The perimeter cabinetry is knotty alder wood in a natural sepia stain while the island is hand planed alder in a slightly distressed finish in the Brick paint color. All cabinetry is by Cottonwood Fine Furniture. The granite countertop colors are Suede Brown on the perimeter and Apollo on the island. The island features a 6cm stacked edge. Photograph by Patrick Wherritt

Boxford MA Kitchen

Heartwood Kitchens

Boxford, MA kitchen renovation designed by north of Boston kitchen design showroom Heartwood Kitchens. This kitchen includes white painted cabinetry with a glaze and dark wood island. Heartwood included a large, deep boxed out window on the window wall to brighten up the kitchen. This kitchen includes a large island with seating for 4, Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, large pantry cabinets and glass front china cabinet. Island/Tabletop items provided by Savoir Faire Home Andover, MA Oriental rugs from First Rugs in Acton, MA Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

Inset - Clear Select Walnut

The Artisan Shop, Inc.

Clear Select Walnut - Artisan Inset Frame - Custom Stain - Shaker style - Spice roll out - Floating shelves - Knife block roll out
Traditional u-shaped kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Oakwood Kitchen Renovation

Greater Dayton Building & Remodeling

This is the most perfect use of the space. An expansive eleven-foot island and gourmet six-burner gas range are perfect for the at-home chef!
Photo of an expansive traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, coffered and quartz benchtops.

West Chester Kitchen Remodel in Cherry

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

For this traditional kitchen remodel the clients chose Fieldstone cabinets in the Bainbridge door in Cherry wood with Toffee stain. This gave the kitchen a timeless warm look paired with the great new Fusion Max flooring in Chambord. Fusion Max flooring is a great real wood alternative. The flooring has the look and texture of actual wood while providing all the durability of a vinyl floor. This flooring is also more affordable than real wood. It looks fantastic! (Stop in our showroom to see it in person!) The Cambria quartz countertops in Canterbury add a natural stone look with the easy maintenance of quartz. We installed a built in butcher block section to the island countertop to make a great prep station for the cook using the new 36” commercial gas range top. We built a big new walkin pantry and installed plenty of shelving and countertop space for storage.

Victoria

13thirty Designs

Kelly Christine
Mid-sized traditional kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

2017 Artisan Home

Highmark Builders

Photo of a traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Connecticut Historic Home

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Jacksonville New Classic

John Merrill Homes, LLC

Jeff Westcott
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, multi-coloured floor, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Kitchens

JLT Kitchen Refinishing

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Traditional Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Barbara Gisel Design

Inspiration for a traditional eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Modern Charm in Highland Park

Glenbrook Remodeling

The kitchen, butler’s pantry, and laundry room uses Arbor Mills cabinetry and quartz counter tops. Wide plank flooring is installed to bring in an early world feel. Encaustic tiles and black iron hardware were used throughout. The butler’s pantry has polished brass latches and cup pulls which shine brightly on black painted cabinets. Across from the laundry room the fully custom mudroom wall was built around a salvaged 4” thick seat stained to match the laundry room cabinets.

Camino major re-design: Remodel/Addition

Fine Line CAD Home Design

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Galena Kitchen

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Kitchen Concept - white cabinets, island, window, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, island lighting, barn door, farmhouse sink in Galena
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Glenview Renovations - Stainless French Door Refrigerator and Built-In Double Ov

Catherine Schager Designs

Photo Credit: Mike Kaskel, Kaskel Photo
Photo of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Reisterstown Kitchen

Chesapeake Kitchen Wholesalers, Inc.

Marsh Furniture Company Cabinets. Arlington Door Style perimeter in linen with mocha glaze. Island in graphite.#Design by Dashielle. Install by RTS Home Improvement #Cabinets #Kitchen #Americanmade #Farmsink

Kempsville Cabinets- Cherry Custom Kitchen

Kempsville Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and red floor.

Private Residence- Halifax

Kelly Gravitt Payne: Kitchen Design and Sales

Kelly Payne
Photo of a large traditional eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beaded inset cabinets.

Luxury Kitchen Design Ideas

Stanton Homes

The large island kitchen features: gray cabinets, dark wood island with furniture legs, double wall ovens, black stainless steel hood above the range, arched ceiling with stained wood accents, stained wood beam ceiling, and curved balcony overlook above looking into the great room.

Traditional Kitchen with with Island 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!