Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Traditional + Relaxing Seacoast Retreat

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Walnut cabinetry continues in the Butler’s pantry and is topped with Barroca soapstone countertops. The Butler’s Pantry is given light, and a very personal feel, from a stained glass window at the end of the space. This window is not only visually lovely, it has family history for the Williams, it was made by Charlene’s father. Designed and built by Jewett Farms + Co.

Мечта аристократа

VVDesign

фотограф Сергей Ананьев
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Moscow with black splashback, no island, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and ceramic floors.

Williamsburg Residence

Emerald Hill Interiors

Jamie Sentz
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Classic Traditional Kitchen & Bath Reno

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Verona door style with Benjamin Moore Abalone enamel.
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Maple Valley Custom Home

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Custom Designed Home by Concept Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black splashback and subway tile splashback.

Biedermeier Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This kitchen was commissioned by a very well-known interior designer, based in central London, for her own home. She was very keen to have a kitchen inspired by Biedermeier furniture. Biedermeier was an influential style of furniture design from Germany in the early 1800s, based on utilitarian principles. It came to describe a simpler interpretation of the French Empire style of Napoleon I: with clean lines and a simple, elegant look. With this brief, a bespoke kitchen was made from maple with birds eye maple panelling and ebonised black detailing. Black granite work surfaces and black appliances all combine to create an extremely elegant kitchen with a neoclassical and sophisticated look. The design and placing of the cabinets and sink, the central island and the kitchen table all mean that this is a hugely practical kitchen, able to cater for and accommodate a large number of guests. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood

Aménagement cuisine noir et bois Lyon 8

Les cuisines d'Arno

This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Lyon with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, black appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Moffat House

2SL Design Build Collaborative

Design ideas for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The Woodshop of Avon

2011 NKBA MN | 2nd Place Large Kitchen Carol Sadowsky, CKD Matt Schmitt Photography
Large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Greenfield Hill Colonial

Segerson Builders

This traditional kitchen features a combination of soapstone and marble counter tops, a la canche range with a soapstone backsplash and a butcher block top. The kitchen includes a built-in subzero fridge, cabinetry and brass cabinet hardware and decorative lighting fixtures.

Ashburn Project

FineLine Kitchens, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Butler's Pantry

A & K Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a small traditional galley kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Historic 1751 Residence in Essex County, VA

W. Douglas Gilpin, Jr. FAIA - Architect, PLC

Philip Beaurline
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Old River Rd House

Paul Johnson Carpentry & Remodeling

Beautiful new construction home on the River. Reclaimed maple gym floors; built with reclaimed lumber from original home and FSC lumber and plywood; 5000 gallon rainwater harvesting cistern under kitchen; trim, mantel, and bench all milled from original home's framing lumber; custom built-ins and cabinetry throughout the house; copper gutters; fantastic outdoor fireplace built into the natural boulders; FSC maple countertops built on site Photos - www.ninaleejohnson.com

4573 AF

Weaver Custom Homes

Traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with white cabinets, black splashback, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop, coffered and a farmhouse sink.

Jordan Drive

Taggart Construction

Photo by: Randy Ashley
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Portland Maine with light wood cabinets and black splashback.

Haus auf Sylt Kernsanierung und Einrichtung

amendis interior design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Handmade Bespoke Painted Kitchen with Reclaimed Scaffold Board Worktops

Dove Furniture & Kitchens York

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, laminate floors and no island.

Black Quartz Countertop with Black Subway Tile Backsplash ~ Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

We updated the existing cabinets with new Cambria 3cm Blackwood Quartz countertops with T edge and a new Blanco top mount double bowl Diamond Anthtracite sink. The backsplash tile installed is 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 Black gloss subway tiles with 5/8 x 5/8 Bliss Linear accent (3 rows).

Traditional Kitchen with Black 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!