Design ideas for a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and light wood cabinets.

Historic San Marco Renovation

Woodsman Kitchens and Floors

Beautiful renovation in the historic San Marco area of Jacksonville. The gorgeous design choices are modern and sophisticated while in keeping with the era of the home. The moody dark greens and blues are both classic and on trend color selections

Huntington Beach Private Residence

CDC Designs

Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Pacific Northwest Tudor

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

River Oaks Federal Colonial

Windham Builders

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
Traditional galley kitchen pantry in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, no island, beige floor, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry

Tim Moss

Emma Lewis
This is an example of a traditional galley separate kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, coloured appliances, with island and grey floor.

Traditional Pantry

CLOSET FURNISHINGS & CABINETRY

Traditional white pantry. Ten feet tall with walnut butcher block counter top, Shaker drawer fronts, polished chrome hardware, baskets with canvas liners, pullouts for canned goods and cooking sheet slots.

Cottage Style House

Schultz Miller

Photo: Aaron Leitz
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, no island and marble splashback.

Rancho Santa Margarita

Amazing Cabinetry & Bath

Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Clean Traditional Kitchen

User

Located in the historic neighborhood of Laurelhurst in Portland, Oregon, this kitchen blends the necessary touches of traditional style with contemporary convenience. While the cabinets may look standard in their functionality, you will see in other photos from this project that there are hidden storage treasures which make life more efficient for this family and their young children. Photo Credit: Jeff Freeman Photography (See his full gallery on Houzz.com)

Dream Kitchen

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Photo of a large traditional galley kitchen in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, limestone benchtops, porcelain splashback, an undermount sink and beige benchtop.

Aberfeldie Project

Destination Living

This is an example of a large traditional galley separate kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and dark hardwood floors.

City: Hollingsworth Park

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

Large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, glass tile splashback, marble benchtops and an undermount sink.

Mercer Island Kitchen w/ Banquette

Nip Tuck Remodeling

Photos by: John Willbanks
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, subway tile splashback, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, no island and an undermount sink.

Traditional Kitchen Design (Recent Projects)

Degabriele Kitchens

Timeless design, ornate detail, solid timber, hand painted kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and a farmhouse sink.

Ultimate Farmhouse Kitchen

Mike Smith / Artistic Kitchens

My favorite farmhouse kitchen.. :)
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

White Kitchen Cabinets | Shaker Door Style | CliqStudios

CliqStudios

Shaker kitchen cabinets, the Rockford door style, were used in this kitchen. To create a fun, yet classy look, the homeowners opted for the Harbor painted base cabinets.

Muirfield Interior Renovation 22024

J.S. Brown & Co.

With a wall full of windows and gorgeous barrel vaulted ceilings, this space needed grand finishes to live up to the architecture. J.S. Brown & Co. remodeled this kitchen, hearth room, and butler's pantry to with understated elegance and warm details.

Two Cooks Kitchen

Jones Pierce Studios

The Two Cooks Kitchen was designed so both Margaret and Bob can be chefs at the same time with lots of room to move around, and lots of natural light filling the space.

Como Gardenside

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: JS Johnson & Associates Photography: Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, wood benchtops, terra-cotta floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Galley 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!