Normandy Designer Vince Weber, worked closely with the homeowners to create an open and spacious floorplan with timeless beauty and appeal. “The existing kitchen was isolated from the rest of the house,” says Weber. “One of the redesign goals of the homeowners was to tie the kitchen with the living room to create a ‘living kitchen’ that would function as the central gathering space for the family.” The resulting design paired timeless colors and classic inset cabinetry to give the kitchen a casual elegance. The island was designed to feel like a furniture piece, which creates a visual divide between functioning kitchen, and the informal eating and living space. Learn more about Vince Weber, the award winning designer who created this kitchen and addition: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/vince-weber/ To learn more about this award-winning Normandy Remodeling Kitchen, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/blog/2-time-award-winning-kitchen-in-wilmette

Leesburg Traditional Kitchen - Island

Synergy Design & Construction

The kitchen footprint is rather large, allowing for extensive cabinetry, a center island in addition to the peninsula, and double ovens.

Tiburon home remodel

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

A custom marble topped island. This design was a collaboration between the architect and the custom cabinet maker

Daisys New Digs: Fresh Traditional NJ Home Renovation

Michael Robert Construction

Historic Suburban Home - Emlen House

Asher Slaunwhite + Partners

When purchased by a young couple with a growing family, this historic home was fully gutted, and ready to be transformed for modern living within a traditional footprint. The remaining original details such as the three-story curved wood staircase and stone fireplace surrounds were brought back to life and highlight the updated design. Previously hidden attic windows were exposed when vaulting the third-floor ceilings.

Past Meets Present

Judith Wright Design

A custom bent hood creates height and personality to the very traditional kitchen design. Unlacquered brass pot filler as well as all hardware adds authenticity.

Shaker Kitchen Dust Grey and Navy Blue

Taylor Kitchen Design

Island with seating and pan drawers for extra storage

Open & Elegant Sellersville Kitchen & Family Room

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

Northbrook Farmhouse

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Narrow storage

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Narrow storage for small items is perfectly positioned near the ovens and pantry. Oils, bottles and baking mixes are close at hand.

Sanierung Stadthaus in Frankfurt

schöne räume ai GmbH

Blick aus dem Essbereich in die Küche

Lakeside Cottage

The Kennebec Company

Simply Kennebec Cabinets in Benjamin Moore "Tarrytown Green" with a satin finish/

Wildflower Lane, La Grange

Tate Enterprises

This kitchen remodel was for two empty nesters. Their townhouse had a small working space in the kitchen with a little breakfast nook that served more as a drop zone and storage area than functional kitchen space. We completely reconfigures the spaced by moving the sink and range to the long wall adding a beverage center and drop zone as you enter through the garage and a small island for prep and conversation. The finishes include maple stained cabinet, as they didn’t want a white kitchen, with a dark blue island . They love traveling and collecting momentous from their favorite destinations. The Italian hand blown glass pendant over the sink tied the space together and made it feel special to their style. Overall, the flow is much more functional and offers ample counter space. They love working at the island when making cookies with their grandson.

Green with Envy

Yancy Interior Design

Custom coffered ceilings

WL Kitchen & Home

We offer a wide variety of coffered ceilings, custom made in different styles and finishes to fit any space and taste. For more projects visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #cofferedceiling #customceiling #ceilingdesign #classicaldesign #traditionalhome #crown #finishcarpentry #finishcarpenter #exposedbeams #woodwork #carvedceiling #paneling #custombuilt #custombuilder #kitchenceiling #library #custombar #barceiling #livingroomideas #interiordesigner #newjerseydesigner #millwork #carpentry #whiteceiling #whitewoodwork #carved #carving #ornament #librarydecor #architectural_ornamentation

Green BoHo Kitchen

Kimberly Barr Interior Design

Modern Americana

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor. Photography by Meagan Larsen Photography

Arlington Heights

Right Angle Kitchens

Malvern Kitchen Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Classic mahogany with patina kitchen, New jersey.

WL Kitchen & Home

Classic mahogany with patina kitchen, New jersey. Beautiful hand carved pieces highlighted through a coat of Winsor & Newton patina. An Italian inspired design, highlighting the incorporation of hand carved artisanal details within key elements of the overall design. Emphasized through the use of a coat of patina, the mahogany tone contrasts effectively with the lighter materials of the countertops, backsplash, and floor. For more about this project visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com . . . #traditionalkitchen #handcarved #carving #kitchenhood #carvedhood #kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #kitchendecor #homedecor #homerenovation #kitchenmakeover #construction #woodwork #carpentry #kitchenisland #classicinterior #kitchencontractor #kitchencabinets #luxuryhomes #architecturedesign #archdigest #designinspiration #njinteriordesigner #kitchendesign #vintagekitchen #kitchenideas #elegantkitchen

Traditional Kitchen with with Island 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!