White Glazed Cabinets Galley Kitchen
This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Magnificant Historical Home Rumson NJ

Town & Country Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, no island and marble splashback.

Chevy Chase Full House Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

Kitchen and dining room, with new windows and white inset cabinetry.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Roxbury Kitchen

Chelsea Design + Construction

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, green cabinets, with island, light hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets and granite benchtops.

Historic Home Kitchen Renovation, Rumson, NJ

Town & Country Kitchen and Bath

Photo Credits to Patricia Burke
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

BLACK DOG ORCHARD KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

To achieve a bright, light-filled kitchen and maximize the orchard views, a banquette was removed and floor to ceiling windows were added at the bay window. Andrea Rugg Photography

Mist Modern Traditional Kitchenq

Fireclay Tile

This kitchen’s airy transitional design is accentuated by a classic offset pattern of lustrous 2x4 Ceramic Tile in Mist stretching across the wall and into the dining nook. Christian Daw Designs made sure no detail was overlooked with matching 1x6 Quarter Round trim framing the kitchen window and tiled corners. DESIGN Christian Daw Design PHOTOS Stacy Zarin Goldberg TILE SHOWN Mist 2x4

Winterset Renovation

Morris Lare

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.

Functional Storage with Style

Arciform

A long wall of full height custom cabinetry and appliances pack a functional punch for this kitchen, allowing the opposite wall to be upper cabinet free.

Grand Haven Custom Home

Chirigos Designs / Design Bar

A butler's pantry for a cook's dream. Green custom cabinetry houses paneled appliances and storage for all the additional items. White oak floating shelves are topped with brass railings. The backsplash is a Zellige handmade tile in various tones of neutral.

Pantry With Open Storage

Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.

Butler pantries can store more than just food. By adding open shelving you can display your cookbooks, tableware, china, and even your gumball machine!

Myers Park Kitchen

Tailored Designs

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

The 1895 Colonial Revival

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Traditional kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Gorgeous English Cottage Remodel in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

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.

Buena Vista Remodel

Thyme & Place Design LLC

This charming kitchen now suits the lovely home it anchors. The original kitchen was a series of crossing traffic patterns, disjointed work areas with a basement staircase without a door smack in the middle of the room. First, we relocated the door to the living room which was located where the double oven now stands. A new hinged French door allows light to flow from this bright space into the living room which was shortened by 18” to create the space for the kitchen. Now the traffic from the side door and garage by passes the work area of the kitchen into the house. Due to the brick exterior on the kitchen side of the home, we did not relocate any windows but worked around the placement to great success. By creating a “look through” from the kitchen into the family room, the kitchen keeps the cook connected with company and gives a view to the backyard to keep an eye on the family pup. The view from the family room is a lovely scene of the kitchen. Panel molding was added to the family room side to connect to the recessed panels of the kitchen cabinets. When we relocated the door to the living room, we created a return wall just long enough for the Mr. of the home to have his wish list item a small wet bar. We also were able to create a space for a pocket door adjacent to the bar which now closes off the basement stairs. Opposite the bar, we designed a functional and beautiful hutch which stores extra plates, dishes, and serves as a pantry as well. Both the bar and the hutch are painted Hale Navy which is the perfect contrast to the white kitchen. An oval window replaced an old, antiquated double hung window and creates architectural interest to the eating area. The clients antique table was repurposed to function as an island when extra work space is needed. The client was extremely happy to have this heirloom piece become part of the finished kitchen.

Traditional Mahogany Kitchen in NJ.

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom hand carved classic black and brown kitchen. Visit our showroom ! 100 Route 46 E. Lodi NJ 07644
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Presidio Heights Wow! Kitchen

Integrated Resources Group

Tiffany also added a second top row of cabinets to increase storage space while adhering to HOA footprint restrictions. And since function and accessibility for all family members was important, a small utility cabinet with ladder was added for easy access to the higher areas. The ceiling’s ball pendant with yoke hanger construction offers dramatic and decorative elements that play off luxurious Breccia Capraia marble that extends up the backsplash and around the window.

TWO TONE CABINETS

Molly J Littlejohn Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

White Cabinets

Everingham Design

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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!