Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Ortega French

Morales Construction Co., Inc.

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.

San Francisco Victorian

AND Interior Design Studio

AND Interior Design Studio/ Peter Lyons Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Plaza Small Kitchen Savvy

Kitchens By Kleweno

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Meander Road

Meriwether Inc

Photography by Corey Gaffer
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

New England Home Kitchen

AKDO

Photos by Paul Johnson; Kitchen Design by Veronica Campell, Deane; Interior Design by Karen Perry Designs; Architect by Robert A. Cardello Architects; Builder by Liesegang Building and Remodeling

Rossmoor Remodel

Amanda Armstrong Sava

Kyle Hixon, Precision Cabinets & Trim
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

West Kingston Circle

Advance Homes, Inc.

Andrew Seitz
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Cedar Rapids with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Brooklyn Home

Home & Stone

Photographed by Donald Grant
Photo of a large traditional kitchen in New York with panelled appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, grey splashback and white floor.

Chevy Chase Village

Hamilton Snowber Architects

David Reeve Architectural Photography; The Village of Chevy Chase is an eclectic mix of early-20th century homes, set within a heavily-treed romantic landscape. The Zantzinger Residence reflects the spirit of the period: it is a center-hall dwelling, but not quite symmetrical, and is covered with large-scale siding and heavy roof overhangs. The delicately-columned front porch sports a Chippendale railing. The family needed to update the home to meet its needs: new gathering spaces, an enlarged kitchen, and a Master Bedroom suite. The solution includes a two story addition to one side, balancing an existing addition on the other. To the rear, a new one story addition with one continuous roof shelters an outdoor porch and the kitchen. The kitchen itself is wrapped in glass on three sides, and is centered upon a counter-height table, used for both food preparation and eating. For daily living and entertaining, it has become an important center to the house.

Classical Kitchen

Pickell Architecture

Photo Credit - Katrina Mojzesz topkatphoto.com Interior Design - Katja van der Loo Papyrus Home Design papyrushomedesign.com Homeowner & Design Director - Sue Walter, subeeskitchen.com

Repurposing salvaged sink

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

This salvaged kitchen sink was found awhile ago by the client who new she wanted to use it if ever she renovated. Integrated beautifully into the Danby marble countertop and backsplash with new fixtures it is a real joy to clean up. This kitchen was formerly a dark paneled, cluttered, divided space with little natural light. By eliminating partitions and creating an open floorplan, as well as adding modern windows with traditional detailing, providing lovingly detailed built-ins for the clients extensive collection of beautiful dishes, and lightening up the color palette we were able to create a rather miraculous transformation. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

Two Isle

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

This kitchen originally had a long island that the owners needed to walk around to access the butler’s pantry, which was a major reason for the renovation. The island was separated in order to have a better traffic flow – with one island for cooking with a prep sink and the second offering seating and storage. 2″ thick mitered honed Stuario Gold marble countertops are accented by soft satin brass hardware, while the backsplash is a unique jet-cut white marble in an arabesque pattern. The perimeter inset cabinetry is painted a soft white. while the islands are a warm grey. The window wall features a 5-foot-long stone farm sink with two faucets, while a 60″ range and two full 30″ ovens are located on the opposite wall. A custom hood with elegant, gentle sloping lines is embellished with a hammered antique brass collar and antique pewter rivets.

New Traditional

Jefferson Street Designs

Large traditional kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white benchtop.

Myrtle House

Regarding Design

Pantry
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Elegant Kitchen With a Bold Hutch

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Classic elegance with a fresh face characterizes this stunner, adorned in Benjamin Moore’s pale green “Vale Mist”. For a serene, cohesive look, the beadboard and casings are painted to match. Counters and backsplashes are subtly-veined Himalayan Marble. Flat panel inset cabinetry was enhanced with a delicate ogee profile and graceful bracket feet. Oak floors were artfully stenciled to form a diamond pattern with intersecting dots. Brushed brass fixtures and hardware lend old-world appeal with a stylish flourish. Balancing the formality are casual rattan bistro stools and dining chairs. A metal-rimmed glass tabletop allows full view of the curvaceous walnut pedestal. Tucked into the narrow end of the kitchen is a cozy desk. Its walnut top warms the space, while mullion glass doors contribute openness. Preventing claustrophobia is a frosted wheel-style oculus window to boost light and depth. A bold statement is made for the small hutch, where a neutral animal print wallpaper is paired with Benjamin Moore’s ruby-red semi-gloss “My Valentine” paint on cabinetry and trim. Glass doors display serving pieces. Juxtaposed against the saturated hue is the pop of a white marble counter and contemporary acrylic handles. What could have been a drab niche is now a jewel box! This project was designed in collaboration with Ashley Sharpe of Sharpe Development and Design. Photography by Lesley Unruh. Bilotta Designer: David Arnoff Post Written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz

Nantucket Residence

Bloomsbury Designs

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, no island and brown floor.

Presidio Heights Wow! Kitchen

Integrated Resources Group

Tiffany also added a second top row of cabinets to increase storage space while adhering to HOA footprint restrictions. And since function and accessibility for all family members was important, a small utility cabinet with ladder was added for easy access to the higher areas. The ceiling’s ball pendant with yoke hanger construction offers dramatic and decorative elements that play off luxurious Breccia Capraia marble that extends up the backsplash and around the window.

Center Hall Colonial

Jay Reinert Architect, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, with island and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen with Marble Benchtops 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!