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Boyd Kitchen
Boyd Kitchen
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Traditional Kitchen with Mobile Island photo credit: Sacha Griffin
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, a submerged sink, green cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Sask Cres Kitchen
Sask Cres Kitchen
Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.
D&M Images
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tiled splashback.
William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape
William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape
Studio William HefnerStudio William Hefner
Classic kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, zinc worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback and integrated appliances.
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Kenneth FrommeKenneth Fromme
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen in Louisville with wood worktops and white cabinets.
2009 Southern Accents Showhome
2009 Southern Accents Showhome
Period Homes, Inc.Period Homes, Inc.
Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Traditional kitchen in Dallas with beaded cabinets.
Newport Beach Custom Home 01
Newport Beach Custom Home 01
Sennikoff Architects, Inc.Sennikoff Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.
small bright kitchen
small bright kitchen
Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
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Tamara Mack Design - Interiors
Tamara Mack Design - Interiors
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TMD Custom Designed Kitchen
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, metro tiled splashback and soapstone worktops.
L Kitchen
L Kitchen
Cheryl D & CompanyCheryl D & Company
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Chicago with a belfast sink, light wood cabinets and integrated appliances.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Preferred Home Builders, Inc.Preferred Home Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink.
Kitchen
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Kiyohara MoffittKiyohara Moffitt
Photographer: Mary E. Nichols
Design ideas for a classic kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
This is an example of a classic kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances and granite worktops.
Derby Hill Farm Lyme NH Pantry
Derby Hill Farm Lyme NH Pantry
Smith & Vansant Architects PCSmith & Vansant Architects PC
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Burlington with marble worktops, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets and yellow cabinets.
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Cottage Chic Bar
Cottage Chic Bar
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with open cabinets.
North Point
North Point
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The challenge of this modern version of a 1920s shingle-style home was to recreate the classic look while avoiding the pitfalls of the original materials. The composite slate roof, cement fiberboard shake siding and color-clad windows contribute to the overall aesthetics. The mahogany entries are surrounded by stone, and the innovative soffit materials offer an earth-friendly alternative to wood. You’ll see great attention to detail throughout the home, including in the attic level board and batten walls, scenic overlook, mahogany railed staircase, paneled walls, bordered Brazilian Cherry floor and hideaway bookcase passage. The library features overhead bookshelves, expansive windows, a tile-faced fireplace, and exposed beam ceiling, all accessed via arch-top glass doors leading to the great room. The kitchen offers custom cabinetry, built-in appliances concealed behind furniture panels, and glass faced sideboards and buffet. All details embody the spirit of the craftspeople who established the standards by which homes are judged.
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Kitchen
D.W. Dively Construction ServicesD.W. Dively Construction Services
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with stainless steel appliances and a belfast sink.
Cottage Kitchen
Cottage Kitchen
Tongue & Groove Design + BuildTongue & Groove Design + Build
This kitchen uses contrasting materials, and ideas to create a home-e environment that asks for breakfast!
Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with wood worktops, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel 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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Photo of a classic kitchen in Sacramento with granite worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Forum Phi Architecture | Interiors | PlanningForum Phi Architecture | Interiors | Planning
Classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Craftsman kitchen
Craftsman kitchen
Buckenmeyer ArchitectureBuckenmeyer Architecture
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.
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