The hub of the home includes the kitchen with midnight blue & white custom cabinets by Beck Allen Cabinetry, a quaint banquette & an artful La Cornue range that are all highlighted with brass hardware. The kitchen connects to the living space with a cascading see-through fireplace that is surfaced with an undulating textural tile.

Poncey Highlands Kitchen Renovation

Urban Purpose Design

Photo of a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and marble benchtops.

Traditional Home Magazine Atlanta Kitchen

Polycor

Designer Pam Sessions personal home features a unique blend of materials, finishes and colors including Pearl Grey marble sourced locally from Polycor's historic Georgia Marble quarry. Pic: Lauren Rubinstein

Blue English Country Kitchen in Connecticut

Nukitchens

This charming blue English country kitchen features a Shaw's farmhouse sink, brushed bronze hardware, and honed and brushed limestone countertops. Kyle Norton Photography

Period Kitchen Renovation in Historic Montrose Neighborhood, South Orange, NJ

Clawson Architects, LLC

Blue custom cabinetry designed to fashion a period Butler's Pantry serves as a Beverage and entertainment bar with concealed beverage refrigerator on the left and ice maker on the right. White marble counters with polished nickel bar faucet complete the look.

Greek Revival

Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc

Photography by Sam Gray
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Boston with wood benchtops and blue cabinets.

Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: Eclectic Kitchen Hutch

Buckminster Green LLC

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets and blue cabinets.

Rhapsody in Blue

Sycamore Kitchens & More

"We would LOVE a FUNCTIONAL Blue and White kitchen please!" stated the clients who longed for a kitchen that the whole family can cook in. Kristin, our Senior Designer was only too happy to oblige. Using an inset cabinetry selected by the client, Kristin worked her magic. She created an expansive Blue island complete with a prep sink so "no more waiting in line to use the sink!" In addition, the cooktop was relocated from the island to provide additional prep and entertaining space. Plus, an intimate seating area was created. Of course, a beautiful shade of blue was selected for the island. On the perimeter of the kitchen, the refrigeration was separated to provide easy, quick access to the abundance of fresh vegetables needed for each meal, and were paneled to be pleasing to the eye. A speed oven and a convection oven are perfect for the wonderful baked breads, cakes, cookies and casseroles created by this family. A wine area took the place of a desk creating a drink station while entertaining. A beautiful quartzite with rich blue veins was painstakingly selected to tie in the entire space and a textured subway tile completed the look. Rhapsody in Blue= Family Harmony!

Williamsburg Traditional Home Renovation

Neal's Design Remodel

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seminary Road

Emily Tucker Design, Inc

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen Cabinets

Mike’s Woodworking

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Laurelhurst Remodel

JDL Development Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cotswold House Renovation

DJB Photography

Damian James Bramley, DJB Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, with island and black floor.

The Crystal Palace Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a traditional kitchen in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Victorian Row House

Gast Architects

Photography: Margot Hartford
Traditional kitchen in San Francisco with blue cabinets.

Classic British Kitchen in Worthing, West Sussex

Alexander Kitchens

The Brief This Worthing client sought a stylish upgrade on their previous kitchen, swapping an old monochrome kitchen for something a little more colourful. As well as a new theme, it was also up to designer Phil to incorporate a traditional element to match the style of this property, incorporating useful storage options. This client was also looking for a full flooring improvement which would help to integrate a dining and seating area into this vast space. Design Elements To suit the space designer Phil has created a great layout which incorporates all the elements of this project brief, with the bulk of amenities centred around a range cooker. Extra storage is provided in tall units that run all the way towards the dining and living area of this property. The theme is comprised of Virginia shaker furniture from British supplier Mereway in colours sea mist and pebble grey. Traditional features have been included in this project in the form of a butler style sink and herringbone flooring from Karndean. The flooring has been fitted by our expert team, and runs throughout this whole space to create a luxurious feel. The chimney breast surrounding the range looks original, but has been built out by our installation team to add a further traditional element. Phil has added further storage either side of the range in the form of discrete cabinetry. Special Inclusions A key part of this design was creating a communal feel in the kitchen. To accomplish this, great care has been taken to incorporate the seating and dining area into the design making the vast room feel connected. To add to this element a peninsula island has been included with space for three to sit. Around the kitchen, solid quartz surfaces have been opted for, with Silestone’s lusso finish nicely complimenting the theme of the space. Project Highlight To integrate the required storage, designer Phil has used a number of clever solutions to provide organised and maximised storage space. An impressive pantry is built into tall units, with corner units and a pull out pantry also in the design. Feature end unit storage provides a nice place to store decorative cook books. The End Result The end result is a kitchen and dining space the ticks all boxes. A great design incorporates the traditional features, storage requirements and extra inclusions this client desired to create a wonderful kitchen space. If you have a similar home project, consult our expert designers to see how we can design your dream space. To arrange an appointment visit a showroom or book an appointment now.

Madison Kitchen by Direct Wholesale Kitchens

STORI

Countryside chic, this kitchen matches the surroundings of this home while using a bold shade to add depth to the space. The large island is perfect for cooking and entertaining, and it is a beautiful focal point in their open plan area.

Open Plan Living

Born Designers Ltd

Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Sussex with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

BLUE ISLAND KITCHEN

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

When designing this beautiful kitchen, we knew that our client’s favorite color was blue. Upon entering the home, it was easy to see that great care had been taken to incorporate the color blue throughout. So, when our Designer Sherry knew that our client wanted an island, she jumped at the opportunity to add a pop of color to their kitchen. Having a kitchen island can be a great opportunity to showcase an accent color that you love or serve as a way to showcase your style and personality. Our client chose a bold saturated blue which draws the eye into the kitchen. Shadow Storm Marble countertops, 3x6 Bianco Polished Marble backsplash and Waypoint Painted Linen floor to ceiling cabinets brighten up the space and add contrast. Arabescato Carrara Herringbone Marble was used to add a design element above the range. The major renovations performed on this kitchen included: A peninsula work top and a small island in the middle of the room for the range was removed. A set of double ovens were also removed in order for the range to be moved against the wall to allow the middle of the kitchen to open up for the installment of the large island. Placing the island parallel to the sink, opened up the kitchen to the family room and made it more inviting.

Traditional Kitchen with Blue Cabinets 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!