Traditional style kitchen
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A traditional kitchen is the heart of the home, a warm, welcoming space that is not only for cooking but also for entertaining, relaxing and even working. Therefore, it is vital to ensure that you get its design just right, both from an aesthetic and layout point of view.
There is no standard template for a traditional kitchen – however, your personality and unique style are both integral to its design. Be sure, though, that it will feature plenty of natural materials, a social space to gather and accessories to make it feel loved and lived in. These kitchen ideas will help you create a period space of your dreams.
Traditional kitchen ideas
Traditional kitchen ideas incorporate lots of warm, natural materials, such as real wood cabinetry and work surfaces. Cabinetry might well be painted in a soft, muted color, such as cream, taupe or gray – although more contemporary takes are often more brightly colored. Door furniture on cabinetry tends to have a traditional look and might be in hammered metal or tarnished copper. Traditional kitchens often include butler or Belfast sinks, ornate faucets and range ovens.
Your kitchen may complement other traditional decorating ideas in your home, or stand alone as a classic centerpiece to your family life.
1. Focus on the details
(Image credit: Ivy House Design / Kacey Gilpin)
With traditional kitchen ideas, the parts really do make the whole.
'In a traditional kitchen, the most important aspect is the small details, especially when we’re looking at the cabinet fronts and the color scheme,' explains Hanieh Pace, founder Ivy House Interiors .
'Typically, I like to use light and airy when it comes to traditional kitchens. A lot of my clients love white but with this one we wanted a pop of detail, which was the blue island.' If blue isn't your choice, then there are countless island paint color ideas to bring your space to life.
'The cabinet moldings lean more traditional. It’s not heavy but it’s also not flat. With the hardware, the polished nickel is always a timeless material to use throughout. '
2. Look to the past for inspiration
(Image credit: Nicole Michael Designs / Lauren Pressey)
The beauty of traditional-style kitchens is that they are inspired by the aesthetics of the past but function perfectly for today.
'Historically, the kitchen has always been a room with the sole function of food preparation. For this reason, the classic kitchen was rarely extravagantly decorated, or even finished with beauty in mind. Instead, function lay at the heart of good, plain kitchen design,' explains Rebecca Noakes, Head of Design & Brand Creative, John Lewis of Hungerford .
'This doesn’t mean that your traditional-inspired kitchen needs to abandon aesthetics altogether. Instead, take this tradition and transform it into a beautiful design feature.
'Practical touches, like open shelving and hanging storage, can add both function and a certain charm to kitchen design. Exposed cookware and culinary equipment, when curated with care, creates a warm and welcoming look and feel. '
This kitchen, created by Pasadena-based Nicole Michael Designs , exemplifies the look.
(Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford)
Originally used as food preparation spaces for cooks and servants in the kitchens of historic homes, kitchen islands can serve a multitude of functions today, while still evoking traditional charm.
'Just as they were once the traditional hub for kneading bread, chopping vegetables, or making jam, modern kitchen islands are now a hub for family life,' suggests Rebecca Noakes, Head of Design & Brand Creative at kitchen design company, John Lewis of Hungerford.
'These are surfaces to gather around, whether that’s for a quick breakfast, a chat and a cup of tea, a homework session, or a glass of wine while dinner’s cooking.'
4. Major on natural materials
(Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford)
The harmonious combination of expert craftsmanship, functionality and classic design make the traditional style an obvious choice when renovating your kitchen.
'Traditional kitchens have always been fashionable, and their endless appeal lies in the warmth and character this aesthetic instantly gives to any home,' says Rebecca Noakes from John Lewis of Hungerford.
'To get that traditional kitchen feel, the use of natural materials is really important – think wooden countertops or beautiful stone flooring. Color-wise, go for warming, natural colour palettes or opt for traditional white kitchen ideas.
Designing a traditional-style kitchen is all about selecting honest, natural materials and pairing them with simple finishes.'
5. Invest in a range cooker
(Image credit: Emily Davis Interiors / Kacey Gilpin )
Range cookers can be considered the jewel of a kitchen because they instantly bring a traditional feel to your space. A range cooker will not only communicate a functional yet straightforward aesthetic, but also serve as a workhorse in your daily cooking adventures.
