Cochrane Design Victorian Villa, Clapham

Newtown Residence

Jarrett Vaughan Builders, Inc.

Kitchen

Spur Road - Edina, MN

Schrader & Companies

An abundance of living space is only part of the appeal of this traditional French county home. Strong architectural elements and a lavish interior design, including cathedral-arched beamed ceilings, hand-scraped and French bleed-edged walnut floors, faux finished ceilings, and custom tile inlays add to the home's charm. This home features heated floors in the basement, a mirrored flat screen television in the kitchen/family room, an expansive master closet, and a large laundry/crafts room with Romeo & Juliet balcony to the front yard. The gourmet kitchen features a custom range hood in limestone, inspired by Romanesque architecture, a custom panel French armoire refrigerator, and a 12 foot antiqued granite island. Every child needs his or her personal space, offered via a large secret kids room and a hidden passageway between the kids' bedrooms. A 1,000 square foot concrete sport court under the garage creates a fun environment for staying active year-round. The fun continues in the sunken media area featuring a game room, 110-inch screen, and 14-foot granite bar. Story - Midwest Home Magazine Photos - Todd Buchanan Interior Designer - Anita Sullivan

Sweet Sunnyside Residence Aspen Colorado

Eigelberger Architecture and Design

Cristof Eigelberger

Classy White with Spirit, Wood-Mode

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Wood-Mode cabinets highlight this extensive Victorian kitchen. A detailed raised panel doorstyle in classic white paired with lots of glass fronted display cabinets make this kitchen a happy place to prepare and entertain. The aqua and taupe/brick backsplash brings in hints of Southwestern styling to the home. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Beacon HIll

San Jose Kitchen Remodeling

Direct Home Remodeling, Inc.

Plenty of storage in this Traditional kitchen remodel. Our clients want to design a kitchen that would provide long term use to them and there family. They wanted to be proactive with problems you find in typical kitchen such as appliance placement, counter space and lighting. This kitchen doesn't just look great it is also designed to be a better than average chef experience. Our clients loved the red stained cabinets with crown molding, easy to clean laminate countertops and even easier to clean stainless steel appliances. They also added plenty of lighting with 8 recessed lights.

Islington Kitchen

London Contemporary

Paul Craig

Aspen Glen

Kaegebein Fine Homebuilding LLC

John Hufkner

A Traditional Country Kitchen

User

This traditionally styled kitchen was designed around the Aga, but the softly lit wine racks in walnut veneer add a contemporary touch. The floating walnut shelves balance the plasma tv screen, and this multi-functional space ensures this busy family spend time together. The bespoke larder allows all pantry items to be gathered in one place, with special storage for bread and snacks. The appliance garage ensures all surfaces are cleared of clutter, and the useful pop-up socket is used for charging mobile phones and laptops.

Client Photos

Reaume Construction & Design

Showroom Display

Venegas and Company

Harpenden family home, kitchen and utility

Alison Anderson Interiors

Navy blue kitchen with limestone effect floor tiles, antique brass handles and open shelving

Narragansett Waterfront Residence

PAUL WEBER Architecture

Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn

Boston Budget Kitchen

Liz Miller Interiors

John Gillooly/PEI

Old World Traditional Styled Kitchen

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Prior to the remodel, this kitchen was much smaller by being enclosed by a space-wasting hallway. By knocking down this hallway, we we're able to expand the kitchen and add an island with seating. This beautifully crisp kitchen is open, inviting, and has tons of decorative features from the bat wing corners to the backsplash tile.

Traditional White Kitchen, Galaxy Granite Countertops - Maple Valley, WA

Dream Home Construction

Our traditional black on white kitchen remodel feature shaker cabinets and black galaxy granite counter tops, we added a large peninsula and finish up with beautiful light natural oak wood floors, classic design that always stay up to date.

Twin Marble Islands

Artichoke

Twin islands sit centrally in this large estate kitchen.

Adams Lane Residence

Country Club Homes

Derby Hill Farm Lyme NH

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com

French Chateau

Michael Hershenson Architects

Tony Soluri Photography

Traditional Kitchen with an Integrated Sink 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!