Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Plat panel White Kitchen Owensboro, KY

Walters Cabinets, Inc.

Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel 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.

Kitchens

Creber Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

The 1977 Contemporary

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Photo: Joyelle West
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Eclectic Abode

Carolina V. Gentry, RID

Traditional with an eclectic twist, this historic Queen Anne home is highly personalized without losing its roots. Full of pops of teal and red amidst a background of textured neutrals, this home is a careful balance of warm grays and blacks set against bright whites, color and natural woods. Designed with kids in mind, this home is both beautiful and durable -- a highly curated space ready to stand the test of time.

Kitchens

Red River Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Cootaco Kitchen & Addition

Turner Troxell Company

Country kitchen by Turner Troxell
Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, a single-bowl sink and ceramic splashback.

New Luxury White Kitchen

Boxwood Cabinetry & Design

Inspiration for an expansive traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Homestead Addition

TMD Custom Builders

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Квартира в центре Москвы 90м2

Design Studio Tsupikov Nikolay

фотограф Кулибаба Евгений
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

East Bay Trestle Glen great room addition and more

Kaplan Architects, AIA

New kitchen/great-room was created by combining three rooms and adding about five feet to the rear of the house. This remodeled space is much more efficient than the old smaller rooms that were combined here. Mitch Shenker Photography

White Kitchen with Calacatta Natura Counter-top

North Home Builders

First Class Marble and Granite
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Woodharbor Cabinetry Selections

Chelsea Lumber Company

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, no island and brown floor.

Ranch Style Kitchen

Arch Studio, Inc.

Architect: Robin McCarthy, Arch Studio, Inc. Builder: Joe Arena Construction
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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Rich's Carpet One Floor & Home

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Oak Kitchen

INTERSTATE CUSTOM KITCHEN & BATH INC.

Large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey floor.

Williams House

Bon Atelier Limited

Photo by deVol Kitchens
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, a double-bowl sink and medium hardwood floors.

150 year old Kitchen Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Platt Builders

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Silestone: Lusso Island and Sahara Blue Kitchen Countertops

PREMIER GRANITE AND MARBLE

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, with island, a double-bowl sink, ceramic splashback, white appliances and travertine floors.

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!