Built in sub-zero refrigerator on the left. Oven below with microwave and breakfast bar pull-out. Photo by David Hiser
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen Transformation - European old world style, blends touches of shabby chic

Kitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SD

Johnny Sundby
Inspiration for an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Arlington Residence

2Scale Architects

Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Suburban open concept

JAZ Design, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Osterville Kitchen featured on Houzz as "Kitchen of the Week"

Main Street Kitchens at Botellos

This beautiful seaside kitchen in Osterville MA on Cape Cod was featured as "kitchen of the week" on Houzz! It features white cabinets, leaded mullions, a cherry island and a soapstone countertop. Kitchen design by Main Street at Botellos Project by Bayside Building in Centerville, MA Photography by Dan Cutrona

Project 2 in Croton-on-Hudson

Amazing Spaces

This kitchen was part of an addition/renovation of the entire home. High on the client’s priorities list was countertop seating, a large island, two sink areas, a desk area and lots of countertop space. We had significant input to the window placement to take advantage of natural light and views. The refrigerator is strategically placed so that it can simultaneously support the chef’s area from that of all other kitchen occupants. This creates various work stations in the kitchen and prevents any one space from getting overloaded by multiple users. The large space allowed for the opportunity to define the various work spaces and cabinetry with different wood species and paint colors. The open shelves above the windows add a strong horizontal balance to the vertical pantry and refrigerator cabinets. Wood and stone countertops are married together on the island to define the various functions they serve. Photos: Ilir Rizaj

Traditional Timeless Kitchen

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

Traditional meets today in this beautiful kitchen remodel. A fresh color palette transforms this kitchen to meet this modern family’s needs. Thoughtful cabinetry design, with a large center island and rustic flooring are the key design elements. The challenge was to offer a traditional design with an emphasis on ease and functionality. The oversized refrigerator has a double freezer and all cabinets have multi-function storage built in. These are the ingredients that make this kitchen really cook. Scott Amundson Photography Learn more about our showroom and kitchen and bath design: http://www.mingleteam.com

Old World Kitchen

Central Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Carman Bay Cottage (Lake Minnetonka)

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

Family friendly kitchen on the Hudson

Summit Street Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

8S Mosman

TDDP architects

TDDP
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Columbus kitchen renovation

NJW Construction

Karli Moore Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Hollywood Glam

Joey Leicht Design Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Baltimora Kitchen in Toorak

Scavolini Kitchen, Living and Bathroom

We are proud to present the new Baltimora Kitchen that we have just finished in Toorak, VIC. One of the most prestigious addresses in Melbourne and in Australia is now the home of this beautiful Scavolini kitchen. You too can have one of these beauties! Talk to our staff about your project and we will be happy to help! www.lacucinagallery.com.au

Tutts Clump - Restored Cottage with Bespoke Kitchen & Joinery

Ben Heath Interiors

The Ben Heath bespoke window seat has been painted in a colour to compliment the blinds and to distinguish it from the kitchen cabinets although the design is the same. The dresser to the left has an oak oiled top with oak door fittings to provide extra storage space - maximising the use of walls in the small kitchen/diner. Photos by James Wilson at Jaw Designs Edited at Ben Heath

California Cottage

Mosaic Architects Boulder

This lovely kitchen has vaulted white wood ceilings with wood beams. The light hardwood floor adds to the open airy feeling of this space. Photo by Jim Bartsch

Morningside

WestPort Development LLC / Atlanta Basements

Lee Grider Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Princeton - NJ

Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

Superior Woodcraft's custom-made shaker cabinetry painted white is the foundation of this modern kitchen with marble counter tops. The integrated Wolf and Sub Zero appliances are cleverly concealed as furniture-like cabinetry. The two large cherry islands provide plenty of counter space and manage the flow of traffic in this larger kitchen. The design of the custom kitchen creates the feeling of being in a traditional living space as opposed to being in a messy kitchen. Photo Credit; Randl Bye

French Country Flair

Walker Woodworking

This homeowner wanted to make use of every possible space available so we added panels on the end that open into shallow adjustable shelves. This is ideal from storing spices to multivitamins and other small items that tend to get lost in larger pantries. WW Photography

Wynnewood Traditional Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

Photo of an expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

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!