8 Traditional Kitchen Designs to Try for Classic Look

Add (Some) Color

Bianca Ecklund adds texture and color to a timeless kitchen with mostly white elements. Navy cabinets (Benjamin Moore’s Deep Secret) enhance depth and dimension.

Prioritize a Functional Layout

Traditional kitchens focus on practicality. This Design Hutch kitchen, with peninsula seating and ample workspace, ensures a functional, family-friendly, and comfortable layout.

Seek Out Durable Surfaces

For a young family's kitchen renovation, Malka Helft of Think Chic Interiors chose durable Dekton porcelain for countertops and backsplash, ensuring a sophisticated yet resilient design.

Focus on Symmetry

Traditional style emphasizes symmetry, as seen in this Bria Hammel Interiors kitchen. Balanced elements create a harmonious feel, avoiding juxtaposition and contrast.

Use Warm Tones

Mimi Meacham of Marian Louise Designs achieved a timeless kitchen look with custom lanterns and petite sconces flanking the stove, adding soft pops of color and warmth.

Create Plenty of Storage

A Bria Hammel Interiors kitchen boasts ample storage space with numerous cabinets and drawers, ensuring every kitchen tool is properly organized and out of sight.

Tap Into Your Home's History

David and Stephen St. Russell of Renovation Husbands renovated their Boston home's kitchen to blend its Victorian roots with modern comforts.

Mix Traditional With Modern

Bianca Ecklund adds texture and color to a timeless kitchen with mostly white elements. Navy cabinets (Benjamin Moore’s Deep Secret) enhance depth and dimension.