If energy costs are a concern, take heart in knowing that cast iron ranges don’t need to be on all the time these days; newer models come in various formats that include energy-saving features, such as state of the art induction hobs and fan ovens. There are also lots of sustainable kitchen ideas that will help you to ensure that the kitchen of your dreams doesn't cost the earth.
6. Update the traditional farmhouse look
(Image credit: Studio Surface / Jenni Corti)
While farmhouse kitchen ideas could be considered the most traditional of kitchen design schemes, the look doesn't have to be stuck in the past – as Michelle Salz-Smith of California design firm, Studio Surface .
'In this property, the kitchen became the focal point of the home's great room, which includes a dining space with custom wood shelves floating across the back windows and a living area with a 20-foot-tall, split-face stone fireplace.
'On the back side, a butler’s pantry contains a sink for prep work and provides more countertop work surface as well as more storage space, all of which opens to the outside gardens via a Dutch door.
'We didn't want the ubiquitous "modern farmhouse" white kitchen, so opted for a complex sage-y taupe on the cabinets that shifts throughout the day. It couples nicely with the honed Caldia marble, bronze hardware and wood accents.'
As a balance between all-white and a green scheme, why not try both, as in these green and white kitchen ideas.
7. Fit appliances beautifully
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Built-in and bespoke cabinetry is the best way to incorporate large appliances into a traditional kitchen scheme.
'Bulky good such as refrigerators and freezers can dominate a traditional kitchen if not fully integrated into the overall design plan,' agrees Andrea Childs, Editor of Country Homes & Interiors magazine.
'Consider building out cupboards to surround the appliance, especially if choosing not to hide it behind cabinet doors.
8. Pair colored cabinets with rustic furniture
(Image credit: liam clarke)
Painted kitchen cabinet ideas are a great way of imbuing your traditional kitchen with unique personality. When paired with a rustic oak table and chairs, it also serves to give a contemporary twist to farmhouse kitchen ideas and design.
If your cabinets are in good condition but you want to give them a new lease of life – or change your color scheme – painting kitchen cabinets is an easy project.
'With a partner on hand to help and no interruptions, kitchen cabinets can be revamped in a weekend,' suggests designer and chalk-paint expert Annie Sloan .
9. Use contrasting colors to make your island stand out
(Image credit: Colin Poole)
Color blocking is on-trend at the moment and if you use it correctly, it will add a contemporary flair to a traditional design.
Your island is focal point of a traditional kitchen, so make it stand out. Try painting your kitchen island in a contrasting color to your base cabinets as an easy way to to add interest and depth to your space.
If you're unsure which colors to choose, using the color wheel provides a helpful guide to which shades will work. For a traditional kitchen scheme, choose matt hues in heritage tones such as this berry and mint combination.
10. Put a range cooker in pride of place
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A range cooker is the essential heart of any traditional kitchen but often carrying a high price tag, this is not an impulse purchase.
When it comes to adding new pieces to your home, Graham Duke of range cooker company Everhot advises homeowners follow the old adage of 'buy once and buy well'.
11. Consider materials when buying new
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When combining traditional and contemporary elements in a kitchen, it’s important to ensure that they harmonize well in order to prevent the space feeling disjointed. To prevent this, be mindful of the materials you choose.
‘A modern kitchen will feel so much more at home in a traditional house if it's made from proper timber – it will still retain its up-to-date aesthetic but will have a sense of lasting solidity that reflects the building itself,' advises Fred Horlock, head of store design, Neptune .
12. Incorporate marble for a luxe look
(Image credit: Perrin & Rowe)
A pared-back design allows statement materials to shine through. Here, cabinetry painted in a beautiful soft blue offsets the magnificent marble backsplash and countertop. The scheme is perfectly complemented with a traditional butler’s sink, while Perrin & Rowe’s Athenian mixer tap in aged brass with porcelain handles adds a warm accent.
If marble isn't for you, you can still bring a luxe look to your kitchen countertop ideas with stone, granite or composite materials. In fact, the best kitchen countertop materials include all of these.
