Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Classic Traditional Kitchen Redesign

Nailed It Builders

Transform your kitchen with our Classic Traditional Kitchen Redesign service. Our expert craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure a timeless and elegant space. From custom cabinetry to farmhouse sinks, we bring your vision to life with functionality and style. Elevate your home with Nailed It Builders for a kitchen that stands the test of time.

Marble Island Countertop

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Kitchen farm sinks, double kitchen islands, pendant lighting, and wood flooring.
Photo of an expansive midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, multiple islands, multi-coloured benchtop, a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Today's Country Eclectic - Several Examples

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Rustic heartwood maple cabinets in a black glazed natural finish. Depending on how its decorated this kitchen could be seen as a country home, beach cottage, or even a transitional style space.

Modern & Traditional White & Taupe high gloss and solid wood Italian Kitchen

O.NIX Kitchens & Living

This unique kitchen design is a combination of a traditional shaker door style, paired with modern-flat panel doors, from the Biefbi collections of 'Diamante' and 'BK System". The Diamante units are lacquered white with a raised solid oak center panel with built-in recessed finger pulls that creates a unique shaker door with integrated handles. The BK System modern units are made with high gloss laminate in the colour "corda". It uses a combination of handle-less aluminum profiles and handles. The 'Diamante' main kitchen wall includes base units for the cooktop and storage, wall units and glass wall units with integrated flush LED lights. The "Diamante" island includes a sink drawer unit and custom panel front dishwasher, garbage pull-out and pan drawer pull-out. The "BK System" units are used for the refrigerator and oven wall, which includes both the door fronts for integrated appliances and for the tall unit storage. The beverage centre/coffee bar, and tall dining room storage, are all done with the same taupe high gloss laminate finishes and wood laminate accents.

Harmony In Hickory

Nar Design Group

The focus of this kitchen was to open up the workflow, creating a space for the family to work comfortably while also creating a beautiful and inspiring space. Placing a large refrigerator at the edge of the kitchen, adding a beverage refrigerator, using a Galley Workstation and having the island at a slightly lower height makes it highly functional for the whole family. It is rare to achieve a long line of symmetry, but with a feature wall created around the range top we were able to do so. We created an antique armoire feel with the panel ready refrigerator and custom panel design above. A mixture of hardware was used, the gray stained hickory cabinets were paired with matte black hardware, while the designer white cabinets were paired with brass hardware. A very custom refrigerator cabinet was created that emphasized the armoire feel. A long wall of 9” deep tall cabinets created a very beautiful as well as highly functional pantry space.

Eagles Crossing

Sopher Sparn Architects LLC

Gorgeous Light Filled Kitchen
Inspiration for an eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey benchtop and recessed.

The Alexis House

Expose Design Group Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Rusholme Restored

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Contemporary Mediterranean Escape in the City

JTID Inc.

The kitchen features a subtle color combination. The white shaker cabinets are adorned with contemporary hardware, the finish of which compliments the stainless steel appliances. A two-tiered drum shade pendant contributes to the elegance of this space.

Petit House

iPhotographyHOMES

Newly constructed Smart home with attached 3 car garage in Encino! A proud oak tree beckons you to this blend of beauty & function offering recessed lighting, LED accents, large windows, wide plank wood floors & built-ins throughout. Enter the open floorplan including a light filled dining room, airy living room offering decorative ceiling beams, fireplace & access to the front patio, powder room, office space & vibrant family room with a view of the backyard. A gourmets delight is this kitchen showcasing built-in stainless-steel appliances, double kitchen island & dining nook. There’s even an ensuite guest bedroom & butler’s pantry. Hosting fun filled movie nights is turned up a notch with the home theater featuring LED lights along the ceiling, creating an immersive cinematic experience. Upstairs, find a large laundry room, 4 ensuite bedrooms with walk-in closets & a lounge space. The master bedroom has His & Hers walk-in closets, dual shower, soaking tub & dual vanity. Outside is an entertainer’s dream from the barbecue kitchen to the refreshing pool & playing court, plus added patio space, a cabana with bathroom & separate exercise/massage room. With lovely landscaping & fully fenced yard, this home has everything a homeowner could dream of!

Updated Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Summerlin Home Complete Interior Remodel

VIP Building Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Rusholme Restored

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Bright & Cheerful

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Transitional kitchen island with all white cabinetry and Borghini silver quartz countertops, pendant lighting, stainless steel oven and cooktop appliances, and tray ceiling.

Harmony In Hickory

Nar Design Group

Seaside Classics - Several Examples

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Rustic heartwood maple cabinets in a black glazed natural finish. Depending on how its decorated this kitchen could be seen as a country home, beach cottage, or even a transitional style space.

Modern & Traditional White & Taupe high gloss and solid wood Italian Kitchen

O.NIX Kitchens & Living

Petit House

iPhotographyHOMES

Updated Traditional Remodel in Almaden

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Kitchen with Stone Tile Splashback and Recessed Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!