Another aspect of this Family Home Update involved gutting the Kitchen, making the layout more efficient, expanding the island, updating the custom cabinets and taking them all the way to the ceiling, and installing new appliances, countertops, backsplash and fixtures. The newly refinished floors look amazing against the new rich wood cabinet stain. The slate and ledge-stone backsplash brings the outdoors in. The island provides lots of prep space and is large enough to accommodate 4 leather saddle seat barstools.

Solomon Project

Arley Wholesale - Central NY

Solomon Home Photos: Christiana Gianzanti, Arley Wholesale
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Edgewater, MD Kitchen Granite Countertops

Creative In Counters

This kitchen features Sienna Bordeaux granite countertops.
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Gideon Place

Robison Kitchen and Home

With stacked cabinetry to the ceiling, this kitchen serves as a focal point for a beautiful property that doubles as residential and office space. The top glass cabinets create a desired display space, while the cabinetry and appliances allow for cooking, food preparations, and entertaining. The working island extends into a table supported by a beautiful pedestal.

KITCHENS. CLASSIC. IN SAN DIEGO

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

Cantica with its framed doors is the classic/contemporary kitchen that even coordinates well with slightly more industrial, modern settings.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Baroque Flooring by Global Direct

Ruggs Benedict Carpet One

Baroque Flooring by Global Direct – Beautiful, Durable, Responsible
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall separate kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

New Home in Enclave (Lot #53) - Germantown, TN

David Clark Construction, LLC

Home built in the Enclave Subdivision in Germantown, TN
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen, Living Room and Foyer

Karry Home Solutions

Krystal wanted a more open concept space, so we tore down some walls to open the kitchen into the living room and foyer. A traditional design style was incorporated throughout, with the cabinets and storage units all being made custom. During this renovation, the stucco ceiling was scraped down for a more modern drywall ceiling and the floors were completely replaced with hardwood and slate tile. For ease of maintenance, materials like hardwood, stainless steel and granite were the most prominently used.

Kitchen Renovation

Welhouse Construction Services, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Loe Residence

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Painted oak kitchen cabinets

Fabulous Finishes by Michelle

Dated medium oak cabinets in this smaller kitchen were painted an off-white on the upper cabinets with a custom dark green color on the bottom. This allowed the kitchen to feel much larger with the light color at eye-level but still grounded to the other dark finishes by keeping the lower cabinets darker.

Hobbs' Ink Hill Country Fusion Modern Dogtrot

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Kitchen sink
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, concrete floors, multiple islands, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances and grey floor.

Private Residence - Knoxville, TN

Designer Deanna

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Knotty Alder Cabinetry

Designer's Choice (Lloyd) Ltd

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Stow Reno

Allegiance Construction & Development, LLC

Emerson J. Clauss IV
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Classic Cherry Kitchen

Monarch Kitchen Design Studio

This homeowner had a very traditional house with lots of dark and cherry wood. They wanted to make sure that the kitchen reflected the same style as the rest of the house. The copper is so warm and rich and it turned out beautifully!

Kitchen Facelift

TK Building & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Classic Cherry Kitchen

Monarch Kitchen Design Studio

Open Concept Kitchen

Ward's Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

An Open Concept Kitchen This renovation took a small, closed-in kitchen and an adjacent family room and combined them into an inviting and functional living space. The kitchen features white painted cabinetry, black granite countertops, slate tile backsplash, exposed beams, and oak wood floors. Photos by Charles A. Ward.

Knotty Alder Cabinetry

Designer's Choice (Lloyd) Ltd

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Traditional Kitchen with Slate Splashback 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!