13. Use wallpaper to layer a traditional kitchen
(Image credit: Woodchip & Magnolia)
While hanging wallpaper in the kitchen was once an unconventional choice, it's become a firm favorite in both contemporary and traditional kitchens as an easy way to update your space. Playful prints will also bring charm to any country wallpaper ideas for kitchens.
Nina Tarnowski founder of wallpaper designer Woodchip & Magnolia , suggests 'transforming an outdated kitchen by introducing an eye-catching patterned wallpaper. Avoid anything too overpowering. A charming print in calming shades such as taupe, off-white or blush will give an instant and affordable refresh to tired walls, while keeping the space light and airy.'
14. Include a traditional butler's sink
(Image credit: Villeroy & Boch)
Kitchen sink ideas can be used to set the tone of a traditional kitchen. The timeless design of a butler's sink makes it a veritable traditional kitchen icon. Originally designed for use by the staff in grand households, they are renowned for their durability, elegant looks and generous size. We love this double-bowl butler sink with patterned exterior from Villeroy & Boch .
While you wouldn't generally use a butler's in a bathroom, a deep porcelain basin is also a key element of traditional bathroom ideas.
15. Pick a bold color for a contemporary twist
(Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford)
The simple squared panel style of Shaker cabinetry is one that suits almost any kitchen. Painted in a deep forest green shade and paired with oak worktops and brass accessories, this design by John Lewis of Hungerford creates a warm and cozy heart for a Victorian home.
If you want to explore green kitchen ideas but you are searching for a paler shade, olive, mint, sage and apple may suit you better.
16. Choose a traditional kitchen dresser
(Image credit: Sustainable Kitchens)
The humble dresser started life as a practical kitchen storage solution, but has now become a statement piece for a classic kitchen. Mirroring the elegant style of the room’s cabinetry, this dresser from Sustainable Kitchens features large glazed doors to show off crockery and cookware, transforming storage into décor.
17. Choose a farmhouse table
(Image credit: Sanderson Design Group)
Prioritizing flexibility and practicality, and brimming with warmth and character, the farmhouse look takes inspiration from centuries of kitchen designs. Covering the walls with a heritage print in a warming colour lends a homely feel to the space.
Ben Pentreath’s recoloration of William Morris’ designs sees the Willow Bough wallpaper given a new life in Tomato and Olive. Its red hue brings out the rich tones of the wooden furniture, while mismatched fabrics, also from the collection, give a laid-back look to upholstered chair seats.
18. Don't overlook lighting
(Image credit: Industville)
When you are redesigning your cookspace, kitchen lighting ideas can often get overlooked. However, effective illumination is critical to both the atmosphere and functionality of a space.
An industrial metal pendant, such as the Brooklyn flat light in a pewter or copper finish from Industville makes a striking feature over an island or dining table, and adds to the authentic personality of the space .
19. Create a bright and airy space with patio doors
(Image credit: herringbone kitchen)
Small, dark kitchens are often the curse of traditional homes. However, adding patio doors floods the room with light, while positioning your kitchen island facing towards the back yard provides an ever-changing view while cooking.
Pick a nature-inspired shade for cabinetry to create harmony between the outside and in. This kitchen is by Herringbone .
20. Create an eat-in kitchen
(Image credit: VSP Interiors)
Traditional kitchens in homes always had the dining table at the center and this is something you can easily recreate to create a homey, inviting feel. This type of kitchen layout idea is particularly useful in smaller rooms, since the kitchen table can double up as prep space, too.
In this kitchen by Henriette von Stockhausen of VSP Interiors , which specializes in decorating traditional interiors, the dresser is given priority, too, with practical cookware kept behind closed doors and prettier china and cookware on display behind the doors.
What is traditional kitchen style?
Traditional kitchen ideas are informed by the kitchens and pantries of the past. Think solid wood framed cabinets, stone or wooden countertops and flooring, and details such as coving and molding.
'Solidity and functionality are key, but with a level of design and craftmanship that speaks to the skills of the past,' says Andrea Childs, Editor of Country Homes & Interiors magazine.
How can I make my kitchen look traditional?
