Galley Kitchen with white custom cabinets and highly patterned encaustic tile back splash. Joanne Tall
Design ideas for a small traditional galley kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Traditional Kitchen with Extras - Norwell, MA

Transitions Kitchens and Baths

This traditional kitchen design is packed with features that will make it the center of this home. The white perimeter kitchen cabinets include glass front upper cabinets with in cabinet lighting. A matching mantel style hood frames the large Wolf oven and range. This is contrasted by the gray island cabinetry topped with a wood countertop. The walk in pantry includes matching cabinetry with plenty of storage space and a custom pantry door. A built in Wolf coffee station, undercounter wine refrigerator, and convection oven make this the perfect space to cook, socialize, or relax with family and friends. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Open plan kitchen living

Ogli

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, pink splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and recessed.

Brentwood

Jackson Paige Interiors, Inc.

Laura Hull
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen in Historical Maplewood, NJ Home

Clawson Architects, LLC

The original historical home had very low ceilings and limited views and access to the deck and pool. By relocating the laundry to a new mud room (see other images in this project) we were able to open the views and space to the back yard. By lowering the floor into the basement creating a small step down from the front dining room, we were able to gain more head height. Additionally, adding a coffered ceiling, we disguised the structure while offering slightly more height in between the structure members. While this job was an exercise in structural gymnastics, the results are a clean, open and functional space for today living while honoring the historic nature and proportions of the home. Kubilus Photo

Lincoln Park Complete Home Face-Lift

Leader Builders

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Palo Alto

Melissa Nierman Designs

Photo of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Shaker Pale Cream

The Rigid Kitchen Company

Range: Shaker Colour: Pale Cream Worktops: Natural Oak Block
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Coachelle Blue Kitchen

ARTO

The blue island and backsplash tile colors go together so perectly.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets, marble benchtops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood floors and blue splashback.

NYC Small Apartment

Kamen Tall Architects, PC

Galley Kitchen in Small NYC railroad Apartment. Joanne Tall
Small traditional galley kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Cuisine verrière

DUNE décoration

Cuisine traditionnelle créée sur mesure. Tons blanc cassé et plan de travail en bois foncé. Crédence en carreaux de ciments dans les tons beige. Création sur mesure d'une verrière originale sous forme de deux L : pour séparer sans fermer.

Métamorphose d'un appartement Paris 9eme

Maison claire clerc

Tout commence par une grande cuisine blanche un peu oubliée dans un 2 pièces parisien. Une envie de papier-peint, de changement de couleur pousse ma cliente à me contacter.Ma proposition de relooking lui permet de donner du caractère à sa cuisine.

1970s kitchen becomes great room

Keilty Remodeling LLC

Raising the sunken living room floor, reconfiguring kitchen space and installing hardwood throughout, really opened up this 1970s home.
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Chevy Chase, Maryland - Traditional - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Chevy Chase, Maryland Traditional Kitchen #JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Montview Boulevard - Traditional White Kitchen

BKC Kitchen and Bath

The kitchen in this 1929 South Park Hill home is transformed into a sunny, refreshing retreat - a perfect place for cooking and spending time with family. Crystal Cabinets - Grandview beaded inset door style in Frosty White with a Van Dyke Brown highlight. Design by Jennifer Rogers, BKC Kitchen and Bath, in partnership with Weaver Custom Contracting, Inc.

2021 Palm Springs Kitchen Collection

Welcome Renovation

Palm Springs - Bold Funkiness. This collection was designed for our love of bold patterns and playful colors.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST NOOK / MUDROOM

Design.Create

Kitchen Renovation and Addition of Breakfast Nook and Mudroom. Published in This Old House Magazine Sept 2014 issue: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20842687,00.html

Traditional Kitchen with Cement Tile 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!