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Cabinet Transformation to White
Cabinet Transformation to White
Ackley Cabinet, LLCAckley Cabinet, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Interiors
Interiors
Matthew Bolt Graphic DesignMatthew Bolt Graphic Design
Matthew Bolt Kitchen Design by: Sandra Gaylord of Gaylord Design LLC
This is an example of a classic kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
De Sola Terrace, Newport Beach
De Sola Terrace, Newport Beach
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Los Angeles.
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Pantry Cabinet
Pantry Cabinet
Let's Get Organized! Englewood Cliffs, New JerseyLet's Get Organized! Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Gayle M. Gruenberg, CPO-CD
Medium sized classic single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and ceramic flooring.
Oak Road Renovation
Oak Road Renovation
Michael Bolster . ArchitectureMichael Bolster . Architecture
Michael Bolster
Small classic single-wall kitchen pantry in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood flooring and an island.
Colorado Springs Parade of Homes
Colorado Springs Parade of Homes
SCHROLL CABINETSSCHROLL CABINETS
Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
New York City Loft
New York City Loft
Deborah French DesignsDeborah French Designs
photo by Yiorgos Kordakis
Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen in New York with grey cabinets.
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Kitchen
Kitchen
Jenny Baines, Jennifer Baines InteriorsJenny Baines, Jennifer Baines Interiors
Photo of a classic kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, wood worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and blue splashback.
2013Faith Refuge Decorator Show House
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Eastern TreasuresEastern Treasures
Frances Sims
Design ideas for a classic kitchen in Dallas with tile countertops, a built-in sink, blue splashback, white cabinets and blue worktops.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other with beaded cabinets, wood worktops and a submerged sink.
Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc
Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc
Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)
Custom millwork for this panty makes for another beautiful prep/serving area. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.
Loma Vista Residence
Loma Vista Residence
Altera Design & Remodeling, Inc.Altera Design & Remodeling, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, engineered stone countertops and ceramic splashback.
Deluxe in Alexandria
Deluxe in Alexandria
Erin HoopesErin Hoopes
This whole house renovation done by Harry Braswell Inc. used Virginia Kitchen's design services (Erin Hoopes) and materials for the bathrooms, laundry and kitchens. The custom millwork was done to replicate the look of the cabinetry in the open concept family room. This completely custom renovation was eco-friend and is obtaining leed certification. Photo's courtesy Greg Hadley Construction: Harry Braswell Inc. Kitchen Design: Erin Hoopes under Virginia Kitchens
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Bright Open Plan Family Kitchen in London
Bright Open Plan Family Kitchen in London
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
Oak shaker style kitchen with island unit painted in Farrow & Ball Hague Blue. The island has a Bianco Fantasia worktop and a wine cooler. The perimeter units are painted in Farrow & Ball Ammonite. The Smeg range cooker has built in spice racks on either side and an extractor housed in the chimney breast with a cornice style shelf for decorative items. Charlie O'Beirne
Castagna Cucine
Castagna Cucine
WOKAI DesignWOKAI Design
Castagna Cucine Princess Collection Wokai Design Australia
Photo of a large traditional kitchen in Brisbane.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen Cabinets
Elizabeth Beach Hacking, ShelfGenie DesignerElizabeth Beach Hacking, ShelfGenie Designer
ShelfGenie Glide-Outs improve organization, decrease clutter, and help you solve your most challenging kitchen problems. Full extension rails enable you to fill your cabinets all the way to the back, and simply slide them out to reach even the deepest items. Hi! I'm Elizabeth Beach Hacking of ShelfGenie MA (S. Shore, N. Shore, Metro West & Cape Cod). Call me at:646-944-8599 to find out how we can retrofit your pantry and cabinets with space saving Glide-Outs. Receive $100 off your custom order, just by mentioning Houzz.
Breakfast Room
Breakfast Room
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
The kitchen, breakfast nook, and sun room are one wing of this 5 bedroom house plan. A built in window bench offers seating and storage. An arched entrance with dual white columns welcomes you to the sun room. Custom home built by Raleigh custom builder Stanton Homes.

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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Roanoke 4 Square
Roanoke 4 Square
Gaspar's ConstructionGaspar's Construction
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Inspiration
Inspiration
3 Day Blinds3 Day Blinds
Small classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Walter Burley Griffin Carter House Renovation
Walter Burley Griffin Carter House Renovation
Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect, Ltd.Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect, Ltd.
New kitchen replaced 1970's kitchen, using the architectural language of the original house. Eric Hausman, photographer
Inspiration for a classic enclosed kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback and concrete worktops.
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