Samyn D’Elia Architects, P.A./Timberframe Design

Joe St. Pierre

Photos by Philip Wegener Photography. This renovated Cherry Creek townhome lost it's 1980's almond formica kitchen, replaced by this unfitted-look distressed cherry kitchen. Countertops are at three different heights, including a 33" high baking center at the stained cabinet. Large single bowl copper sink. Wolf and SubZero appliances. Cabinets were stacked for maximum storage. Kitchen is open to family room on left and breakfast nook behind camera.

Redwood Kitchen

Blue Hot Design, LLC

Space planning + photos by Wells Design. Material selections by Blue Hot Design. Carpentry + tile by Nitz Home Improvements.

American Cherry Wood Floors

Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors

Natural grade American Cherry solid wood flooring mill direct from Hull Forest Products. Made in USA. Nationwide shipping. www.hullforest.com. 1-800-928-9602

Wayland – Full Renovation With Multiple Additions

Donelan Contracting

Kitchen with granite counters, box bay window over sink with granite counter as the sill of window, custom tile backsplash, and pot filler over stove. Project was a full house renovation with front and rear additions increasing main house by 1/3, garage addition with guest suite on 2nd floor, and enclosed heated breezeway connecting main house to new garage.

Parker Kitchen and Fireplace Remodel

CapStone Home Renovations

Parker kitchen remodel by CapStone Home Renovations, with granite countertops with an ogee edge, stained knotty alder cabinets and crown molding, hardwood floors, travertine backsplash, center island, and lighting package.

Biedermeier Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This kitchen was commissioned by a very well-known interior designer, based in central London, for her own home. She was very keen to have a kitchen inspired by Biedermeier furniture. Biedermeier was an influential style of furniture design from Germany in the early 1800s, based on utilitarian principles. It came to describe a simpler interpretation of the French Empire style of Napoleon I: with clean lines and a simple, elegant look. With this brief, a bespoke kitchen was made from maple with birds eye maple panelling and ebonised black detailing. Black granite work surfaces and black appliances all combine to create an extremely elegant kitchen with a neoclassical and sophisticated look. The design and placing of the cabinets and sink, the central island and the kitchen table all mean that this is a hugely practical kitchen, able to cater for and accommodate a large number of guests. Designed and hand built by Tim Wood

SJS Kitchen 10

Cameo Kitchens, Inc.

Project Features: Two Cabinet Colors; Custom Wood Hood; Custom Work Island with Seating Area and Built-In Microwave; Butler’s Pantry; Furniture Toe Kicks Type “C”; Fluted Pilasters; Window Valance Style # 6; Wood Fronts for Refrigerator, Dishwasher, and Wine Refrigerator; Arched Double Panel Doors; Beveled Glass; Counter Storage Unit; Kitchen Perimeter Cabinetry: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Custom Paint, Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White (# OC-130); New Canaan Beaded Inset Door and Drawer Style Island and Butler’s Pantry Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom in Cherry Wood with Sunset Finish; New Canaan Beaded Inset Door and Drawer Style Countertops: 3cm Black Thunder Granite with Pencil Round Edge (Kitchen Perimeter) and Full Bullnose (Island) Designer: Tammy Clark Photographs: Kelly Keul Duer

Pineapple Kitchen

The Sky is the Limit Design

Vince Klassen

Olympia Drive Kitchen

mackmiller design+build

Kashmire Cream Kitchen

Miramar Kitchen and Bath

The overall design of this kitchen is very traditional and encompasses an open family-friendly kitchen with plenty of seating around the peninsula to entertain. The warm tones and travertine backsplash of this kitchen create an inviting atmosphere with a cozy feel.

Luxury Condo

Palmer Design Group

photography: http://sdianejohnsonphotography.smugmug.com/

Waller Kitchen

Kitchens By Design

Cherry cabinets, shaker door style with decorative wood hood and granite countertops. Photography by Stewart Crenshaw.

Kitchen Remodel

Jim Hicks Home Improvement

The Bright Side of Life

Logan Hanes

Shenandoah, Oak, Castled, Peninsula, Lowe's, Allen and Roth Lighting, Santa Cecilia, Sensa Granite, Stainless Steel Sink, Delta Faucet, Trash Can Pull-Out

European Traditional Kitchen Remodel: Doylestown, PA

HomeTech Renovations, Inc.

This kitchen is an elegantly styled, yet comfortable space. The new space extends beyond the original "builder grade" kitchen's bounds. An expansive island features an icemaker, prep sink, roll-out storage shelves, and a 3" thick Brazilian cherry butcher block top and provides informal seating for the entire family. Raised panel, glazed, cherry cabinetry adds dimension to the space and includes an integrated mantle style hood. The raised end panels on the exposed cabinet sides convey a richer and more finished look, and a built-in apothecary cabinet provides visual interest as well as an alcove in which to house the clients' microwave. Contrasting glazed bone cabinetry was used for the island in order to give the room a dramatic punch. Hardwood floors bring warmth to the space while the custom-designed, hand-made tile plaques above the range provide a one-of-a-kind feature. High-end appliances such as the 60" Wolf double oven range, Sub Zero refrigerator, and built-in warming drawer allow for easy meal preparation. In addition to recessed down lights, ambient cove lighting is featured behind the crown molding on the upper wall cabinetry and decorative schoolhouse pendants over the island add to the period styling of the kitchen.

Edina Addition & Remodeling

Carlsen & Frank Architects

Hearthone Photo & Video

Warm Woods

User

Thanks to Ken Vaughn Photography for another great picture. This new kitchen (from the studs) is accented with a 6cm, chiseled edge granite top, and makes a bold statement. The customer who lives in the Colorado Rockies most of the year, wanted to bring a little Colorado to their Texas Home.

The Mountain House

David Acton Building Corp.

Design/Build Custom Home by David Acton Building Corp. Photograph by Jordan Huffstetler www.davidactonbuilding.com

1970s kitchen becomes great room

Keilty Remodeling LLC

Raising the sunken living room floor, reconfiguring kitchen space and installing hardwood throughout, really opened up this 1970s home.

Traditional 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!