We took the original shelving unit that was in the laundry/bath area off the kitchen, removed the doors, painted it and hung it in the kitchen. We copied the bracket design from this piece to make matching brackets for the open shelves and island and seating counter.

Gothic Kitchen Remodel in Hyde Park

Neal's Design Remodel

Beautiful expansive kitchen remodel with custom cast stone range hood, porcelain floors, peninsula island, gothic style pendant lights, bar area, and cozy seating room at the far end. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

Black and White San Francisco Kitchen- Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and marble floors.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Portland with grey cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Mount Forest Remodel

Rueby Homes

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Monticello Replica

Vartanian Custom Cabinets

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Pond Cove

Kitchen Cove Design Studio

Photography - James R. Salomon / Cabinetry Manufacturer - Candlelight Cabinetry
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional White Kitchen in NY

Kuche+Cucina

1st Place, National Design Award Winning Kitchen. Remodeling in Warwick, NY. From a dark, un-inspiring kitchen (see before photos), to a bright, white, custom kitchen. Dark wood floors, white carrera marble counters, solid wood island-table and much more. Photos - Ken Lauben

Contemporary White Kitchen

BGI Design

An airy and light feeling inhabits this kitchen from the white walls to the white cabinets to the bamboo countertop and to the contemporary glass pendant lighting. Glass subway tile serves as the backsplash with an accent of organic leaf shaped glass tile over the cooktop. The island is a two part system that has one stationary piece closes to the window shown here and a movable piece running parallel to the dining room on the left. The movable piece may be moved around for different uses or a breakfast table can take its place instead. LED lighting is placed under the cabinets at the toe kick for a night light effect. White leather counter stools are housed under the island for convenient seating. Michael Hunter Photography

Wedding/Engagement Ideas

Richmond Vinyl Graphics

Richmond Vinyl Graphics
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Richmond.

Elegant Classic Kitchen Design

JACK ROSEN CUSTOM KITCHENS

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Organization

Neat Method San Diego

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in San Diego with white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and shaker cabinets.

Likens Job,

Southern Kitchens, Ltd. Co

Aspect Cabinetry. Maple Painted Tundra with Oxford Door Style. Sculpted Drawer Fronts with Full Extension and Soft Close Guides. Tops are LG Viatera Everest.

Mountain Retreat

Wright-Ryan Homes

Bernard Meyers
Photo of a traditional open plan kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Parkway III

Studio Dearborn

c 2013 Dearborn Cabinetry LLC
This is an example of a traditional kitchen in New York.

Matthew Kitchen, East Hampton, NY

Smith River Kitchen & Bath, Inc

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink.

Nook without the plastic on the window

Jm_seattle

Breakfast nook, 44" deep, 70" wide. Table is 29.5" wide. Snug but just fine. Big serving dishes stay on the island. breakfast nook, fir top, built-in drawers

Boyd Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Kitchen remodel - photo credit: Sacha Griffin
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Brownhouse Design

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Los Altos, CA.
Traditional kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, white splashback, wood benchtops, a single-bowl sink and beaded inset cabinets.

Donnelley

User

Traditional kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, white splashback and grey cabinets.

Traditional Grey 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!