This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Edina Tudor Remodel

Pillar Homes

Landmark Photography
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

The Rift

Lime Building Group

This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Wollongong with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Renaissance Solid Bronze Windows & Doors www.solidbronzewindows.com

Renaissance GSB

Renaissance solid bronze casement and picture window replicating old world craftsmanship, with narrow sightlines, factory glazing, and cremone bolt locking system. http://solidbronzewindows.com/

Chestnut Street

Studio Dearborn

Grey stained cabinetry compliments the white perimeter cabinetry and carerra countertops. Cement backsplash in "Nantes" pattern by Original Mission Tile in soft grey and white add flair to the muted palette. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn. Refrigerator by LIebherr. Cooktop by Wolf. Bosch dishwasher. Farmhouse sink by Blanco. Cabinetry pulls by Jeffrey Alexander Belcastle collection. Photo credit: Neil Landino

Kitchen

Ideal Tile of Stamford

carrara countertop and island, white subway tile backsplash, cararra herringbone mosaic with carrara pencil border
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Piscataway Lane - Kitchen

James McDonald Associate Architects, PC

Bob Narod Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with marble benchtops, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances and limestone floors.

Louisiana Life on the River

Ourso Designs

Chipper Hatter
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New Orleans with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, a farmhouse sink, stone slab splashback and with island.

The Hamptons Summer Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Golf Course Home Renovation: Butler's Pantry

Corinthian Fine Homes

This homeowner lived on a very prominent golf course and wanted to feel like he was on the putting green of the 9th hole while standing at his family room window. The existing layout of the home had the garage enjoying that view with the outdated dining room, family room and kitchen further back on the lot. We completely demoed the garage and a section of the home, allowing us to design and build with that view in mind. The completed project has the family room at the back of the home with a gorgeous view of the golf course from two large curved bay windows. A new fireplace with custom cabinetry and shelf niches and coffered high ceilings makes this room a treasure. The new kitchen boasts of white painted cabinetry, an island with wood top and a 6 burner Wolf cooktop with a custom hood, white tile with multiple trim details and a pot filler faucet. A Butler’s Pantry was added for entertaining complete with beautiful white painted cabinetry with glass upper cabinets, marble countertops and a prep sink and faucet. We converted an unused dining room into a custom, high-end home office with beautiful site- built mahogany bookcases to showcase the homeowners book collections. To complete this renovation, we added a “friends” entry and a mudroom for improved access and functionality. The transformation is not only efficient but aesthetically pleasing to the eye and exceeded the homeowner’s expectations to enjoy their view of the 9th hole.

Port Chelsea

William Guidero Planning and Design

traditional kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Chevy Chase Village

Hamilton Snowber Architects

David Reeve Architectural Photography; The Village of Chevy Chase is an eclectic mix of early-20th century homes, set within a heavily-treed romantic landscape. The Zantzinger Residence reflects the spirit of the period: it is a center-hall dwelling, but not quite symmetrical, and is covered with large-scale siding and heavy roof overhangs. The delicately-columned front porch sports a Chippendale railing. The family needed to update the home to meet its needs: new gathering spaces, an enlarged kitchen, and a Master Bedroom suite. The solution includes a two story addition to one side, balancing an existing addition on the other. To the rear, a new one story addition with one continuous roof shelters an outdoor porch and the kitchen. The kitchen itself is wrapped in glass on three sides, and is centered upon a counter-height table, used for both food preparation and eating. For daily living and entertaining, it has become an important center to the house.

Kitchen

Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC

Photos by Martin Scott Powell
Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in New York with marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Toronto Restoration

Heintzman Sanborn Architecture~Interior Design

Kitchen with mahogany island
Photo of a large traditional galley separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Wolford Building & Remodeling

Cabinets by Artistic Kitchens-The base color is matched to Benjamin Moore’s “Smoke” which is a grayish blue with an espresso glaze with Danby marble counter top.

Princeton Restoration

Dennison and Dampier Interior Design

White calacutta marble kitchen island with Vermont soapstone
Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with marble benchtops, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Olney Kitchen by Kitchen Elements

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Photos taken by J.W. Smith. This kitchen was designed to bridge the gap between contemporary and traditional styles since the architectural style of the house is traditional, but the owner's taste leans towards contemporary. The owner wanted the cabinets to be different from the often seen white painted cabinets, but also wanted the kitchen to appear light and breezy. The purpose of the glass tile work is to create a textural change from soft to chrisp and clean. The white dish pantry seen near the kitchen table was an existing piece. On either side, closed door drywall niches were built out to flank the dish pantry.

Monticello Drive

V Fine Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Menlo Park Full Remodel

Fiorella Design, LLC

Photographer Frank Paul Perez
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Inspired by the Sea Rumson NJ

Town & Country Kitchen and Bath

Plato Cabinetry- Photo credits to Patrica Burke
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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!