Even in a modern house, a kitchen can be given a more traditional look. Painted cupboards, thick wood countertops, brass or ironwork handles and knobs, will all help to create the look.
'How you accessorize is also key,' says Andrea Childs. 'Think about adding a dresser or open shelves and displaying vintage china or copper pans to give a traditional look.'
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A Sense of History
Traditional style is rooted in timeless design influences from the past: imagine a 19th century English estate, a French chateau or a Tuscan villa. While it may be brand new and full of modern amenities, the overall sense is that a traditional kitchen has heritage.
So What Does a Traditional Kitchen Look Like?
Among all the design styles, traditional kitchen design is the most stately. From generous crown molding to decorative carved accents and fluted columns, elegant details and embellishments give traditional kitchens their classic look:
- A raised panel door style is a common choice for traditional kitchen cabinets. Choose a door with an elaborate profile or beaded detail for a more regal, romantic vibe. Opt for a simple beveled panel to keep things less formal.
- Selecting an ogee edge for your countertops adds a traditional touch.
- Amp up character by using backsplash tile. Consider ornate tile shapes (Arabesque), more complex patterns (herringbone, basket weave) or custom inlays.
- Decorative enhancements, like furniture-style legs and corbels, can take your traditional kitchen island to the next level.
Warm and Welcoming Colors
A traditional kitchen color palette is typically warm, inviting and familiar:
- Deep stains that showcase the beauty of wood, like Autumn Blush, Kaffe or Chestnut, are popular choices for traditional rooms. Using a glaze finish technique with a stain adds even more richness and dimension by accentuating the details of your door style.
- Painted cabinetry in understated neutrals, like Cottage or Moonshine, is well-suited for a traditional kitchen style too. (Want a less formal look? Consider pairing a traditional door style with a brighter or bolder paint color.)
A Style That Comes Naturally
Avoid glossy, manmade materials in your traditional space. Instead, opt for softer, natural materials, such as:
- Granite, marble or soapstone countertops
- Hardwood flooring or floor tile made from slate, limestone or terra cotta
- Bronze, nickel and pewter hardware with a matte finish
Orderly Layout
Symmetry and balance are trademarks of traditional kitchen design. As an example, you might center your range hood on a wall and flank it with matching glass door wall cabinets. Or, install three equally spaced pendant lights above a center island or peninsula.
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A traditional-style kitchen combines the features of the classics in a modern reading, country, ethnic design trends. The most attractive features of this style are: simplicity, practicality, versatility, restraint, originality, which can be achieved with the help of ethnic elements. If you are looking for your “golden mean”, traditional design is the best solution.
Modern classic features and options
Classical style is associated with luxury, elegance, aristocratism, for its implementation you need to follow a lot of rules. The modern version is freer, lighter, it is more allowed, but harmony, aesthetics, and sophistication are preserved.
Neoclassical style never goes out of style. What color to give preference?
- White: traditional, classic furniture color. A completely white set visually expands the scope of space, looks airy. You can complement the design with gilding, brown elements, beige.
- Pastel range: delicate, pale shades of pink, green, blue, lavender refresh the space.
- Textured brown is just as popular as the first. This tone is non-marking, the natural beauty of natural wood, exquisite texture is emphasized.
Appropriate finishes are required to make the interior look cohesive:
- Walls: vinyl wallpaper, matt paint, decorative plaster, panels.
- Floors: solid board, parquet, tiles, laminate.
- Ceilings: white, matt - painted or stretched.
The traditional classic never gets boring, it allows you to implement a lot of author's ideas in the interior of the kitchen.
Ethnic trends in design
Each country has its own decoration and decoration nuances. If you add ethnic motifs to any interior, you can get an unusual, exclusive space design.
- Moroccan sultry motives
A few characteristic motifs will make the room more interesting. Typical Moroccan elements are: mosaic tiles, colored glass, textured textiles, carved wood furniture, unusual dome-shaped lamps. Ordinary neoclassic will play out if you add a typical Moroccan mosaic apron to finish the work area.
