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Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
This is an example of a traditional galley kitchen in DC Metro with granite worktops, a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and travertine splashback.
Whole Home Remodel, Chevy Chase, MD
Whole Home Remodel, Chevy Chase, MD
CARNEMARK design + buildCARNEMARK design + build
AN OPEN HEART. The kitchen area grew to become the hub of the home, easily accessed from all areas of the house. Classic cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a honed limestone countertop and a lively tile backsplash of recycled glass are showpieces in this new family center. The backsplash, like the cork floor, makes a sustainable statement. Photography by Morgan Howarth
arcandbe - Fowler Project
arcandbe - Fowler Project
Arcandbe KitchensArcandbe Kitchens
Photo of a classic kitchen in Hertfordshire with shaker cabinets and white cabinets.
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Open shelves
Open shelves
Azman ArchitectsAzman Architects
Open shelving units were proposed as a less formal approach to the usual wall-hung cupboards and introduced a texture and depth to the overall scheme. Photography: Jim Stephenson
Master Builder Award Winners
Master Builder Award Winners
Federation of Master BuildersFederation of Master Builders
Classic kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
small bright kitchen
small bright kitchen
Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.
Photo of a traditional kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tiled splashback.
Reimagined Living Space: Kitchen Remodel, Bedford MA
Reimagined Living Space: Kitchen Remodel, Bedford MA
Sterling Homes Development Corp.Sterling Homes Development Corp.
Sterling Homes transforms another cramped, dated kitchen into a warm, open and functional family-friendly living space.
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, an island, a belfast sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
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Rustic Modern Kitchen
Rustic Modern Kitchen
Judith Balis InteriorsJudith Balis Interiors
Photo of a classic kitchen in Boise with stainless steel appliances and a belfast sink.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Paul Moon DesignPaul Moon Design
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.
Oak to White Transformation
Oak to White Transformation
Fairpoint Construction & DevelopmentFairpoint Construction & Development
Design ideas for a classic kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Echelon Custom HomesEchelon Custom Homes
Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, integrated appliances, a built-in sink and white cabinets.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Emerick ArchitectsEmerick Architects
The newly remodeled kitchen is both beautiful and functional with large appliances and open shelves to display the owner's pottery collection. The space is expanded by a renovated butler's pantry through the cased opening.
Kitchen
Kitchen
RICHLANDRICHLAND
Amazing kitchen built with entertaining in mind
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, a single-bowl sink, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
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Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
TNT SimmondsTNT Simmonds
Hollywood Hills Rennovation
This is an example of a classic kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.
Lady Fern Circle Kitchen
Lady Fern Circle Kitchen
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
Photography: Glenn DeRosa
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley kitchen in Charlotte with glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Harrell Design + BuildHarrell Design + Build
This is an example of a classic kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Traditional Kitchens
Traditional Kitchens
Colmar Kitchen StudioColmar Kitchen Studio
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped kitchen in Newark with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

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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Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
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Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets and integrated appliances.
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Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.
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Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback and integrated appliances.
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