Kitchen & Dining space renovation in SW17. A traditional kitchen painted in Little Greene Company - Sage Green and complemented with gorgeous Antique Bronze accents.

Southern Hospitality

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

Family and friends can all gather together in this traditionally styled, elegant yet inviting kitchen in the heart of this southern home. Attention to detail in every direction. Ceiling mirrors the island, cabinetry boasts lit drawers and uppers alike, true glass mullioned doors, carved corners and posts, built ins, and more. This kitchen has it all!

Southern Hospitality

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

Lake Boone Trail

Cambridge Classic Homes

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brewer Way

the Design Studio, LLC

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Wister Road Renovation

Glenbrook Cabinetry

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen with modern conveniences - Brookhaven

Innovative Design Build

Removing a wall between the kitchen and living room brings light and usability to a once closed off, secluded kitchen. Mealtimes become a favorite family time now with a large island with seating for four. The homeowners wanted a more modern feel with a classic touch, and this was achieved with classic white cabinetry topped with leathered granite on the surround and a showstopping Quartz for the island that is a work of art. Playing on textures and finishes, the beveled marble backsplash draws the eyes to the focal point of the room, the mantle style vent hood. Keeping symmetry the star, two Circa Lighting pendants command attention. Not letting style get all the attention, this kitchen lacks no modern conveniences such as a water dispensing station, beverage center, and top of the line appliances. This stunning new kitchen breathes new life to this beautiful home and will grow with this sweet young family.

Classic Colonial Kitchen

SJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASID

This turn-of-the-century kitchen in a classic colonial home needed an update to modern times! Wanting to keep the integrity and charm of the home but make the kitchen space useful for a growing family and lots of activity a peninsula was designed in between the kitchen and dining room to give space for gathering for conversations and small meals.

Dark Green Kitchen

Tom Howley

This dark green kitchen shows how Tom Howley can create a kitchen where everything has a place and can be easily accessed. Integrated appliances and bespoke storage minimise clutter and glass fronted cabinetry with subtle lighting provides plenty of opportunity to display both attractive essentials and pieces of art.

Traditional Wooden Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white benchtop, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Classic traditional West Plano Kitchen Update

Interiors by Kathy Rollins, LLC

This lovely west Plano kitchen was updated to better serve the lovely family who lives there by removing the existing island (with raised bar) and replaced with custom built option. Quartzite countertops, marble splash and travertine floors create a neutral foundation. Transitional bold lighting over the island offers lots of great task lighting and style.

Custom Traditional Home in Bellaire, Texas

Purser Architectural

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Houston with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Lafayette Kitchen

dezign interiors, llc

Traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

French Country Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Juniper Ridge Designs LLC

French Country Kitchen Remodel, Wood-mode Brookhaven custom cabinets, White Vintage Finish, Green Vintage Finish, Enkebol moldings, Quartz Countertop & Backsplash. Dragonfly 360 Imaging

Jeffrey Reed Insidesign Mt Paran

Jeffrey Reed

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Buckminster Green LLC

Courtney Apple - photo J Thom - design
This is an example of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, an undermount sink and raised-panel cabinets.

St. Ives Country Club Estates

THE SISTERS AND COMPANY – DECORATING DEN INTERIORS

Scott Johnson
Large traditional eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured splashback.

ELEGANT LIVING

Coyle Construction Company

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

New York Renovation

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This Chappaqua kitchen renovation completely reorganized the space in order to support the family’s needs. The kitchen was extended by six feet to allow room for a walk-in pantry with a built-in desk. The extra space also provided room for more counter space, an eight foot island, and an added wine refrigerator. The tray ceiling is set at the height of the original kitchen, and the rest of the ceiling was dropped to add drama to the space through use of crown molding detailing. All of the cabinetry is custom. The island has bookshelves at both ends, and a space for the dog’s water and food bowls. The quartzite slab backsplash adds a touch of modern sensibility. A fully custom chef’s kitchen gets warmed by the tin tray ceiling and polished nickel fittings. Interior Designer: Adams Interior Design Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

New York Renovation

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Traditional Kitchen with Quartzite 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!