Ocean inspiration is evident in the Seaside Retreats kitchen. The custom cabinets are painted a stormy blue and the back splash is a node to the ocean waves.

Custom Kitchen & Cabinets

Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors

Design ideas for a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Charlie Kingham | Guildford

A wonderful Charlie Kingham bespoke kitchen design. Traditional hardwood shaker style kitchen. A Farrow & ball No.4 'Old White' hand painted finish, an island with breakfast bar (F&B No. 25 Pigeon), Integrated larder, Fridge Freezer and wine cooler, Falcon range cooker and large shaker sink.

Alexandria Small Charming Kitchen

Brian J. McGarry Interiors

The final result had a charming cottage quality to it. We added a washer and dryer to the small kitchen and made it all work by installing an 18" wide dishwasher; the saved 6" in width went into the three drawer base in the left of the photo. The small condo had no need for a full sized dishwasher. The light colored quartz counter top was just the right finish to work with the linoleum and the green tile. Photos by Brian J. McGarry

Georgian Restoration

EJ Interior Design, Inc.

This 1920's Georgian-style home in Hillsborough was stripped down to the frame and remodeled. It features beautiful cabinetry and millwork throughout. A marriage of antiques, art and custom furniture pieces were selected to create a harmonious home. Mahogany wood countertops, custom glazed flush inset cabinets. Painted beadboard backsplash. Bell jar lantern light fixture. Waterworks plumbing.

Gaya Quartzite

Marble of the World

Kitchen featuring Gaya Quartzite counter top. Gaya Quartzite is a vision of soft green colors. Its lush hues accented with veins of white make for a striking and memorable impact. Sure to make any project truly unique, this exotic stone is perfect for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities.

Oak Brook Kitchen Remodel

LaMantia Design and Remodeling

These homeowners came to us to update their kitchen, yet stay within the existing footprint. Their goal was to make the space feel more open, while also gaining better pantry storage and more continuous counter top space for preparing meals and entertaining. We started towards achieving their goals by removing soffits around the entire room and over the island, which allowed for more storage and taller crown molding. Then we increased the open feeling of the room by removing the peninsula wall cabinets which had been a visual obstruction between the main kitchen and the dining area. This also allowed for a more functional stretch of counter on the peninsula for preparation or serving, which is complimented by another working counter that was created by cornering their double oven on the opposite side of the room. At the same time, we shortened the peninsula by a few inches to allow for better traffic flow to the dining area because it is a main route for traffic. Lastly, we made a more functional and aesthetically pleasing pantry wall by tailoring the cabinetry to their needs and creating relief with open shelves for them to display their art. The addition of larger moldings, carved onlays and turned legs throughout the kitchen helps to create a more formal setting for entertaining. The materials that were used in the kitchen; stone floor tile, maple cabinets, granite counter tops and porcelain backsplash tile are beautiful, yet durable enough to withstand daily wear and heavy use during gatherings. The lighting was updated to meet current technology and enhance the task and decorative lighting in the space. The can lights through the kitchen and desk area are LED cans to increase energy savings and minimize the need for light bulb changes over time. We also installed LED strip lighting below the wall cabinets to be used as task lighting and inside of glass cabinets to accent the decorative elements.

Arts Crafts Kitchen

MN Builders

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback and white appliances.

English Cottage kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The East Sussex Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Historic Providence, RI Kitchen Remodel

JKB Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

A Baker's Delight

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Baker's Delight; this magnificent chefs kitchen has everything that you could dream about for your kitchen including a cooling rack for baking. The two large island with the cage chandeliers are the centerpiece to this kitchen which lead you into the cooking zone. The kitchen features a new sink and a prep sink both are located in front of their own window. We feature Subzero - Wolf appliances including a 36" 6 burner full range with oven, speed oven and steam oven for all your cooking needs. The islands are eucalyptus green one is set up for all her baking supplies including the cooling rack and the island offers a place to sit with your family. The flooring featured in this home are a rich luxury vinyl that has the appearance of hardwood floors but the cost savings is substantial over hardwood.

1940s Georgian, Kitchen

Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton - DGP - Architects

Photo of a traditional galley kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, green benchtop and coffered.

WHITE OAK SELECT & BETTER RIFT & QUARTERED

Graf Custom Hardwood

Traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Huntington with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Fresh Look for a Family Home

Krista Hermanson Design

This family, who has lived all over the world, wanted a fresh cozy living space, inspired by Scandinavian style, in which to entertain and make their Canadian memories.

Timeless Kitchen in Melville

Artistic Cabinetry

HM Photography Featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

CustomWorks Contracting, LLC

Roberto Farren Photography
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Boston with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and green splashback.

Vamo

Affinity Kitchen & Bath LLC

Alex McGregor, Montreal Canada
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Lone Oak Addition

Anchor Builders

Built with care by Anchor Builders. Photos by Seth Benn Photography.
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Beadboard and Open Shelving Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

Built in 1917 this home had a large, but dated kitchen. The homeowners wanted to maintain an open feeling and like the look of open shelving. Photo Courtesy KBDC

Traditional Kitchen with Green 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!