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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.
Brooklyn Home
Brooklyn Home
Home & StoneHome & Stone
Photographed by Donald Grant
Photo of a large traditional kitchen in New York with integrated appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, an island, a submerged sink, grey splashback and white floors.
Daniels Design Kitchens
Daniels Design Kitchens
Daniels Design & RemodelingDaniels Design & Remodeling
This is an example of a classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets and black appliances.
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Traditional Cape Cod
Traditional Cape Cod
The Design ElementThe Design Element
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with black appliances and engineered stone countertops.
Irish Sea Kitchen
Irish Sea Kitchen
Flagg Coastal HomesFlagg Coastal Homes
Classic kitchen in San Diego with a belfast sink, stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and blue splashback.
Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.
Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC.
Charmean Neithart InteriorsCharmean Neithart Interiors
Kitchen and butler's pantry with 18th century re-purposed pantry doors from a Spanish monastery. Butler's pantry includes coffee prep and small sink with wall mount faucet. Refrigerator drawers in the background kitchen hold fresh fruit. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
La Grange Kitchen
La Grange Kitchen
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Interior design by Renee Dion, The Dion Group For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
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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.
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Pulliam Morris InteriorsPulliam Morris Interiors
This is an example of a classic kitchen/diner in Charleston with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, green splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Lakeview House
Lakeview House
Kurt Baum ArchitectsKurt Baum Architects
Custom dining table with Troscan chairs and Ironworks International Pendant over onyx bowl from Holly Hunt.
This is an example of a classic kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone tiled splashback and integrated appliances.
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Inspiration for a classic kitchen in Vancouver with beige splashback, travertine flooring, black appliances and travertine splashback.
Life, Love and Food
Life, Love and Food
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This kitchen was designed and crafted by Jewett Farms + Co Cabinetry. Photos by Eric Roth
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink and soapstone worktops.
Noe Valley Historic Home
Noe Valley Historic Home
Matarozzi Pelsinger BuildersMatarozzi Pelsinger Builders
Renovation and addition to 1907 historic home including new kitchen, family room, master bedroom suite and top level attic conversion to living space. Scope of work also included a new foundation, wine cellar and garage. The architecture remained true to the original intent of the home while integrating modern detailing and design. Photos: Matthew Millman Architect: Schwartz and Architecture
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Eclectic Kitchen
Eclectic Kitchen
Inspiration for a classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Raleigh with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.
Vrabel
Vrabel
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Design ideas for a classic u-shaped kitchen in Chicago with granite worktops, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and white splashback.
Silverleaf Scottsdale Custom Kitchen
Silverleaf Scottsdale Custom Kitchen
Luster Custom Homes & RemodelingLuster Custom Homes & Remodeling
Baxter Imaging
Photo of a classic l-shaped kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, integrated appliances and limestone splashback.
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Kitchen
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Julian Buitrago
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine flooring and an island.

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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Transitional Kitchen
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Photo of a classic kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances and grey floors.
E 38th St. Painted & Glazed Kitchen
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E 38th St. Kitchen Traditional Raised Panel Doors Painted & Glazed Finish Silestone Counters
Inspiration for a traditional enclosed kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and black appliances.
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Harrell Design + BuildHarrell Design + Build
Retro, sage, green, checkered floor, Marmoleum, quartz, countertops, stacked laundry, mid century, under mount sink, stainless steel, corner sink
Photo of a traditional enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback and multi-coloured floors.
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