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

Claremont Kitchen

Clawson Cabinets

Small Detail — Big Difference…The existing home is a traditional tutor cottage style. The original dark stained wood trim is stunning and in excellent shape. The foyer tended to be dark and a solid wood door leading to the Powder room at the end of the hall gave no indication that there was a connection to the rear yard. By reducing the oversized sized powder room replacing the window at the end of the hall with a door onto the deck, light now flows from the front of the home to the back. The existing door to the deck was in the kitchen where the new sub zero refrigerator stands.

Montacute Down

The Vawdrey House

Photography by Siobhan Doran http://www.siobhandoran.com

Kitchen Remodeling and Design / Corner cabinets / Hudson, Ohio

White Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Sogno di montagna

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Clintonville Kitchen, half bath, and porch

J.S. Brown & Co.

A tiny kitchen and large unused dining room were combined to create a welcoming, eat in kitchen with the addition of a powder room, and space left for the doggies.

Kitchens

Teague Hunziker Photography

©Teague Hunziker
Large traditional kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble benchtops and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Simply Kitchens and Baths

Custom kitchen islands
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, cement tile splashback, with island, dark wood cabinets, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback and black appliances.

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.

Griffith Joinery Renovation

`Infinity Kitchens & Joinery Pty Ltd

Kitchen, Photos by Light Studies
Expansive traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Dunnington St. Renovation

Adaptive Building Solutions

MichaelChristiePhotography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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

UTC Kitchen

Integrity Home Improvements, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Cuisine dans un chalet

DécHoré

APRES
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen with red cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, grey benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Estate Transformation

AOME Architects

The views from this kitchen required clever uses of space to make room for expansive windows. The resulting bright and cheery space has an abundance of workspace and storage with professional style appliances that make it functional too.

Whitefish Bay Tudor Kitchen

Angela Westmore, LLC.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, with island, grey floor, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Pond Road, Wellesley MA - Addition & Renovation

Pauli & Uribe Architects

Richard Mandelkorn
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and brown floor.

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.

Brentwood

Jackson Paige Interiors, Inc.

Laura Hull
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Chestnut Street

Studio Dearborn

Grey stained cabinetry compliments the white perimeter cabinetry and carerra countertops. Cement backsplash by Original Mission tile in "Nantes" in soft grey and white add flair to the muted palette. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn. Refrigerator by LIebherr. Cooktop by Wolf. Bosch dishwasher. Farmhouse sink by Blanco. Cabinetry pulls by Jeffrey Alexander Belcastle collection. Photo credit: Neil Landino

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!