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.

David Hicks Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This painted kitchen was designed for the Chairman of David Hicks Plc. It was designed to complement the classic, elegant interior of a Cornish manor house. The interiors of the kitchen cupboards were made from maple with dovetailed maple drawers. The worktops were made from maple and iroko. The finial hinges to all the doors were silvered to add a touch of luxury to this bespoke kitchen. This is a kitchen with a classic understated English country look. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood

Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Kitchen nook with custom shelves and base drawers.
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Dove grey kitchen with granite surfaces in Victorian townhouse

Stoneham Kitchens

Taking inspiration from the townhouses in London’s garden squares, furniture was chosen from Stoneham’s Knole collection with inframe doors painted in an on-trend Dove Grey for the main kitchen cabinets. The designer paid particular attention to incorporating the latest modern integrated technologies including a Neff double oven with microwave, fridge and dishwasher, pull-out plug socket seamlessly hidden in the island, as well as a LG Smart TV suspended from the ceiling complete with ceiling speakers.

Italian Country

Royal Kitchens & Baths

Range by Wolf
Large traditional kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and with island.

Airy English Tudor Family Home

Amber Golob Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Country House

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

The mudroom, with bluestone floor, is the place to sit and take off boots, hang up jackets, etc. Railroad lamps and bunny hooks add to the charm of this small space. Photo by Mary Ellen Hendricks

Traditional Kitchen and Pantry

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

Kitchen with Pop of Color

Main Street Kitchens

This Kitchen was remodeled using red quartz countertops for a pop of color in the center of the kitchen, the mural tile backsplash was used as a unique feature to contrast the white cabinets and glass front doors.

New home kitchen

Empire Homes and Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Harding House Los Angeles

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

This is an example of an expansive traditional galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island and vaulted.

Horsham, PA Project

In Place Cabinetry Finishes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Kirkland

P.C. Labrosse Design

Peter Labrosse
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, slate floors and grey floor.

Kitchen 3

Your Decor

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Wood-Mode Provence Kitchen

Cabinets & Designs

This European inspired kitchen is truly one for the books. It features cabinetry from Wood-Mode, but it's not that simple. This kitchen is equipped with a fridge armoire that seamlessly hides the refrigerator, a custom freestanding piece to the right of the dining table and custom built-it cabinets to the right of the fridge armoire. It is simply gorgeous! The cabinets may not be the same color, but their intricate design ties them together very nicely. Makes you feel like you're in the French countryside!

Galley White Country Kitchen

K T Highland, Inc.

This galley kitchen features soap stone countertops and sink, slate look porcelain tile, and a laundry room hidden in a closet.
Mid-sized traditional galley kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and no island.

BOB O LINK / Dallas

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Karlisch Photography
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances and slate floors.

Boulevard Park House

Katie Denham Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Trollinger House

Andrew A. Willett, Architect, PA

We created a nice separation of spaces with this kneewall/bookcase from the kitchen area to the sunken living room space. A sunken Living room might bring a bad connotation to some, but the 12" drop (two 6" steps) just added a nice change of space to the overall composition. Photos by Jay Weiland

Traditional L-shaped white kitchen with black countertop

Arredo Casa Group

A traditional custom kitchen with a modern hint. This kitchen is from the Laguna Collection and there are many door and cabinet options. The black counter is a durable and beautiful quartz, it can work for traditional or modern design.

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!