- Arabic style
The main design elements are complex, openwork patterns, arabesque prints, juicy shades: gold, blue, red, emerald. The furniture is also unusual - polygonal tabletops, tables decorated with glass mosaics. To stylize the kitchen, choose dishes with Arabic prints, vases, painted bowls.
- Mysterious Africa
African style is one of the most expensive, because it is not easy to find authentic decorative items, dishes, lamps. Rough wooden furniture, ceramic decor, plants, wicker lamps are supposed.
- Hot India
Figurines depicting gods, chased crockery, carved decor, bright colors, and mosaics make you think of India.
- Japanese minimalism
Easiest to implement as minimalism leaves little room for creativity. The main feature is practicality. This style is recommended for small kitchens. To add a piece of Japan, choose light furniture without decor, glass skins, images of sakura, hieroglyphs, roller blinds, stylized lamps and dishes, zoning is done using light mobile partitions.
- Lavender Provence
This is a French version of the country, based on rough furniture, light, pastel colors, simple but elegant textiles. At the heart are blue, white, milky, lavender colors.
- Slavic ethnicity
Associated with a wooden frame, tower. To stylize the kitchen, use typical decor and furnishings: nesting dolls, chests, homespun cloth, massive wooden furniture, decorative panels with prints from Slavic fairy tales.
Features of traditional design
- Natural colors, dominated by shades of chocolate, olive, milky, cream, pastel colors, pearl tone.
- Preference is given to natural materials - wood, metal, stone, glass, but it is allowed to use MDF - an excellent imitation of solid wood with excellent user characteristics.
- The background for the headset is a light finish without unnecessary decor, painting, prints.
- Textiles play a special role - curtains, napkins, stylish covers for furniture, a tablecloth on the table, if necessary, the usual, traditional curtains can be replaced with roller blinds.
- Decor is simpler than in the usual classics: carving, stucco, forging are allowed, but in minimal quantities.
How to choose furniture?
To make the set functional and comfortable, the main thing is to choose the right layout:
- Linear: for a small or narrow room, the furniture is installed along one wall.
- Corner: the most popular type of layout that suits almost any room. Furniture is placed along two walls at a right angle. This option allows you to 100% implement the triangle rule.
- Parallel option: set along the walls opposite each other. Suitable for a spacious or walk-through kitchen. In the center, you can install a dining group, if possible.
- U-shaped layout: such a kitchen will be roomy, harmonious, especially in a classic style. Recommended for premises of the correct form, at least 12 sq.m.
- Island: the island is an additional functional element, it is located on it - a place for eating, a sink, a hob, storage areas.
To choose the right furniture, pay attention to the following points:
- Personal requirements for the kitchen: how often will the kitchen be used, how often do you cook, what needs to be stored, how much free space is there.
- Dining area: there are two options - installed in the kitchen itself or outside it (if there is a dining room, studio type apartment or open plan, the living room is combined with the kitchen).
- Color range: traditional style implies a light, natural range, without acid tones.
- Materials: wood and MDF panels are basic for the kitchen, the second option is much cheaper. MDF is also durable, resistant to stress, aesthetic, environmentally friendly. The surface of MDF is covered with enamel, film, plastic. Note that gloss for neoclassical and traditional style is not the best choice.
- Internal filling: pay attention to the number of shelves, drawers, storage section.
- Countertop: modern manufacturers offer options in ceramic, steel, stone, wood, MDF, glass and more. Anyone will fit into the neoclassic, except for stainless steel.
Like the classic, the modern version requires a lot of space, but for a small kitchen you can choose a set, ordering furniture with the smallest possible depth. The composition is best performed symmetrical, harmonious, balanced. If there is not enough natural lighting, it is necessary to consider additional - central, auxiliary, spot for work areas. Do not overcrowd the space with patterns, prints - all decor should be combined with each other, creating a holistic image.
A bespoke kitchen is the best solution because it allows you to plan your space in the most efficient way.
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What can't you do without in a classic style kitchen interior?
The classic interior of the dining room and kitchen is a unique and incredibly interesting design trend that can fill the atmosphere with special comfort, warmth and beauty. Today we will show you the main elements of the classic style that will help you make your kitchen unique and incredibly beautiful.
