Country Kitchen, exposed beams, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, Wellborn Cabinets, stainless appliances
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Cucina in resina "effetto muro"

Marianna Verolla

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Rome with multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and no island.

Creekside Main Level Addition and Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

Tthe space was opened up to provide generous amounts of light, and wall-to-wall windows and doors were added to create one great dining experience and to allow the outside beauty to come inside. Eyes are immediately drawn to the expansive kitchen island. The custom island was painted a vintage grey with red undertones and distressed to create the perfect look. Throughout the kitchen the custom cabinets and drawers, made by Trademark Wood Products, were painted a soft, warm white. The ends of the island were custom set at the exact height for our homeowner who enjoys baking. The decision to keep the granite honed countertops lighter on the perimeter was made in order to keep the island as a bold statement. Along the outer custom wall of cabinetry incorporated a stylish and functional prep kitchen allowed our homeowners, who also love to entertain, a more useful and expansive space. After doubling the size of our homeowner’s preceding kitchen and adding custom features, baking, entertaining, or a casual night will never be the same as they overlook the backyard views of Minnehaha Creek. Susan Gilmore Photography

Montrose Townhouse - Kitchen

Marker Girl Home

Selections were made to go with the open floor plan and mix with the simple grey tones of the Living Room and Dining room areas. Barstools from Duralee furniture were added to mix in a more traditional feel to the modern style kitchen. Edison bulb pendants keep it simple but give a mix of modern and traditional that the couple wanted. Very durable commercial grade suede was use to upholster the barstools. Cabinet color Zurich White 7626

Open Kitchen

Huseby Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rolling Hills Estates - Sprawling Ranch – Great Room kitchen

OCTOBER 5 Fine Home Builders

adamtaylorphotos.com
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Integrity Wood-Ultrex Double Hung

Marvin

Traditional style meets high performance in this evolution of the classic turn-of-the-century window. Its clean, balanced design provides the performance and aesthetic your home deserves. These double hung windows combine nicely with picture windows, polygons, and more to create breathtaking windowscapes.

Victorian House Remodel, Alameda

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Traditional kitchen in pre-war building with open concept

Spectra Design Build

Photo of a small traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets and a peninsula.

Kitchens

Jeff Rogers Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Minneapolis Transitional

Filament Lighting & Home

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Bliss

Canterbury Design Kitchen Interiors

A kitchen in a beautiful traditional home in Essex Fells NJ received a complete renovation. A stunning stainless steel and brass custom hood is center stage with elegant white cabinetry on either side. A large center island is anchored to the ceiling with the stainless lanterns.

Pantry & Mudrooms

Closettec

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Cleveland with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors and no island.

Addition and Renovation - Cranford Project LINC

TimberRidge Construction

Addition and renovation of complete home including basement, kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms, finished attic, garage & patio.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Open Concept Remodel in Edina

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

This kitchen remodel is an entertainers dream! The new open floor plan is surrounded by dark wall cabinets with a contrasting white island. Custom touches such as brass cabinet hardware, custom range hood, brass pendants, roman shades, and so much more!

Manderfield

Architectural Alliance LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Albuquerque with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback and black benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Easton Tudor

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

Bernard Andre
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Historic Home

Dan Macdonald/ Craftsman Kitchens

Trina Knudsen
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Beautiful Blue

Kitchens International

Photo of a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional L-shaped Kitchen 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!