCChristine Huckins Franck, Architect, LLC
View of Butler Pantry between kitchen and dining room. A high cherry butcher block counter top makes plating easy. All cabinets are selected from Decora Cabinetry. (Photograph by Erik Johnson)
Wandsworth
Wandsworth
Lewis Alderson & Co.Lewis Alderson & Co.
Classic bespoke hand-painted kitchen with large central island and integrated appliances. Worktops granite and stainless steel. Integrated full height larder.
Classic Kitchens
Classic Kitchens
Chris and Dick'sChris and Dick's
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Bloor St Condo Suite
Bloor St Condo Suite
BedfordBrooks Design Inc.BedfordBrooks Design Inc.
Mike Chajecki Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.
Parade of Homes Spring 2013
Parade of Homes Spring 2013
Great Neighborhood HomesGreat Neighborhood Homes
Photography by Spacecrafting Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Traditionally Elegant
Traditionally Elegant
Reier ConstructionReier Construction
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink.

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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View across island showing built-in appliances and door leading to butler's pantry
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, marble worktops, black splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and stone slab splashback.
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