1. Architectural details
Traditional kitchens are characterized by attention to detail. This kitchen is filled with many decorations and unusual architectural elements such as arches, mouldings, beams, dark wood bezels hiding the refrigerator, a hood, chandeliers, stylish furniture and exquisite twisted island legs. Each item here has authentic details, which gives the atmosphere expressiveness and eccentricity.
2. Decor of furniture fronts: inserts and framing
The shape and appearance of cabinets is a very important element of the kitchen interior, which sometimes determines the style direction. For example, frameless models with doors without hinges are typical for modern styles. A variety of inserts and frames of drawers and doors, artsy bronze or brass handles and other fittings bring vintage notes to the atmosphere.
3. Glazed cabinet and antique finishes
An integral part of many classic kitchens are exquisite sets, which always include a cabinet with glass doors. Antique or artificially aged furniture is also a good option. Look how elegant the snow-white rack with glass doors and dark brass handles looks! But be careful - sometimes "antique" parts look fake.
4. Embossed doors
You won't see flat fronts in classic interior design. Unlike modern stylistic trends, the classics are distinguished by a variety of decorations. One of the characteristic features of the style is the embossed cabinet doors. Many options for embossed furniture decorations will allow you to choose exactly what you like.
5. Mixing styles and finishes
Often in traditional kitchens you can find a combination of several types of decor and different colors. For example, furniture around the perimeter can be one color, and the island can be another. But you don't have to stop at a two-tone palette! You can give your color to each area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen - the breakfast nook, pantry, cooking area and so on. Do not be afraid to use contrasting colors and different finishes - the main thing is that they all harmonize with each other and do not violate the overall style.
6. Decorative inserts on cabinet doors
The classic design of the kitchen opens up truly limitless possibilities for decorating cabinets, especially when it comes to glazed doors. Faceted or antique glass framed with wooden slats or thin metal mesh - this is only a small part of the design options for cabinets.
7. Cornices, brackets and moldings
In accordance with the rule “the more the better”, it is not at all necessary to limit yourself to decorating furniture. Why not decorate the consoles and cornices with carvings, and add stucco molding in the space between the cabinets?
8. Architectural furnishing details
The classic interior, as we have already said, is replete with various decorations, exquisite details and accents. In this kitchen, for example, the focus is on the original vanity cabinet, equipped with racks in the form of elegant columns. Please note: the depth of the cabinet is somewhat greater than that of the cabinets located against the same wall. This gives the interior a special expressiveness and makes it more interesting.
Often in traditional kitchens you can find islands decorated with columns or pilasters, furniture “hovering” above the floor, or an extractor hood stylized as a chimney. This is exactly what you can see in this photo.
9. Unusual sinks
The antique style sink is another iconic element of classic cuisine. Artfully crafted sinks are very popular because of their sophisticated look.
10. Luxurious countertop materials
Expressive sculptural marble, walnut and granite are some of the most popular choices for countertops. And today there are many artificial quartz materials that look the same as marble, but are lighter and less expensive.
11. Rich illumination system
Traditional kitchens boast crystal or bronze chandeliers, wall sconces in the form of lanterns, which are more typical for the dining room. Such lighting allows you to create a festive and even solemn atmosphere in the kitchen, turning it from a utilitarian room into a place for receiving guests.
12. Custom made hoods
Wooden hoods or chimney styling are not the only options for a classic kitchen. Metal, plastered and even stone - they are often decorated with moldings and carved columns.
Gypsum hood can be a real decoration of the interior, but you need to remember that gypsum is much heavier than wood. Therefore, it will look best in a kitchen where there are no hanging cabinets.
13. Niches and ledges
The classical style in the interior is created, first of all, by architectural details. One of such small but expressive details is a niche in the wall behind the stove.
Recesses on both sides of the slab allow you to hide the ventilation system, which plays not only a decorative but also a functional role.
14. Tall cabinets “with a secret”
A modern kitchen, even antique-styled, cannot do without household appliances. This stained wood cabinet hides a refrigerator.
15. Spacious sideboards
This furniture has migrated to the classic kitchen from the living rooms.