Off White Starmark cabinets with granite counter-tops. Worked with a confined space to create a beautiful yet functional kitchen.
This is an example of a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Houston Home Butler Room

Cabinets & Designs

Large butler's pantry approximately 8 ft wide. This space features a ton of storage from both recessed and glass panel cabinets. The cabinets have a lightwood finish and is accented very well with a blue tile backsplash.

West Hartford Small But Functional Kitchen

Showcase Kitchens

This Electric Range and Microwave make a stainless steel bold statement here.
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Huntington College area Remodel

Roanoke Woodworking Inc.

No room for a silverware drawer? Add some small baskets under the wall cabinet to accommodate spoons, forks, knives, and serving spoons. An added bonus is that when you have a gathering, you can just set the baskets on the counter.

Small Galley Kitchen

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone

Small Galley Kitchen - traditional with some more modern touches, like the backsplash (a combination of glass and stone, available at Best Plumbing Tile & Stone). The cabinets are from IKEA, and the countertops are a granite called Minsk Green. We switched the corner sink base from a 90 degree corner to a 45 to allow for a standard sink and more comfortable work space. Sink is from Elkay, faucet is from Brizo.

White and Black Kitchen Renovation St. Louis Missouri

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Denash Photography, Designed by Jenny Rausch Kitchen view of angled corner granite undermount sink. Wood paneled refrigerator, wood flooring, island wood countertop, perimeter granite countertop, inset cabinetry, and decorative accents.

Crafts House, Charleston SC

Regina Steverson...Space Planning..Kitchen Design

Designed by Regina Steverson Cabinets are Dura Supreme Installed by Duane Sisson
Small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and a peninsula.

Downtown Mill Valley

Patti Ogden Design

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

San Francisco Kitchenette

Anastasia Faiella Interior Design

Andre Rothblatt Architecture, Clayton Timbrell & Company
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, stone slab splashback, marble benchtops, with island, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen Remodels

Tebou Carpentry & Woodworking

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Casual & Elegant - Kitchen & Bath

Reusch Interior Design

We love a challenge! The existing small bathroom had a corner toilet and funky gold and white tile. To make the space functional for a family we removed a small bedroom to extend the bathroom, which allows room for a large shower and bathtub. Custom cabinetry is tucked into the ceiling slope to allow for towel storage. The dark green cabinetry is offset by a traditional gray and white wallpaper which brings contrast to this unique bathroom. Partial kitchen remodel to replace and reconfigure upper cabinets, full-height cabinetry, island, and backsplash. The redesign includes design of custom cabinetry, and finish selections. Full bathroom gut and redesign with floor plan changes. Removal of the existing bedroom to create a larger bathroom. The design includes full layout redesign, custom cabinetry design, and all tile, plumbing, lighting, and decor selections.

Greenwich Street

Liza Kuhn Interiors

Photo of a small traditional separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Laurelhurst Kitchen

Blue Sound Construction, Inc.

Lovely kitchen remodel featuring inset cabinetry, herringbone patterned tile, Cedar & Moss lighting, and freshened up surfaces throughout. Design: Cohesively Curated. Photos: Carina Skrobecki. Build: Blue Sound Construction, Inc.

Presidio Heights Wow! Kitchen

Integrated Resources Group

Tiffany also added a second top row of cabinets to increase storage space while adhering to HOA footprint restrictions. And since function and accessibility for all family members was important, a small utility cabinet with ladder was added for easy access to the higher areas. The ceiling’s ball pendant with yoke hanger construction offers dramatic and decorative elements that play off luxurious Breccia Capraia marble that extends up the backsplash and around the window.

Tiny Dated Kitchen Gets Gigantic Renovation

Corinthian Fine Homes

This homeowner loved her home and location, but it needed updating and a more efficient use of the condensed space she had for her kitchen. We were creative in opening the kitchen and a small eat-in area to create a more open kitchen for multiple cooks to work together. We created a coffee station/serving area with floating shelves, and in order to preserve the existing windows, we stepped a base cabinet down to maintain adequate counter prep space. With custom cabinetry reminiscent of the era of this home and a glass tile back splash she loved, we were able to give her the kitchen of her dreams in a home she already loved. We attended a holiday cookie party at her home upon completion, and were able to experience firsthand, multiple cooks in the kitchen and hear the oohs and ahhs from family and friends about the amazing transformation of her spaces.

Mill Valley Loft

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Woolahara Terrace Transformation

Minosa | Design Life Better

The hidden kitchen, patio connected deck. Herringbone flooring white on white
Photo of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Historic Classic - ShowplaceEVO Pendleton 275

Showplace Cabinetry Design Center

Small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Кухонный фартук из керамической плитки ручной работы "Лотос"

Prima Keramika

Яркий кухонный фартук из плитки ручной работы "Лотос" для небольшой светлой кухни.
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Small Traditional Kitchen 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 Traditional 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!