Fresh and bright style for this updated 1930's kitchen in a cottage style home. Original fixtures were replaced with clean lines and traditional details. White ceramic blacksplash is mixed with patterned marble above the range. New hardwood floors were added to flow with the adjacent living room.

Ellicott City, MD Chocolate Quartz Kitchen Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Caesarstone Chocolate Truffle quartz countertops.
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Classic Colonial Kitchen

SJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASID

This turn-of-the-century kitchen in a classic colonial home needed an update to modern times! Wanting to keep the integrity and charm of the home but make the kitchen space useful for a growing family and lots of activity a peninsula was designed in between the kitchen and dining room to give space for gathering for conversations and small meals.

Cremorne Point

S.T.UDIO SALLY TAYLOR

Custom Kitchen
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ella Bailey Kitchen & Sunroom

WoodHart Interiors & Design, LLC

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Suburban Condo Kitchen Remodel

Design First Kitchen and Bath

This warm, inviting kitchen is front and center when you enter this condo. Having the kitchen updated was critical to the entire feel of the home. Now the homeowners are settled in and happy.

LG Viatera Cirrus Quartz Kitchen for The Mangiero Family

Counterparts, Inc.

This kitchen is done in LG Viatera Cirrus Quartz. It compliments the light grey walls and the beige/grey cabinets. The stainless sink and chrome faucet add nice touches to the stone.

Lancaster Kitchen Remodel

Creative Remodeling Services, LLC.

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Galley Kitchen Remodel

Haskell Interiors

It is the details that make this small but efficient galley kitchen special. Featuring raised panel cherry cabinets with granite countertops and a porcelain floor.

Kitchen - Traditional

Home Ingredients

Laneway House by Smallworks -- www.smallworks.ca
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall kitchen in Vancouver with white cabinets, blue splashback and with island.

Light and Cozy Galley Kitchen Designed By Cynthia Collins

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen was designed to function around a large family. The owners spend their weekend prepping large meals with extended family, so we gave them as much countertop space to prep and cook as we could. Tall cabinets, a secondary banks of drawers, and a bar area, were placed to the connecting space from the kitchen to the dining room for additional storage. Finally, a light wood and selective accents were chosen to give the space a light and airy feel.

Chevy Chase Addition Butlers Pantry

Thomson & Cooke Architects pllc

Inspiration for a small traditional kitchen pantry in DC Metro with white cabinets.

Miller Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Transitional White Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and green benchtop.

Tiny Traditional Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Реализация кухни "Современная классика"

студии Melnicova Design

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Novosibirsk with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

L-Shaped Galley Kitchen Update

Neil Kelly Company

This unique kitchen space is an L-shaped galley with lots of windows looking out to Lake Washington. The new design features classic white lower cabinets and floating walnut shelves above. White quartz countertop, brass hardware and fixtures, light blue textured wallpaper, and three different forms of lighting-- can lights, sconces, and LED strips under the floating shelf to illuminate what's on the shelf or countertop below it.

Revival Style Kitchen & Bath

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Revival-style kitchen
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, pink cabinets, granite benchtops, pink splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beckwith Road

Sheraton Interiors

Small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, coffered and beaded inset cabinets.

KITCHEN & GENERAL REMODELING, LYNWOOD

American Home Improvement Inc.

Complete kitchen remodeling from old and fixer-upper to newly remodeled.
Small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Dundee Kitchen Transformation

HC Remodel & Design

Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown 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!