Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

French Inspired Classical Kitchen

Riddle Construction & Design

This beautiful kitchen evokes a Joie de vivre with its vaulted ceilings, rustic beam and soothing blend of materials. The LaCanche range and custom VentAHood are paired with painted cabinetry, quartz countertops and herringbone marble tile. Waterstone faucets and Hudson Valley pendants add the perfect accent touch. The adjacent dining room features a decorative built in hutch for serving and additional storage. A side alcove includes handy desks with a cozy center window seat.

Old World Charm Kitchen

Nested. Design + Build

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Boxford MA Kitchen

Heartwood Kitchens

Boxford, MA kitchen renovation designed by north of Boston kitchen design showroom Heartwood Kitchens. This kitchen includes white painted cabinetry with a glaze and dark wood island. Heartwood included a large, deep boxed out window on the window wall to brighten up the kitchen. This kitchen includes a large island with seating for 4, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large pantry cabinets and glass front china cabinet. Island/Tabletop items provided by Savoir Faire Home Andover, MA Oriental rugs from First Rugs in Acton, MA Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

European Elegance in Pablo Creek

The Cabinet Shoppe

The Cabinet Shoppe Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA This kitchen project was completed in Jacksonville's Pablo Creek Reserve. The Cabinet Shoppe provided and installed the Habersham Cabinetry and furniture. The Cabinetry features two colors - Antique White and Continental Blue with White Highlights, which are also featured in our showroom display for Habersham. Photographed by: Jessie Preza

Lower Shore with Jethany Lee, CKD

Granite & Quartz Countertops

Jethany Lee, CKD & James Yochum Photography
Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Major Kitchen Renovation in Colonial, Larchmont NY

Classic Construction Group

This Thermador range was an excellent choice for the family who loves to cook carrying the sleek backsplash design throughout the entire kitchen lends a finished look.

Gifford Custom Kitchen

That Design Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Painted Warm Grey Kitchen in Winnetka

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

The cabinetry in this large kitchen with island has a painted glazed warm grey finish. The main counter top is quartzite, Walnut butcher block accent pieces were used on the island's raised area and the side with the prep sink. A custom stainless steel hood and one of a kind mullion glass doors lend personality.

Black Mountain Rustic Modern Farmhouse

ACM Design

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen pantry in Other with open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Mill Valley Traditional Kitchen

Amanda Armstrong Sava

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Philadelphia, PA

Stone Creek Custom Kitchens & Design

Custom kitchen in Philadelphia. Design & photography by Steve Simpson
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Waterfront Kitchen

Wiedemann Architects LLC

This home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland began as a modest 1927 home with a central hall plan. Renovations included reversing the kitchen and dining room layout , adding a large central island and hood to anchor the center of the kitchen. The island has a walnut counter encircling the working island and accommodates additional seating. The main sink looks out to the north with beautiful water views. The southwest bay window affords a seating area with built-in bookshelves adjoining the breakfast room while the one in the kitchen provides for the secondary sink and clean-up area. By capturing the additional depth in the bay window, a large TV is concealed below the countertop and can emerge with a press of a button or retract out of sight to enjoy views of the water. A separate butler's pantry and wine bar were designed adjoining the breakfast room. The original fireplace was retained and became the center of the large Breakfast Room. Wood paneling lines the Breakfast Room which helps to integrate the new kitchen and the adjoining spaces into a coherent whole, all accessible from the informal entry. This was a highly collaborative project with Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath LTD of Chevy Chase, MD. Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC

Warming Drawer

Cabinet Innovations

Wet Bar featuring a warming drawer with wood fronts. All inset cabinets by Wood-Mode 42. Featuring the Alexandria Recessed door style on Vintage Putty finish.

Glazed & Stained Traditional Kitchen

INTERIORS BY ABRAHAM

Dated Oak Cabinets Painted & Glazed in an Off White with Mocha Glaze. Custom Island Built & Faux Stained in Dark Walnut. New Backsplash & Granite Countertops with Recessed Can Lighting & Chandelier. New Hardwoods in Provincial. Makes this Kitchen from Bland to GRAND. Beauti-Faux Finishes & Design Photo Credit.

White Kitchen Cabinets with Calacatta Oro Marble Island

Jeff King & Company

Architect: Stephen Verner and Aleck Wilson Architects / Designer: Caitlin Jones Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and marble splashback.

Wolf Willow-Cream on Cream Luxury

Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.

Looking over the grand piano into the kitchen area, this ogrgeous cream on cream kitchen is a show stopper, to the left is the butler pantry, then into the walk-in pantry.

Hamilton Proper, Fishers, IN #2

Madison County Cabinets, Inc.

Silver Images Nice custom home in Hamilton Proper, Fishers, IN
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Kitchen Island with Carrara Mable Countertop

Midland Cabinet Company

Another view of the classically styled white kitchen, part of a complete home restoration project, here highlighting the walnut island with Carrara marble countertop and the coffer ceiling beams with panelized bottoms. Photo by Rusty Reniers

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!