Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, with island, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and panelled appliances.

Grey Kitchen with Black Rift Oak Island

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

With your stove within reach, dishwasher to the left of the sink, and microwave at the end of the island, your island is now your main workspace. Enjoy the easy to clean Cambria Countertop, Galloway, as your surface to work with.

Historic Naperville Kitchen

Plain & Posh

This beautiful century old home had an addition aded in the 80's that sorely needed updated. Working with the homeowner to make sure it functioned well for her, but also brought in some of the century old style was key to the design.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

White Country Kitchen

M.R. Sferra Interior Design

Photo of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige floor.

Loughlin Bridge

Woodale

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Dublin with recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, with island, beige floor, grey cabinets, black appliances and light hardwood floors.

Luxury Royal Collection - Jonathan Williams - Cashel

Jonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens

Infinity Media
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and brown floor.

Hampshire Cottage

Chris Snook

Chris Snook © 2017 Houzz
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, a peninsula and brown floor.

Florida Home Design

Michele McCarthy Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Marvel LG Viatera

Classic Marble & Stone

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a peninsula and brown floor.

Glenview Renovations - Large, Elegant Green Island

Catherine Schager Designs

Photo Credit: Mike Kaskel, Kaskel Photo
This is an example of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Clintonville Kitchen

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

The original layout of the home had a wall cutting this kitchen in half. It was placed where the current range is and had a door way between connecting the kitchen and dining room.

Private Residence- Halifax

Kelly Gravitt Payne: Kitchen Design and Sales

Kelly Payne
Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beaded inset cabinets.

Fayetteville, GA

John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We absolutely adore this kitchen's arched entryways, the integrated appliances (built-in fridge!), white painted cabinets, ceiling design, and granite countertops.

Eat-In Kitchen

Tim Barber Architects

Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Red Oak Common #1. | Solid Hardwood 3 1/4"

Tri Point Flooring

Red Oak Common #1. 3/4" x 3 1/4" Solid Hardwood. Stain: Special Walnut Sealer: Bona AmberSeal Poly: Bona Mega HD Satin
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Tasset Residence(ASID Design Excellence Award Total Remodel & 1st Place kitchen)

AB Design Elements, LLC

Jack London
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Bristol Kitchen Remodel - Lisa Zompa

Kitchen Views at National Lumber

Designed by Lisa Zompa Photography by Nat Rae
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Providence with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Traditional Rustic Kitchen Design Lakewood

Christopher @ Architects LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Traditional Eat-in 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!