Beautiful Traditional Kitchens

Open bookshelves and full overlay cherry cabinets provide pantry storage and tie this dining room into the adjacent kitchen. An ornate antique carving from an old church customizes this highly functional piece.

White cabinets, white walls, light gray granite countertops and stainless steel appliances keep this traditional kitchen light and airy.

White kitchen cabinets and white countertops act as a canvas for colorful artwork and dishes that adorn the walls. An angled island separates this open kitchen from the living area.

This Neoclassical kitchen features white raised-panel cabinet doors and recessed drawerheads. The dining table of this eat-in kitchen is built into the peninsula and consists of carved white furniture legs and a dark wooden top.

Elegant yet subtle, handcrafted details in this traditional kitchen include carved onlays at the top of the wall cabinets, a mural of leaves and flowers painted above the cooktop, and the inlaid rope pattern in the floor around the island.

The cherry-stained island is topped with a dark stone counter and white trough sink, contrasted by white wall cabinets with a butcher block countertop. White subway tiles and yellow paint keep this traditional kitchen cheerful.

Matching tile backsplashes over the sink and cooktop spice up white cabinets, black countertops and hardwood flooring.

In this traditional kitchen, the cherry wood used for the island and the custom-built breakfast hutch to provide warmth and richness against the cool blue-gray walls and white cabinets used elsewhere.

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This contemporary classic kitchen is an entertainer’s dream, with a large angled island split into zones for

food prep, cooking and socializing. Mullioned French doors, a bay window and two skylights connect this space to the outdoors.

For the true connoisseur, a wine room with wooden storage rack and nearby tasting counter is a must. A prep sink and paneled dishwasher complete the wet bar.

An arched-top window and antique French buffet make the sink area a natural focal point. Dark granite countertops and cognac-stained maple cabinets complete the formal yet comfortable style.

In addition to a cooktop, this kosher kitchen includes two sinks, two ovens and two microwaves. White panels that match the cabinetry conceal the refrigerator and two dishwashers. The range and hood serve as the room’s focal point.

This gourmet kitchen includes multiple workstations. The cooking zone features a six burner Wolf range and hammered copper ventilation hood, while the island offers a prep area with a sink and wide mahogany counter.

Traditional cabinetry accommodates modern amenities. Built-in appliances include a refrigerator, double wall oven and espresso maker. The downdraft ventilation system behind the cooktop lowers when not in use.

Notable elements of this reproduction French-style kitchen include wrought-iron stools with black-and-white striped seats and cabinets with sanded edges and beaded inset glass doors.

Heavy crown molding tops dark cherry cabinetry and helps create a decorative soffit and a glass-front display cabinet. Tall pull-out storage columns flank an integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator.

Square, raised-panel kitchen cabinetry runs along three walls, interrupted only by appliances and a window. Matching panels conceal a built-in refrigerator and trash compactor. A barbell-shaped island puts the gas cooktop near the sink and wall oven, with seating space on the other end.

Elegant green marble counters and floors work alongside cream-colored Corian countertops on the lower level of the kitchen island. Rich floral swags and gleaming cherry wood pillars complete the look.

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Open shelves and a playful color scheme give this small kitchen an airy feel. Black and white vinyl flooring tiles complement the retro look of the vintage refrigerator, which was purchased at a flea market. Laminate countertops also keep costs low.

Keeping the design simple stretches the space in this small kitchen. Costs were kept low by restoring old pieces. Vintage cabinets salvaged from a local 1930s home add a retro feel to the modern kitchen. The clean vertical lines of budget-friendly beaded board soften the modern space and create an appealing texture.

The charming hardwood floors, high ceilings, and abundant storage in this tiny 6x10-foot kitchen provided the perfect base for this facelift. Keeping existing appliances, this kitchen upgrade stayed within the tight budget.

Do-it-yourself skills and paint were primarily responsible for freshening up this homey kitchen. Deemed worthy of preservation, vintage home-crafted cabinets were simply painted with an earthy shade, as were the floor, walls, and ceiling.

White paint and ceramic tile were price-wise choices for prolonging the lives of still-sturdy cabinets, counters, and backsplashes. Like the soft, painted finish on the cabinets and window frames, matte ceramic-tile countertops add a timeless touch.

Cabinets are updated with a coat of paint, new hardware, and opaque glass fronts. Color bursts onto the all-white scene with a green and red mosaic tile backsplash, multicolor vinyl floor tiles, and a tomato-red laminate countertop.

Black-painted tiles on the backsplash complement the checkerboard pattern of the vinyl flooring. The warm tone of the painted cabinetry creates an inviting space that is enhanced by the soft look of the sage green walls above.

Red crackle paint on the walls and distressed yellow cabinetry add authenticity to a fresh country look. The budget was met by sticking with the builder’s neutral vinyl flooring and splurging on a new white tile countertop.

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A five-burner gas cooktop highlights this kitchen's cooking zone. Custom birch cabinets with a buttercream finish and brown glaze provide subtle elegance to the space, and the diagonal entertainment center made with cherry wood matches the kitchen's island countertop.

Custom birch cabinetry from Plato Woodwork features a painted buttercream finish with a brown glaze. Egg-and-dart molding paired with 3-inch crown molding complements the cabinets’ inset doors with beaded face frames.

