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Clayton Gardens: Forsyth
Clayton Gardens: Forsyth
Michael Lauren Development LLCMichael Lauren Development LLC
Bill Barrett Photo
Traditional u-shaped kitchen in St Louis with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets and granite worktops.
Private River House
Private River House
BernardonBernardon
John Jenkins-Photography-Image Source, Inc.
Photo of a traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets and integrated appliances.
White Hole of Calcutta
White Hole of Calcutta
Fine Fitted InteriorsFine Fitted Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Hertfordshire with a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic flooring, an island and white cabinets.
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загородный дом в подмосковье
загородный дом в подмосковье
DesatoriDesatori
Сергей Гравчиков
Classic galley kitchen in Moscow with white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, marble flooring, an island, white floors, shaker cabinets and marble splashback.
Kitchen Remodelling
Kitchen Remodelling
Mark Zancanaro Interior DesignMark Zancanaro Interior Design
Country inflected kitchen for lake home in Michigan
Design ideas for a classic l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Naples Luxury Townhome
Naples Luxury Townhome
Design Studio by RaymondDesign Studio by Raymond
sliding patio doors and casing, crown and baseboard
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Miami with stainless steel appliances and white splashback.
Interior
Interior
Mauro López PhotographyMauro López Photography
Design ideas for a classic galley open plan kitchen in Stockholm with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Linnean Ave
Linnean Ave
Aidan DesignAidan Design
Photo credit: Robert Radifera Photography
Design ideas for a large classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in DC Metro with a belfast sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and shaker cabinets.
Park Slope Row House Kitchen
Park Slope Row House Kitchen
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Historical Remodel & Addition
Historical Remodel & Addition
Provenance BuildersProvenance Builders
Photo of a classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Dallas with beige cabinets, brick flooring and an island.
Kitchen/ table
Kitchen/ table
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
Photo of a classic kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, an island, white worktops, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Valley Street
Valley Street
Sandra Fox InteriorsSandra Fox Interiors
Classic u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional Kitchen
Traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tel Aviv with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.
Arts and Crafts Cottage
Arts and Crafts Cottage
CW Design, LLCCW Design, LLC
The mission-style cabinets in this kitchen fit perfectly into the feel of this Boston cottage. The removal of a wall separating the dining room from the kitchen and the moving of windows have made this small, unworkable kitchen into the hub of family activity.
SUGARBEND FARM, 2016
SUGARBEND FARM, 2016
Dixon RyeDixon Rye
Classic u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Mosman 1
Mosman 1
Cloth + Stone DesignsCloth + Stone Designs
Simon Whitbread
Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Jenny at Lorena Pulichino DesignJenny at Lorena Pulichino Design
Photo of a classic l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Lynn Gracey HoferLynn Gracey Hofer
Tom Crane Photography Inc
Traditional u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Cheesman Park Remodel
Cheesman Park Remodel
Interior Intuitions, Inc.Interior Intuitions, Inc.
Teri Fotheringham Photography
Classic kitchen in Denver with stainless steel appliances and metro tiled 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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Light Blue Kitchen
Light Blue Kitchen
Tom HowleyTom Howley
This beautiful light blue kitchen adds a unique twist to our classic Hartford style. Our Iris paint adds just the right amount of colour to show personality without becoming overwhelming, picking out key details such as the beaded frames and delicately carved cornice. The Falcon Deluxe range cooker, in its new colour of Blue Nickel, completes the look for a perfectly coordinated kitchen. The coordinating chimney mantle neatly conceals the powerful Westin Pro Canopy Extractor, giving you all the convenience of a high-quality appliance without detracting from the classic look of the kitchen.
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