Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

St. Matthews

JH Designs, LLC.

Photos by J.L. Jordan Photography
Small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Boxford MA Kitchen

Heartwood Kitchens

Boxford, MA kitchen renovation designed by north of Boston kitchen design showroom Heartwood Kitchens. This kitchen includes white painted cabinetry with a glaze and dark wood island. Heartwood included a large, deep boxed out window on the window wall to brighten up the kitchen. This kitchen includes a large island with seating for 4, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large pantry cabinets and glass front china cabinet. Island/Tabletop items provided by Savoir Faire Home Andover, MA Oriental rugs from First Rugs in Acton, MA Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

Warm Kitchen

Emerald City, LLC

Michelle Kay Photography
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

West End Charm

EYDER Curated Kitchens + Home

Moody black cabinets and warm white walls create a rich backdrop for family heirlooms and functional pieces displayed on an open shelf and antique brass hanging rail.

NW Portland Historic Condo Remodel- Archway Front View

Kraft Custom Construction

This condo remodel consisted of redoing the kitchen layout and design to maximize the small space, while adding built-in storage throughout the home for added functionality. The kitchen was inspired by art-deco design elements mixed with classic style. The white painted custom cabinetry against the darker granite and butcher block split top counters creates a multi-layer visual interest in this refreshed kitchen. The history of the condo was honored with elements like the parquet flooring, arched doorways, and picture crown molding. Specially curated apartment sized appliances were added to economize the space while still matching our clients style. In other areas of the home, unused small closets and shelving were replaced with custom built-ins that added need storage but also beautiful design elements, matching the rest of the remodel. The final result was a new space that modernized the home and added functionality for our clients, while respecting the previous historic design of the original condo.

Park Circle

Kitchen Cove Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and blue benchtop.

Lupton Drive

Julian Design

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

City Crave Aberdeen

Unique Wood Floors

City Crave Aberdeen White Oak Engineered Flooring
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors.

Lewisham Kitchen

piqu

A warm and very welcoming kitchen extension in Lewisham creating this lovely family and entertaining space with some beautiful bespoke features. The smooth shaker style lay on cabinet doors are painted in Farrow & Ball Green Smoke, and the double height kitchen island, finished in stunning Sensa Black Beauty stone with seating on one side, cleverly conceals the sink and tap along with a handy pantry unit and drinks cabinet.

Kitchen Bar With Black Barstools

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Windsor style bar stools tie in the black and wood tones in the rest of the kitchen.
Photo of a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Thompson Construction

The cabinet paint color is Sherwin-Williams - SW 7008 Alabaster
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

USI Design & Remodeling

Frisco Tx remodeled kitchen. 2005 home, remodeled prior to move-in. Unique feature-Expansiveness
Traditional l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and with island.

Clontarf kitchen

The Design Yard Dublin

Modern classic Hand painted In Frame shaker kitchen in Zoffany Gargoyle with Silestone Eternal Classic Calacatta quartz worktop. Finished with Copper sink and brass handles to complete the look.

Classic Kitchen with Lilywork's Argos Mosaic Field

Lilywork Artisan Tile

This traditional kitchen features Lilywork Artisan Tile's, new for 2019, Argos Mosaic as a focal in a dark blue blend. A specialty focal adds a pop of color and interest while keeping a clean, traditional feel to the space.

Waterman Remodel

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Village Green

Kitchen & Bath by Design LLC

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Historic Cape Cod Restoration

Model Remodel

© Cindy Apple Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and blue benchtop.

Brayer Design Studio Kitchen

Brayer Design

Nick Smith
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Our Work

GEOMETRY INTERIOR INC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink and raised-panel cabinets.

Traditional Kitchen with Light Hardwood Floors 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!