Tahoe Cafe
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Kitchen

Paul Moon Design

Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with granite benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback, with island and medium hardwood floors.

Elegant Traditional Kitchen in Greenwich

Nukitchens

We designed this kitchen using Plain & Fancy custom cabinetry with natural walnut and white pain finishes. The extra large island includes the sink and marble countertops. The matching marble backsplash features hidden spice shelves behind a mobile layer of solid marble. The cabinet style and molding details were selected to feel true to a traditional home in Greenwich, CT. In the adjacent living room, the built-in white cabinetry showcases matching walnut backs to tie in with the kitchen. The pantry encompasses space for a bar and small desk area. The light blue laundry room has a magnetized hanger for hang-drying clothes and a folding station. Downstairs, the bar kitchen is designed in blue Ultracraft cabinetry and creates a space for drinks and entertaining by the pool table. This was a full-house project that touched on all aspects of the ways the homeowners live in the space.

Five Acres

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

This was a full renovation of a 1920’s home sitting on a five acre lot. This is a beautiful and stately stone home whose interior was a victim of poorly thought-out, dated renovations and a sectioned off apartment taking up a quarter of the home. We changed the layout completely reclaimed the apartment and garage to make this space work for a growing family. We brought back style, elegance and era appropriate details to the main living spaces. Custom cabinetry, amazing carpentry details, reclaimed and natural materials and fixtures all work in unison to make this home complete. Our energetic, fun and positive clients lived through this amazing transformation like pros. The process was collaborative, fun, and organic.

Converted Malthouse: artisan-built kitchen

Hill Farm Furniture Ltd

Following extensive refurbishment, the owners of this converted malthouse replaced their small and cramped 70s style kitchen with a leading edge yet artisan-built kitchen that truly is the heart of the home The solid wood cabinets contrast beautifully with the sandstone floor and the large cooking hearth, with the island being the focus of this working kitchen. To complement the kitchen, Hill Farm also created a handmade table complete with matching granite top. The perfect place for a brew! Photo: Clive Doyle

Kitchen

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

This cozy white traditional kitchen was redesigned to provide an open concept feel to the dining area. The dark wood ceiling beams, clear glass cabinet doors, Bianco Sardo granite countertops and white subway tile backsplash unite the quaint space.

Monahan

Home Interior Solutions of Northwest Florida

Media Crazed
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Brittsan Tolaris Homes

Tolaris Homes

Marcie Fry
Traditional kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and shaker cabinets.

Kitchen Archive

Sullivan's Custom Cabinetry

Various
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Other.

Remodel Rewind

Bob Greenspan Photography

Boyd Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Tradition Kitchen with Mobile Island photo credit: Sacha Griffin
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sea Cliff Hideaway

Gast Architects

Photographer: John Sutton
Traditional separate kitchen in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, granite benchtops and an undermount sink.

Old East Rome Cottage

KH Designs

Beverage Station Hannon Photography
Small traditional single-wall kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Summer Lake Model Home Near Rochester - Main Level Open Concept Kitchen

Gerber Homes

This beautiful, expansive open concept main level offers traditional kitchen, dining, and living room styles.
This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Custom Ikea cabinet dooors Cherry Raised Panel

Dendra Doors

Custom Ikea cabinet doors in a raised panel made of Cherry wood. The doors are stained and glazed. Our clients get to design the exact profile they would want for their custom Ikea cabinets. The trim around the range hood was specifically designed for these clients. The cover panels were created to match the cabinet doors. Ikea is a great choice to save money but have the flexibility to create the exact kitchen you want.

Cabinetry

John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Wide Plank Pine Floors - Chepachet, Rhode Island

Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors

Newly sawn wide plank pine flooring that looks like an antique pine floor, treated with a custom stain and a pure tung oil finish for a matte appearance. Custom made by Hull Forest Products, www.hullforest.com. 1-800-928-9602. Nationwide shipping; lifetime quality guarantee.

Greenwood Farmhouse

H2D Architecture + Design

Greenwood Farmhouse kitchen and bathroom remodel by H2D Architecture + Design, www.h2darchitects.com, info@h2darchitects.com. Photos by Chris Watkins Photography. Detail of the corner cabinet. The goal was to maximize space and access to this corner cabinet, usually a tough spot to access.

Vintage Kitchen Remodel

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners came to us looking to update the kitchen in their historic 1897 home. The home had gone through an extensive renovation several years earlier that added a master bedroom suite and updates to the front façade. The kitchen however was not part of that update and a prior 1990’s update had left much to be desired. The client is an avid cook, and it was just not very functional for the family. The original kitchen was very choppy and included a large eat in area that took up more than its fair share of the space. On the wish list was a place where the family could comfortably congregate, that was easy and to cook in, that feels lived in and in check with the rest of the home’s décor. They also wanted a space that was not cluttered and dark – a happy, light and airy room. A small powder room off the space also needed some attention so we set out to include that in the remodel as well. See that arch in the neighboring dining room? The homeowner really wanted to make the opening to the dining room an arch to match, so we incorporated that into the design. Another unfortunate eyesore was the state of the ceiling and soffits. Turns out it was just a series of shortcuts from the prior renovation, and we were surprised and delighted that we were easily able to flatten out almost the entire ceiling with a couple of little reworks. Other changes we made were to add new windows that were appropriate to the new design, which included moving the sink window over slightly to give the work zone more breathing room. We also adjusted the height of the windows in what was previously the eat-in area that were too low for a countertop to work. We tried to keep an old island in the plan since it was a well-loved vintage find, but the tradeoff for the function of the new island was not worth it in the end. We hope the old found a new home, perhaps as a potting table. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Simple white kitchen with lots of detail

Jere Bradwell

Inspiration for a large traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, window splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Traditional Orange 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!