Narrow storage for small items is perfectly positioned near the ovens and pantry. Oils, bottles and baking mixes are close at hand.
Mid-sized traditional galley kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Modern Victorian

Zimmer Design LLC

Kitchen renovation replacing the sloped floor 1970's kitchen addition into a designer showcase kitchen matching the aesthetics of this regal vintage Victorian home. Thoughtful design including a baker's hutch, glamourous bar, integrated cat door to basement litter box, Italian range, stunning Lincoln marble, and tumbled marble floor.

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.

Temple Street Gourmet Kitchen

The Kennebec Company

Hand painted quartersawn hard maple cabinetry with a custom plate rack cabinet. Polished nickel hardware from Horton-Brasses Island design incorporates a feeling of openness while also providing great storage and an amazing work surface. The paneled freezer integrates seamlessly with the pantry cabinets

Gorgeous wallpapers in a historic Olmos Park home

Paper Moon Painting

Fabulous kitchen with brass hardware, brass mesh inserts, and green details in this historic home. Designer Maria E. Beck
Photo of a large traditional kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Columbus Town Home

Schrock's Woodworking

Farrow & Ball "Hay" Carrara Marble counters, backsplash, and shelf
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional eat-in kitchen in Columbus with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Firemans

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse

Bret Franks Construction, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hinsdale North Adams Street

Plain & Posh

This small kitchen space needed to have every inch function well for this young family. By adding the banquette seating we were able to get the table out of the walkway and allow for easier flow between the rooms. Wall cabinets to the counter on either side of the custom plaster hood gave room for food storage as well as the microwave to get tucked away. The clean lines of the slab drawer fronts and beaded inset make the space feel visually larger.

Traditional Kitchen

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

House Beautiful featured Luxury Remodel of Classic Palmolive Condo

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

House in Harleysville

River Woodcraft

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Country Georgian

McNeill Baker Design Associates

This home is quint-essential perfection with the collaboration of architect, kitchen design and interior decorator. McNeill Baker designed the home, Hunt Country Kitchens (Kathy Gray) design the kitchen, and Daniel J. Moore Designs handled colors and furnishings.

Country Georgian

McNeill Baker Design Associates

Kitchen Remodeling Projects

Home Retreats Inc.

Large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hardy Avenue Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige benchtop.

Everett Avenue

Oak Hill Architects

Attached to the kitchen is a built-in family dining area. Large windows bring morning light into the space. Wood paneling on the walls and ceiling ties together the two spaces.

Modern Traditional Kew Kitchen

The Kitchen Hive

Amelia Lawson-Kelleway
Traditional galley kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey splashback, with island and grey benchtop.

Inspired Shingle Style

Christopher Hall Architect, Inc.

Kitchen featuring a custom stainless hood on book matched soap stone back splash. Photography: Greg Premru
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

O'Brien Harris Classic

O'Brien Harris LLC

Traditional galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Kitchen with Marble Benchtops 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!