Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, with island, white benchtop, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Shaker Style by Woodchester Cabinet Makers

Woodchester Cabinet Makers

The company behind Shaker Style is Cotswolds-based Woodchester Cabinet Makers, which has been designing, handcrafting and fitting bespoke kitchens across the UK since 1996. Shaker Style cabinets are hand-built by our skilled craftsmen here in our workshop and are supplied ready-made. This gives our customers the best of all worlds – the fantastic quality they want and the flexibility to fit and paint the cabinets themselves.

End Cabinet Storage

KraftMaster Renovations

This compact end cabinet is the perfect place for storing kitchen floor cleaning supplies. Photos by Chris Veith.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel - Duxbury, MA

Good Life New England

Robertson Design and Photography
Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Padstow Heights - Kitchen Renovation

Balnei & Colina

A wonderful farmhouse style kitchen by Balnei & Colina. The kitchen layout was changed and we maximised the available space by adding butlers pantry to the rear, concealed behind a shaker style bi-fold. A large central island provides additional work space and a place for the family to gather for casual meals. The shaker style cabinetry was continued through the butlers pantry and laundry for a cohesive look. Photography: Urban Angles

St. Matthews

JH Designs, LLC.

Photos by J.L. Jordan Photography
Small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mill Pond Tudor

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Photography: Steve Henke
Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dalton

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

Stuart Jones Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Two Toned Kitchen Remodel

Scott Hall Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Two Toned Kitchen Remodel

Scott Hall Remodeling

Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Columbus with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

57th Avenue New Build

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Homepix
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Butler's Pantry

A & K Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a small traditional galley separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Minnehaha Modest-Sized Kitchen

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

The clients were involved in the neighborhood organization dedicated to keeping the housing instead of tearing down. They wanted to utilize every inch of storage which resulted in floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. Cabinetry and counter space work together to create a balance between function and style.

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.

AFTER: The Sparkling Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

Everything in the kitchen was taken out including the flooring and ceiling. New Maple white painted cabinets were installed around the perimeter and at the island, and a custom wood wainscot panel was designed for the hood over the cooktop. Photos by Chrissy Racho

Pacific Palisades Kitchen (Michael Ln)

Eden Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oatlands Court

The Wood Works

Paul Craig (@paullmcraig)
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Surrey with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Georgian Family House

Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
Photo of a traditional kitchen in London with shaker cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Des Plaines Kitchen Remodel

Design First Builders

A complete remodel that allows for a more open feel to the homes adjoining rooms. Cherry Alternative, Alder; allows this wood to pop with unique graining characteristics. The handmade glazed subway tile bring in a soft character and contrast to the darker tones of the room.

Traditional Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets 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!