A dropped barrel vault ceiling and furniture-look cabinetry create a cozy feeling in this kitchen. Furniture details include the island’s legs, pilasters and bun feet, and integrated appliances with matching cabinet fronts.

White Shaker-style cabinets stacked to the ceiling flank a Wolf range with double ovens. Chrome bin pulls, beadboard wall panels, valance toe kicks and furniture legs on the island give this kitchen a traditional farmhouse feel.

Maple cabinets, painted cream with amber glaze, and matching columns at the range and dining bar, create a clean, classic look. A furniture-style alder island complements the earthy tones of the brown sucuri granite countertops and hardwood flooring.

One wall of the kitchen can be a combination hutch and beverage center. Glass-front upper cabinets provide the perfect backdrop for the glass-front wine chiller. Deep base drawers offer storage space for linens, dinnerware or special serving pieces.

Alternating upper cabinets with windows keeps this kitchen from feeling enclosed. A monochromatic, neutral color palette for countertops, floors and cabinets allows decorative items such as the Oriental rug to make a statement.

Large square stone tiles grace the kitchen floor while 4-inch wall tiles in light brown, tan and cream complement the dark brown countertops and white, raised-panel cabinets. A small peninsula adds workspace and defines the eating and cooking areas.

A little bit traditional: White raised-panel cabinets with beaded face frames and glass insets, contrasted by an antiqued and distressed island in a dark finish. A little bit Tuscan: Terra cotta floors, hand-forged wrought-iron corbels, and a hand-painted mural inset behind the cooktop.

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Floor-to-ceiling storage cabinets provide a place to integrate a built-in desk. These beaded inset cabinets have an autumn maple finish with a black glaze.

This kitchen’s large white beadboard island stands out against the beaded, cherry-stained perimeter cabinets. Sparing use of upper wall cabinets allowed the homeowners to retain their windows and natural light.

The gas cooktop, refrigerator, double oven and sink are placed in a convenient work triangle in this shallow u-shaped kitchen.

Achieve a country manor look with stone walls, lamp-style chandeliers and wood cabinets with a dark brown stain.

Staggering cabinet and drawer heights adds another element to the design of this hutch. A built-in wine rack, ample counter space and nearby sink allow this area to serve as a buffet, bar or butler’s pantry.

Designing a table at one end of the mahogany-topped island provided an informal dining area. Floor-to-ceiling inset cabinets with a cream-colored painted finish balance out the black island cabinetry and reddish-brown stone tile floors.

A tall pantry cabinet combined with glass-door upper cabinets, open shelving and a wine rack serves as both a china hutch and wet bar. A 4-inch-high mosaic tile backsplash, black countertop, and black traditionally styled faucet and bar sink polish off the space.

This massive estate-style kitchen includes a custom table featuring the same granite as the two kitchen islands. Using cream-colored tile for the floors and backsplash balances out the dark cabinetry and countertops.

The light-colored granite island countertop on the island complements the stone tile backsplash, while the appliqué on the wooden range hood matches the island’s cottage black finish and the black granite perimeter counters.

Flat-panel cherry wood cabinetry from Decor is finished in a Victorian cherry stain on the wall and base units, rope and crown molding, and the decorative ceiling coffer. Pear-colored walls and multi-hued narrow-plank floors keep the kitchen from getting too dark.

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This kitchen island features rich cherry wood with a black glaze and furniture-like moldings. The lighter perimeter cabinetry and the bright white tin ceiling serve as a cheery contrast to the island.

A Juparana Bordeaux granite countertop complements the warm glow of the perimeter’s birch cabinetry, which is painted yellow with a brown glaze. Recessed lighting and warm downlight pendants reflect light on the white tin ceiling to keep this room bright.

Desk areas in the kitchen don’t have to be unsightly. This computer workstation matches the Victorian style of its surroundings. Plenty of cabinet space offers storage to tuck away projects and papers when they’re not needed.

Individual touches like a tumbled marble and glass backsplash, pierced metal light fixtures and playful window treatments give this room a whimsical character. Glass-paneled cabinets with in-cabinet lights highlight decorative dishware and artwork.

Dual cooktops call for dual vent hoods. Distressed and glazed maple custom panels match the cabinetry and feature a tile inset that repeats the backsplash pattern. Diagonal 4-inch tiles are in the same black absolute and juperana granite as the countertops.

A bold olive green wall with a 1920s poster provides a striking contrast to the neutral hues of the floor tiles and raised-panel cabinets. The inspiration? A Cole Haan shoebox.

Maple cabinets and antique French terra cotta floors blend harmoniously with the white, seashell-flecked Eurostone countertops. The iridescent, recycled-glass, tile backsplash contains a bit of green that hints at the olive-colored walls.

Ranges can slide into an island as easily as cooktops can. Using the same cabinetry to create a home office near the kitchen helps the two areas blend together in this open space.

Wrapping granite around structural supports incorporates them into the kitchen design. An island chimney hood keeps sightlines open. Wooden cabinets and a red wall warm up the built-in stainless steel appliances.

A 60-inch Wolf range with turned legs on either side, accompanied by a tile backsplash with display niche and wooden hood with a mantel, directs all eyes toward this cooking center.