Janel Campbell, CMKBD, CAPS/Neil Kelly Company

Kuda Photography
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and white floor.

Budget Kitchen

Distinctive Contracting Services

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Transitional kitchen that's small on space but big on style.

Stephen Graver

Our client was looking to create a traditional kitchen with a contemporary twist, a design that maximised storage in a relatively small space. We were to incorporate an existing freestanding oven and the client was keen on a Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer. The combination of the shaker-style cabinetry and the high-gloss porcelain worktops give a clean, crisp finish and meets the contemporary design brief. On the opposite side of the room we converted a tall built-in cupboard that included a bespoke dog bed for their six year old Cocker Spaniel. We installed the internal window to allow light to flood the hall and stairs, but also to give another perspective within the room. The addition of the dining table, mirror and light fitting compliment the space perfectly, and help to achieve an overall result of room that's both warm and welcoming and meets the client brief completely.

Larson Kitchen

Kitchens Made Simple

Mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

Cuisine

Alias Architecture

La cuisine lumineuse est amplifiée par le dégagement donnant sur le solarium. Photo: André Bazinet
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, linoleum floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown floor.

South Hill Kitchen Remodel

Crafted Kitchen Design

Northwest Artistic Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

West Chester Kitchen Remodel in Cherry

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

For this traditional kitchen remodel the clients chose Fieldstone cabinets in the Bainbridge door in Cherry wood with Toffee stain. This gave the kitchen a timeless warm look paired with the great new Fusion Max flooring in Chambord. Fusion Max flooring is a great real wood alternative. The flooring has the look and texture of actual wood while providing all the durability of a vinyl floor. This flooring is also more affordable than real wood. It looks fantastic! (Stop in our showroom to see it in person!) The Cambria quartz countertops in Canterbury add a natural stone look with the easy maintenance of quartz. We installed a built in butcher block section to the island countertop to make a great prep station for the cook using the new 36” commercial gas range top. We built a big new walkin pantry and installed plenty of shelving and countertop space for storage.

Custom Cherry kitchen

Garrett Construction Company

Custom Cherry cabinetry built by Stumbo wood products of Iowa City. Soapstone counters, Marmoleum flooring, Antique milk glass doors.
This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and yellow floor.

Victorian Kitchen

Janel Campbell, CMKBD, CAPS/Neil Kelly Company

Kuda Photography
Traditional u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and white floor.

Garfield Kitchen

Salmon Built LLC

Sung Kokko Photo
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Neptune Henley Kitchen kent

Woods of London ltd

chris snook
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Kent with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, linoleum floors, a peninsula and green floor.

Luxury Residential Interior Photography

Leona Mozes Photography

Leona Mozes Photography for the "Sea Bishop". Port Joli, Nova Scotia.
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, linoleum floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Holbrook Project

Riese Design, Inc.

Traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, with island and grey floor.

Tropical Brown granite kitchen by LappTops

Stone Action

This kitchen was fabricated by Lapptops and the cabinets were done by King's Woodwork! http://lapptops.net/ This kitchen features Tropical Brown granite which blends perfectly with the beige cabinets and floors. Search "tropical brown" granite, see variations of this granite or other stone options: http://www.stoneaction.com Learn more about granite to see if it’s right for you: Granite countertops can last a lifetime. It contains no harmful chemicals and do not emit harmful radiation or gasses. Granite is heat resistant and is one of the most heat-resistant countertops on the market. You can place a hot pan out of the oven directly onto the countertop surface. Experts do recommend the use of a trivet when using appliances that emit heat for long periods of time, such as crockpots. Since the material is so dense, there is a small possibility heating one area of the top and not the entire thing, could cause the countertop to crack. Granite is scratch resistant. You can cut on it, but it will dull your knives! Granite scores a seven on Moh’s hardness scale. Granite countertops are considered to be a low maintenance countertop surface. The likelihood of needing to be repaired or resurfaced is low. Granite is a porous material. Most fabricators will apply a sealer to granite countertops before they are installed which will protect them from absorbing liquids too quickly. Many sealers last more than 10 years before needing to be reapplied. When they do need to be reapplied, it is something that most homeowners can do on their own as the process is similar to cleaning. Darker granites are very dense and sometimes don’t even require a sealer. When it comes to pricing, there are a lot of variables such as edge profile, total square footage, backsplash, etc. Don’t be fooled by the stereotype that all granite is expensive. Lower-range granites will cost less than high-range laminate. Though granite countertops are not considered “low range” in pricing, there are a lot of affordable options. If you are looking for something truly unique, consider an exotic granite. Some quarries are not easily accessible and/or only able to be quarried for short periods of time throughout the year. If these circumstances exist in a quarry with gorgeous stone, the price will be driven upward. You won’t find a lot of solid patterns or bright colors, but both do exist. Also, watch for a large range of color and pattern within the same color of stone. It’s always a good idea to view the exact slab(s) that will be fabricated for your kitchen to make sure they are what you expected to see from the sample. Another factor is that many exotic types of granite have huge flowing waves, and a small sample will not be an accurate representation of the whole slab. Granite countertops are very resistant to chemicals. Acids and bases will not harm the material.

Fallingbrook Kitchen

Kingsgate Construction Ltd.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and no island.

Cabinetry Painting

R&J Painting LLC

Upon completion of complete Cleaning and Degreasing of all Cabinetry and Drawers. Sprayed Kitchen Cabinets and Drawers to a Factory-Like Finish. Reinstalled all Cabinets, Drawers and Hardware.

Rustic Maple Cabinets

Kannas Custom Cabinets, Inc.

Rustic Maple cabinets with flat panel mission style doors with a coranado bead accent.
Design ideas for a traditional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors and with island.

West Chester Kitchen Remodel in Cherry

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Classic Fitzroy in Hartforth Blue and Porcelain

Zara Kitchen Design

Fitzroy Hartforth Blue and Porcelain furniture. Worktops are in 30mm in Bianco Maple including upstands, splashback and window sill. Blanco Sink, Quooker Fusion boiling water tap and Neff appliances.

Lexington Manor Project

Estate Cabinetry

This kitchen was beautifully designed in Waypoint Living Spaces Cabinetry. The 650F Maple cognac. The counter top is New Venetian Gold with an Eased edge. The countertop is Coastal Sand with an 5/8"x 5/8" red and green onyx moasic.

Traditional Kitchen with Linoleum 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!