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Warmth and Style
Warmth and Style
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This client wanted a complete update of their kitchen and came to us with several objectives. They wanted a larger island and easier access to the dining room. They also wanted to eliminate the existing cooktop location from the island and make the island larger. Because the existing space was not able to accommodate all those requests, we decided to eliminate the breakfast area and incorporate that space into the kitchen. By eliminating an existing bay window and making the kitchen sink window larger, we were able to make the new layout work without sacrificing any natural light. A French door to the newly added and adjoining sunroom and casual outdoor dining spot still allows for multiple dining options. And by enlarging the opening to the dining room, it allows for easier access to this space on a daily basis versus for special occasions only. The client already had a large desk in the kitchen and spends a lot of time at this area. We were able to make the new desk even larger by moving the refrigerator to another area. The refrigerator is covered in decorative panels so that it blends nicely into the furniture look of the room. The larger island can now seat several people comfortably. The room’s traditional feel was achieved by providing different finishes on the perimeter, island and desk cabinetry. Handmade gray backsplash tile, a combination of soapstone and Carrera marble give the space a classic appeal. Details provide interest – custom glass mullions, decorative wood hood and bronze hardware give the space character and charm. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Interior Design by: Rachel Alcorn Architect: Rick Rearick Contractor: KJN Renovations Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Contemporary Kitchen Remodel - South San Jose, CA
Contemporary Kitchen Remodel - South San Jose, CA
CAGE Design BuildCAGE Design Build
Contemporary Kitchen Remodel featuring DeWils cabinetry in Maple with Just White finish and Kennewick door style, sleek concrete quartz countertop, jet black quartz countertop, hickory ember hardwood flooring, recessed ceiling detail | Photo: CAGE Design Build
Cape Cod Coastal
Cape Cod Coastal
The Red Shutters - Marina CaseThe Red Shutters - Marina Case
Kitchen Photo by Dan Cutrona
Inspiration for a medium sized classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, stone slab splashback, an island, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Rye Transitional home
Rye Transitional home
Lorraine Levinson Interior DesignLorraine Levinson Interior Design
Photographer: Neil Landino
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, stainless steel appliances and marble splashback.
Luxury Home 2015 Open Concept 3
Luxury Home 2015 Open Concept 3
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Furnishings & Photo Styling | John Kraemer & Sons, Builder | Charlie and Co Design, Architect | Corey Gaffer Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Garling Street
Garling Street
Provincial KitchensProvincial Kitchens
Design ideas for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Blue Ridge Kitchen Renovation
Blue Ridge Kitchen Renovation
Judith Wright DesignJudith Wright Design
2015 First Place Winner of the NKBA Puget Sound Small to Medium Kitchen Design Awards. 2016 Winner HGTV People's Choice Awards in Kitchen Trends. 2016 First Place Winner of the NKBA National Design Competition. NW Architectural Photography-Judith Wright Design
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.
Roll-Out Shelves
Roll-Out Shelves
Shelf ConfidentShelf Confident
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white appliances, travertine flooring, composite countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and multiple islands.
Eclectic kitchen, botcher block 10x3 island
Eclectic kitchen, botcher block 10x3 island
Ayelet DesignsAyelet Designs
click here to see BEFORE photos / AFTER photos http://ayeletdesigns.com/sunnyvale17/ Photos credit to Arnona Oren Photography
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
This is an example of a large classic galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, an island, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Raised Panel, White Cabinet Kitchen with Oversize Island, Hand Hewn Ceiling Beam
Raised Panel, White Cabinet Kitchen with Oversize Island, Hand Hewn Ceiling Beam
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Linda Oyama Bryan, photographer Raised panel, white cabinet kitchen with oversize island, hand hewn ceiling beams, apron front farmhouse sink and calcutta gold countertops. Dark, distressed hardwood floors. Two pendant lights.
Wolfe Stovetop
Wolfe Stovetop
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The range hood is beautifully hidden within custom recessed cabinetry surrounded by white subway tile and white bead board layered surfaces.
This is an example of a large classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Expansive Forest Green Kitchen
Expansive Forest Green Kitchen
G. Christianson Construction, Inc.G. Christianson Construction, Inc.
A North Albany family contacted us wanting to expand, update, and open up their Kitchen to the Family Room. The floor plan of this home actually had plenty of space but it wasn’t being well-utilized, with angled walls in the pantry and a corner kitchen and island layout. By removing the double-sided fireplace and built-in bookcases closing off the Family Room, removing the closed-off bar area, and re-imagining the awkward walk-in pantry and kitchen layout, our Designer, Sarah envisioned an expansive Kitchen footprint that connected all the key areas and significantly increased the amount of available storage and countertop space, making this Kitchen the perfect entertaining environment! Replacing the cherry cabinetry, black granite countertops, and dark hardwood floors with white shaker upper cabinets, dark green lower cabinets, light-colored hardwood flooing, and a new lighting design completely transformed the space from dark and compartmentalized, to bright and open. This Kitchen is full of brilliant custom pieces and organization cabinets, including a HIDDEN walk-in pantry (which is the family’s favorite)!
Квартира для молодой девушки в Рассказово
Квартира для молодой девушки в Рассказово
Наталья ШирокорадНаталья Широкорад
Inspiration for a medium sized classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Black in the 'Stow
Black in the 'Stow
PlaceDesign Kitchens and InteriorsPlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors
The view from the sofa into the kitchen. A relatively small space but good coming has meant the area feels uncluttered yet still has a lot of storage.
DUSIK STOVETOP
DUSIK STOVETOP
MoontowerMoontower
Kitchen stovetop.
Photo of a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.
NICOLLET
NICOLLET
Kate Roos Design LLCKate Roos Design LLC
A peak inside the hidden pantry
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and white worktops.
BEXLEY
BEXLEY
KabCo KitchensKabCo Kitchens
New porcelain wood-look floors were installed in a warm medium tone throughout the home. In the kitchen, we choose two contrasting Homecrest cabinet finishes, Maple Anchor and Maple Iceberg, in the flat panel Bexley style. For the counters, luxurious quartz counters were the obvious choice. We chose Orian Blanco by Silestone for the kitchen, island and bar countertop. A stylish hexagon tile was used for the backsplash. Decorate elements of white lines in scattered tiles were subtly incorporated adding an element of fun to the space.
Glen Abbey
Glen Abbey
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Traditional Open Plan 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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