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Randall ArchitectsRandall Architects
Amy Braswell
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances and marble splashback.
Miller Kitchen
Miller Kitchen
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Transitional White Kitchen
This is an example of a medium sized traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, a belfast sink, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, beige floors, an island and green worktops.
View of kitchen work area
View of kitchen work area
Robin MutoRobin Muto
This kitchen was originally a servants kitchen. The doorway off to the left leads into a pantry and through the pantry is a large formal dining room and small formal dining room. As a servants kitchen this room had only a small kitchen table where the staff would eat. The niche that the stove is in was originally one of five chimneys. We had to hire an engineer and get approval from the Preservation Board in order to remove the chimney in order to create space for the stove.
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CapStone Home Renovations Parker, CO. Home, kitchen, and fireplace remodel with hardwood floors, smooth finish walls, double sided gas fireplace, ledge stone, knotty alder cabinets, granite countertops, new lighting package and slate mosaic tile. Doane Designs. Andy Gould Photography .
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Jane Kelly, Kitchen and Bath DesignerJane Kelly, Kitchen and Bath Designer
Inspiration for a traditional open plan kitchen in Other.
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Angela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design StudioAngela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design Studio
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Denver with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets.
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Dresser HomesDresser Homes
This kitchen was on the Buckhead Junior League Tour of Kitchens in 2007.
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops and green cabinets.
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Marlene Wangenheim AKBD, CAPS, Allied Member ASIDMarlene Wangenheim AKBD, CAPS, Allied Member ASID
Traditional grey and cream enclosed kitchen in Newark with integrated appliances, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback and travertine flooring.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with granite worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Eclectic Kitchen
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Eclectic Kitchen
Buckminster Green LLCBuckminster Green LLC
This is an example of a classic l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, wood worktops, blue cabinets, blue splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Barrington Kitchen
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Classic kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets and brown worktops.
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The Couture RoomsThe Couture Rooms
This is an example of a traditional grey and cream kitchen/diner in Edinburgh with a breakfast bar, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
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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.
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Clyde Hill Estate
Clyde Hill Estate
DME ConstructionDME Construction
This is an example of a classic kitchen in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, wood worktops and white cabinets.
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Leslie Thornton DesignLeslie Thornton Design
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Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Richmond with a belfast sink and quartz worktops.
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.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, marble worktops, stone tiled splashback, an island and multi-coloured 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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Princeton House
Princeton House
Domiteaux Garza ArchitectureDomiteaux Garza Architecture
photographer: Terri Glanger
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Dallas with stainless steel appliances and green cabinets.
West HIlls - Kitchen
West HIlls - Kitchen
Jenny Baines, Jennifer Baines InteriorsJenny Baines, Jennifer Baines Interiors
Lincoln Barbour - Photographer
Photo of a classic kitchen in Portland with stainless steel appliances and wood worktops.
Quaint painted kitchen with open shelving
Quaint painted kitchen with open shelving
Erotas Custom BuildingErotas Custom Building
Cozy and adorable Guest Cottage. Architectural Designer: Peter MacDonald of Peter Stafford MacDonald and Company Interior Designer: Jeremy Wunderlich (of Hanson Nobles Wunderlich)
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