Cabinetry By Bench Made Woodworking Photos by Hal Barkan
Photo of a traditional kitchen in Cincinnati with a farmhouse sink and slate floors.

White Pantry with Antique Table

Maraya Interior Design

Old World Mix of Spanish and English graces this completely remodeled old home in Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. All new painted cabinets throughout, with glossy and satin finishes mixed with antiques discovered throughout the world. A wonderful mix of the owner's antique red rugs over the slate and bleached walnut floors pared with an eclectic modern art collection give a contemporary feel to this old style villa. A new pantry crafted from the unused 'maids room' attaches to the kitchen with a glossy blue island and white cabinetry. Large red velvet drapes separate the very large great room with the limestone fireplace and oversized upholstery from the kitchen area. Upstairs the library is created from an attic space, with long cushioned window seats in a wild mix of reds and blues. Several unique upstairs rooms for guests with on suite baths in different colors and styles. Black and white bath, Red bedroom, blue bedrooms, all with unique art. Off of the master features a sun room with a long, low extra long sofa, grass shades and soft drapes. Project Location Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. John Madden Construction

Long Road Historic Home Kitchen Remodel

SKP Design

The challenge of this project was to bring modern functionality to a kitchen in a historic Cotswald home. A wall between the kitchen and breakfast room was removed to create a larger, more functional space. The homeowner's favorite color red was incorporated into the design and continues the color palette from the rest of the house. Bold design choices celebrate the small space. Dark slate floors contrast with white cabinets. The efficient center island is painted red, and serves as a dramatic focal point. Granite counters are from Pascucci. Homestead Cabinetmakers of Kalamazoo created custom cabinets tailored for the space. A built in china hutch with fluting detail reflects traditional style without being overly ornate. Rejuvenation light fixtures illuminate the space while maintaining traditional style. The wallcovering is vinyl with a raw silk look. Photography: Kristian Walker

Georgian colonial Restoration

Alberino Construction

A stunning whole house renovation of a historic Georgian colonial, that included a marble master bath, quarter sawn white oak library, extensive alterations to floor plan, custom alder wine cellar, large gourmet kitchen with professional series appliances and exquisite custom detailed trim through out.

Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

The rich, dark granite countertops are contrasted by white upper and base cabinets, the stainless steel appliances, and a warm beige subway tile backsplash.

Medford Lakes Log Home

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

Storage Solutions Kitchen

Heritage Renovations

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Oklahoma City with medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, with island, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops and slate floors.

Tudor Kitchen - Strathalbyn, SA

Space Craft Joinery

Lyndon Stacy
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, slate floors and no island.

Kitchen Remodel 2 ~ Herndon, VA

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Striking in Black & White

Bobby Sanders -- Sanders Design Build

A beautiful kitchen remodel in Amarillo featuring white cabinetry on the main walls and a dark wood island with curved edges. Oversized metal and glass lanterns hang over the island to enhance the natural light and recessed lighting overhead. The focal point of the kitchen is this custom designed zinc vent hood above the striking harlequin tile patterned backsplash. Other notable items include a Turbo Chef double oven, corner cabinets with open shelving, and a coordinating butler's pantry located adjacent to the main kitchen.

Rosedale Kitchen

Johanne Blansche Designs

Caroline Morrow http://www.carolinemorrowphotography.com/

Maple Chestnut/Volga Blue Granite

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

StarMark maple cabinets with chestnut stain, Volga Blue granite with waterfall edge, Kohler Langlade sink in Caviar, Kohler Cruette faucet in oil rubbed bronze, durango cream tumbled stone backsplash.

Rosehill Traditional

Sofo Kitchens

Traditional antique white kitchens with wolf double oven for stylish cooking
Large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and a peninsula.

Stately Beach

CMM Custom Homes

Sean Litchfield
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in New York with white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Harvey Jones Portfolio

Harvey Jones Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, slate floors and with island.

POOL HOUSE

JMKA | architects

NEAL LANDINO
Large traditional galley open plan kitchen in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and with island.

Kitchen's

Rare Greatness, LLC

Located in Linville, NC, this client wanted us to bring the outdoors in! To achieve that we used alot of natural materials including slate stone and LOTS of wood! Using the existing cabinetry, we updated the space with wood paneling, slate flooring, backsplash, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and of course this cool 360 degrees fan!

Country house CGA

Ganz Interiors

Old style farm kitchen with large French hob and table. Stone floors and display cabinet.
Inspiration for a traditional open plan kitchen with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

North Shore kitchen remodel with seamless technology integration

Mills Technologies

No photoshopping here - in this kitchen remodel, functional devices like ceiling speakers, electrical outlets and lighting keypads are seamlessly integrated into the aesthetic design. Technology and integration by Mills Custom Audio/Video; Use of Trufig architectural speakers by Dana Innovations, monolithic TV by Sony, custom soundbar from James Loudspeaker; Thomas Norman Rajkovich, Architect; General Contracting by EURO Construction; Millwork by Peacock Cabinetry

Kitchen and Bath In Chestnut Hill

Airy Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen with Slate 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!