Well-planned storage organizes the large kitchen into work zones. This section of cabinetry, located right next to the range, features a toaster and microwave oven to serve as a handy breakfast pantry. Slide-out storage keeps everything within easy reach for the family's busy morning routine.

Charleston Charmer

Gaylord Design LLC

Photographer: Matt Bolt. Historic home in downtown Charleston with beautiful courtyard. Original kitchen was cramped and included the washer and dryer. Non-functional for cooking and traveling within the footprint. No place available for sitting and enjoying the beautiful courtyard. We created a comfortable window seat and a breakfast bar. For keys and books, a custom console was designed and built to accommodate a very narrow depth space.

Olney Kitchen by Kitchen Elements

User

Photos taken by J.W. Smith. This kitchen was designed to bridge the gap between contemporary and traditional styles since the architectural style of the house is traditional, but the owner's taste leans towards contemporary. The owner wanted the cabinets to be different from the often seen white painted cabinets, but also wanted the kitchen to appear light and breezy. The purpose of the glass tile work is to create a textural change from soft to chrisp and clean. The white dish pantry seen near the kitchen table was an existing piece. On either side, closed door drywall niches were built out to flank the dish pantry.

The Woodshop of Avon

Matt Schmitt Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, light hardwood floors and with island.

The Woodshop of Avon

Matt Schmitt Photography
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, light hardwood floors and with island.

Divine Kitchens LLC

Divine Design Center

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Spy Hill

Good Property Company

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Thornleigh Kitchen

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Crystal Cabinets

Katy Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Kensington

GM Homes Design & Construction

Large traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in London with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Energized Evolution - Eden Prairie Main Living Area

AMEK Custom Builders

Our clients are drawn to the outdoors, so wanted to include wood finishes along with modern white touches like the granite countertops and ceramic backsplash.. This Eden Prairie main level remodel transformed how this family uses their space. By taking down the wall between the kichen and dining room, carving out space for a walk-in pantry, and adding a large island with seating; this new space thrives with today's lifetyle. Custom cabinetry optimizes storage space and elevates the warm aesethics. With additional natural lighting from a new patio door and overhead lighting, it's a cheerful place to do meal prep and entertain. The homeowners wanted the flexibiity to have seating on both sides of the idland on one end, so a pedestal post was added to allow for leg room when extra chairs were added.

Cotswolds Manor House Kitchen

Papilio

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Gloucestershire with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Jeld-Wen Window Gallery

Relief Windows

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in New Orleans with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Hartley

Lewis Alderson & Co.

An extension provides the beautiful galley kitchen in this 4 bedroom house with feature glazed domed ceiling which floods the room with natural light. Full height cabinetry maximises storage whilst beautiful curved features enliven the design.

PanoSource

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Residential New Home Design

Dominion Interiors & Design LLC

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

Traditional from the Start

GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY

Keith Gegg / Gegg Media
Photo of a large traditional galley kitchen pantry in St Louis with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Armstrong

A & E Flooring

This is an example of a large traditional separate kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and with island.

Leawood Classic French Kitchen

Kitchens By Kleweno

Bob Greenspan Photography
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Kansas City with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Traditional Kitchen

LD's Unlimited Home Improvement

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink 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!