Bloomsbury Kitchens and Fine Cabinetry,
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Newport Beach View Home

WARREN SHEETS DESIGN, INC.

The kitchen with a decidedly New England-style motif, with cabinetry painted in 'turn of the century' standards, where a thin coat of plaster is applied to the wood and then sanded smooth prior to applying the final paint finish. An antique butcher-block table at the end of the island reinforces the vintage feel.

Winchester renovation

Michael Kim Associates

Large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Historic Providence, RI Kitchen Remodel

JKB Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

New England Style Kitchen Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

In the remodeled kitchen, the homeowners asked for an "unfitted" or somewhat eclectic and casual New England style. To improve the layout of the space, Neil Kelly Designer Robert Barham completely re-imagined the orientation, moving the refrigerator to a new wall and moving the range from the island to a wall. He also moved the doorway from the living room to a new location to improve the overall flow. Everything in this kitchen was replaced except for the newer appliances and the beautiful exposed wood beams in the ceiling. Highlights of the design include stunning hardwood flooring, a craftsman style island, the custom black range hood, and vintage brass cabinet pulls sourced by the homeowners.

Orchard Spring Kitchen

KH Designs

Renovation to 1850's Kitchen
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Daniel Island Custom Home- Golf Course

Barrow Building Group

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Evanston Kitchen Addition & Renovation

Leader Builders

The new kitchen is warm and welcoming with white inset shaker cabinets, a large island with mix and match seating, custom stained oak floors and an oak island countertop. The walls are painted white wood, a vertical ship-lap. Divided lite windows and crown molding help connect the new construction to the traditional, colonial style of the rest of the house. A large white vent hood makes the stove a focal point. Photography by Lauren Nemtsev

Abington, PA - Distressed Walnut Kitchen Island Counter

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Countertop Wood: Walnut with Sapwood Category: Kitchen Island Counter Construction Style: Flat Grain Countertop Thickness: 1-3/4" thick Size: 42" x 75" Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8" Roundover on top edges, bottom edges and vertical corners Wood Countertop Finish: Durata® Waterproof Permanent Finish in Satin sheen Wood Stain: Black Glaze (#04715) Designer: Cindy Succa, designer, at Mark IV Kitchen & Bath Gallery Job: 25381

Addition & Renovation to John Bartram Reproduction | Malvern, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Tangley

Three Doors LLC

Linda Brown Design & Ben Glass Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback and brown floor.

A Traditional Kitchen with a Casual, Beachy Vibe

Amazing Spaces

The island features creative storage for serving platters and cookie trays, as well as a deep drawer with dividers for cooking utensils. Photo: Peter Krupenye

Kitchen, Scullery, Pantry

Tim Moss

Emma Lewis
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, timber splashback, no island and grey floor.

Lonsdale Larder Cabinet

Culshaw Kitchen Makers

Introducing our new 'Lonsdale' larder cabinet. This impressive piece of furniture with folding pocket doors is handpainted in Mizzle by Farrow and Ball with waxed iron handles by Clayton Munroe. The central section is an ideal way of concealing toasters, kettles, coffee machines etc that would otherwise clutter the worktops. There is plenty of useful storage with internal drawers, a pull out larder and even a curved spice rack on the back of the handmade curved doors. This piece is currently on display in our studio at Cedar Farm in Mawdesley. Come down and see the quality if you are in the area or for more info go to www.culshaw.co Photo: Ian Hampson

Old Naples, Private Residence

Harwick Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Miami with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Custom kitchen at Fox Mill

Potomac Shores Cabinetry

Glenda Cherry Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall kitchen in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Winchester renovation

Michael Kim Associates

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Velvet kitchen

Wood Works Brighton

This beautiful hand painted railing kitchen was designed by wood works Brighton. The idea was for the kitchen to blend seamlessly into the grand room. The kitchen island is on castor wheels so it can be moved for dancing. This is a luxurious kitchen for a great family to enjoy.

Vintage Kitchen and Powder Room Design

Bellwether Design LLC

The range is an authentic Magic Chef from the late 1920's.
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

President's House Goes from Outdated to Fabulous

Beco Kitchens and Baths

The homeowners chose white painted maple cabinets from Elmwood. Although two commercial sized refrigerators had to be incorporated into the design for their large scale entertaining, the kitchen does not look institutional. Photo by Bill Cartledge

Traditional Kitchen with Timber 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!