Mike Kaskel photography
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with glass-front cabinets, yellow cabinets, metallic splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

StarMark Cabinetry at Modern Builders Supply - Yellow Vintage

StarMark Cabinetry

StarMark Cabinetry's Fairhaven inset door style in Maple finished in White for the upper cabinets. The lower cabinets were created with the Fairhaven inset door style in Maple finished in a custom cabinet color called Cream Yellow, to match a paint swatch from Behr.

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.

#1616 White Birch Cabinets: Driftwood Grey Stain & White Painted Island

EHL Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, marble benchtops and grey cabinets.

Traditional Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

This is an example of an expansive traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cunnnington Kitchen

Rob Crawshaw Photo

Rob Crawshaw
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and a farmhouse sink.

Luminescent Luxury with Leathered Taj Mahal and Swarovski Crystal Hardware

Lauren Levant Interior

This is a traditional kitchen, yet the materials make it extraordinary: mosaics of natural seashell in a herringbone motif have been applied into the inside of the rich walnut cabinetry, creating a luminescent texture to the upper level areas. Beyond the rich walnut, the oven section and the custom hood accents are finished in a soft metallic gold lacquer. For the work tops, leathered quartzite creates a light but rich surface that begs to be touched. Metallic bronze glazed subway tile, grouted with glittering silica creates a dramatic backsplash that challenges the definition of traditional design. On the cabinetry, custom bronze hardware by Edgar Berebi is inset with hundreds of Swarovski crystals, producing an opulent layer of detail that feels like jewelry. Shimmering cut glass and crystal chandeliers finish off the luxe look in a way that feels glamorous and timeless. Dave Bryce Photography

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

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.

Queen Anne remodel kitchen

Goforth Gill Architects

Kitchen remodel in early 1900s home, includes granite countertops and backsplash, oak flooring, painted custom cabinetry. Photo credit - Digital Home Show

Cuisine sur mesure

LES MEUBLES DE METIERS

Antoine Tasselli
Traditional kitchen in Marseille with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, metallic splashback, black appliances, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Lobster Cove

Carpenter & MacNeille

Michael J. Lee Photography
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, metallic splashback and beige floor.

Statement Split-level Island Kitchen

Bravo Designs

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Classic Contemporary Orangery Kitchen | Ashurst House

Humphrey Munson

The key design goal of the homeowners was to install “an extremely well-made kitchen with quality appliances that would stand the test of time”. The kitchen design had to be timeless with all aspects using the best quality materials and appliances. The new kitchen is an extension to the farmhouse and the dining area is set in a beautiful timber-framed orangery by Westbury Garden Rooms, featuring a bespoke refectory table that we constructed on site due to its size. The project involved a major extension and remodelling project that resulted in a very large space that the homeowners were keen to utilise and include amongst other things, a walk in larder, a scullery, and a large island unit to act as the hub of the kitchen. The design of the orangery allows light to flood in along one length of the kitchen so we wanted to ensure that light source was utilised to maximum effect. Installing the distressed mirror splashback situated behind the range cooker allows the light to reflect back over the island unit, as do the hammered nickel pendant lamps. The sheer scale of this project, together with the exceptionally high specification of the design make this kitchen genuinely thrilling. Every element, from the polished nickel handles, to the integration of the Wolf steamer cooktop, has been precisely considered. This meticulous attention to detail ensured the kitchen design is absolutely true to the homeowners’ original design brief and utilises all the innovative expertise our years of experience have provided.

Simply Beautiful - Glen Ellyn, IL

PB Kitchen Design

This kitchen was part of a significant remodel to the entire home. Our client, having remodeled several kitchens previously, had a high standard for this project. The result is stunning. Using earthy, yet industrial and refined details simultaneously, the combination of design elements in this kitchen is fashion forward and fresh. Project specs: Viking 36” Range, Sub Zero 48” Pro style refrigerator, custom marble apron front sink, cabinets by Premier Custom-Built in a tone on tone milk paint finish, hammered steel brackets.

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing with new Countertop

Kitchen Solvers of Kansas City

This was a kitchen remodeling project where the kitchen cabinets were refaced. It was done with a Walzcraft Shaker recessed center panel and the stain was done in Nutmeg Satin finish. The countertop is a Black pearl granite top.

Traditionl Hand Painted Framed Kitchen

Tulip

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Stanley Road

Wentwood Kitchens

Framed shaker kitchen designed, manufactured and installed by Wentwood, Antique brass hardware. stiff key blue contrasted with french grey spray painted finish. sold tulipwood doors and frames.

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.

Kitchen

Landis Architects | Builders

Traditional u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and metallic splashback.

Traditional Kitchen with Metallic 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!