Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, metallic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

Custom Stainless hood

Vicente Burin Architects

A sinuous shape hood is the focal point for this cooking area. Stainless steel finishes in both polished and brushed are repeated in cabinets, hardware, Fittings, hood, backsplash and range. #stainlesssteel

Wynkoop – French Country Redesign of Contemporary Home

The Art of Building

This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, granite benchtops and metal splashback.

StarMark Cabinetry Kitchen in Augusta door style in Maple

StarMark Cabinetry

This kitchen was created with StarMark Cabinetry's Augusta door style in Maple finished in a cabinet color called Butterscotch with Nickel glaze.
Small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

moss tree, landfall

PBC Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Wilmington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Dreamy Creamy Kitchen

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Just add cream to create rich flavor. This rich, creamy paint creates a tranquil canvas for the beautiful architectural details to take center stage. The wood hood delivers a striking performance as the paint showcases each detail in the corbels and arched valance. Dura Supreme’s well rounded paint palette includes several “whites”, from a true white, to Antique White to much more. If plain cream isn’t right for you, embellish it with a glaze, or distressing, or our “Heritage Paint” detailing. The classic good looks of a painted finish never go out of style and are always a crowd-pleaser. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Palm Beach Gardens Kitchen & Bath

Planning and Building, Inc

Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Sweet Lemon Inn

Spark Interior Style

Cabinets painted by Divine Patina with custom chalk paint Photo by Todd White
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Internacional Interiors

Advanced Photography Specialists
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

Shaker Style Family Kitchen

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Cardiff with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel: Eclectic / Farmhouse Kitchen with Breakfast Nook

Penn Contractors Inc

Hub Wilson
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Ravenna at Miromar Lakes

Design West

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Miami with white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

Beckenham - Beautiful Villa

Sandy Eagle Design Ltd

Villa with Granite benchtop - Stainless steel - Linen finish benchtop to eitherside of oven and into pantry Coffee Station, Onbench corner pantry, HWA doors on main pantry by Hafele, Pressed metal splashback , Wrought Iron Feature

A Cook's Delight

Sandra Bird Designs, Inc.

Dennis Anderson
Photo of a traditional kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, green cabinets and metal splashback.

Stained Oak Kitchen, Queens Park NW6

Goldman and Rankin

A Victorian terraced house in Queens Park NW6 is the backdrop of this classic Oak bespoke fitted kitchen with a stained and lacquered exterior, the finish highlights the wonderful characteristics of the grain in the wood, whilst period elements, glass cabinets and handles offer a classical luxury feel.

Serene Point Loma Custom Home

Inplace Studio

Roland Bishop Photography We used Wood-Mode Cabinetry with a custom brushed “warm concrete” finish. The countertops are Sea Pearl quartzite and Haze CaeserStone. The floors are a French white oak custom tinted to just the right shade of gray.

Bel

JandB Kitchen Designs

WE ALWAYS USE "SUPER SUSANS" WHICH DON'T HAVE THE CENTER POLE.....GIVES FULL ACCESS.....THE TOP DISC ROTATES ON IT'S OWN SHELF.....IF SOMETHING FALLS OFF IT JUST LANDS ON THE SHELF INSTEAD OF GOING ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CABINET!

Traditional with a Twist

KI3 Design

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

Frenchman's Creek

Trilogy Construction Company

This is an example of a traditional galley open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback and with island.

Traditional Kitchen with Metal Splashback 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!