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20 Stunning Traditional Kitchens

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The traditional kitchen is one of the most popular design styles when it comes to creating a room everyone will enjoy. Traditional styling speaks to a great many people, and it's a top design choice for many families.

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Master Bathroom With White Soaking Tub

The master's simplicity continues into the bathroom. A clean, organic design is also view-oriented, with help from the marble floor and fan-shaped mosaic tile in the shower. But it's difficult to ignore the deep and inviting soaking tub, and the combination of the tub and views truly create a masterful space.

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Photo: Scott Amundson Photography. From: Andrea Swan
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What Defines a Traditional Kitchen?

The traditional kitchen allows for flexibility, but it most often relies on simple design while making way for a few bold accents. For example, a white kitchen with black granite countertops might include a standout centerpiece, like a bold red kitchen island. These design choices maintain the overall look of a traditional kitchen while adding a bit of spunk to the design.

Traditional kitchens typically incorporate painted cabinets with or without glass front doors, simple granite or laminate countertops, and hardwood floors. The best traditional kitchens lean on classic elements, while still allowing room for family fun or guest entertainment. Freshen up the look by mixing in modern or industrial elements, like unique lighting fixtures or boldly painted walls.

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Photo: Tim Lenz. From: Christine Donner
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A Singular Black Range

A stunning black 54-inch LaCanche range is spotlighted in this chef kitchen against a simple backsplash of white subway tiles. The matching 60-inch hood is custom made, graphite black with a brushed brass trim.

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Photo: Emily Followill. From: James Farmer
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A Mix of Trad and Cheeky Touches

Gleaming white subway tile offers a modern counterpoint to the traditional cabinetry in this functional kitchen Atlanta architect Norman Askins added to this traditional Southern home kitchen. Farmer added subtly cheeky leopard-print fabric on the caned chairs' upholstery to contribute a playful note. A warm traditional runner, in turn, carries the eye beyond the farmhouse sink and the stove into the heart-pine-paneled sitting room beyond them.

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Photo: Marie of InteriorsByDesign. From: C. Marie Hebson
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White Traditional Kitchen

An all-white color palette creates a crisp, fresh feel in this traditional kitchen with its stately cabinets and gorgeous marble countertops.

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Photo: Troy Thies Photography. From: Martha O'Hara Interiors
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A Navy Blue and White Kitchen

Traditional doesn't have to mean boring. This kitchen has traditional lines but uses color in a fresh way mixing classic white with bold navy cabinets with subtle turquoise undertones. A coordinating runner was used over the espresso-colored floor, which features a herringbone pattern. A classic brass light fixture and kitchen ladder were also installed.

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Photo: Chris Kendall. From: Daniel Contelmo
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A Family-Friendly Traditional Kitchen

The newly renovated kitchen makes use of a center island topped with beautiful marble, creating a large workspace for the family. Creamy cabinets paired with wood countertops and a farmhouse sink bring a trending touch to the space.

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Photo: Tomas Espinoza
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Light Bright

In many ways a classic kitchen, this one by Harrison Design with Design Galleria adds some attitude with globe lights and beautiful gold and glass sconces placed between the window frames.

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Photo: Charles H Meacham. From: Dave Stimmel
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A Striking Dose of Black in a Traditional Kitchen

A floor-to-ceiling cabinet bank with an integrated refrigerator provides storage and style in this traditional kitchen. Cook up a storm in those double ovens and then serve right on the bar — it's the perfect spot for entertaining.

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Photo: Carlos Domenech. From: Bea Pila
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Signature Sconces Add Beauty and Task Lighting

A neutral color palette complements this traditional kitchen space. The kitchen island is made of wood and features a stone countertop.

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Photo: Peter Krupenye. From: Daniel Contelmo
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Coffered Ceiling Creates Interest in Traditional Kitchen

Half-walls with built-in storage and columns help to separate the family room from the adjacent breakfast room and kitchen. A gorgeous coffered ceiling carries throughout the spaces, brightening the home and creating interest overhead.

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Photo: Jeff Borts. From: Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath
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Elegant Attention to Detail

A white marble backsplash and countertops give this traditional kitchen a luxurious finish, complementing the white cabinets and range hood.

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Photo: Brian Bieder. From: Maggie Griffin
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Shiplap Lends a Cottage Touch in This Traditional Kitchen

Four wood and wicker counter chairs line the spacious, traditional island in this crisp, white kitchen. White ceiling panels extend to the shiplap backsplash at the range with two lantern pendant lights overhead. On one side of the traditional space, a white paneled fridge is flanked by cabinets, while the dishwasher and kitchen window are on the other.

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Photo: Dan Piassick. From: M. Barnes & Co.
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Unique Detail of Exposed Beams

Exposed wood beams and a wrought iron chandelier bring texture and warmth to this pretty traditional kitchen. Pull up a barstool and keep the chef company.

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Photo: Regan Wood Photography. From: Claire Paquin
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Modern Upgrades in a Traditional Kitchen

The owners of this traditional home wanted to modernize their kitchen, so they added a spacious refrigerator, a dedicated coffee station, a home command center and other features. Cabinets were painted blue to accent the white walls. The color is Benjamin Moore's Evening Dove.

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Photo: Kristi Spouse. From: Kristi Spouse
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Traditional Kitchen With Dual Islands

Almost palatial in scope, this grand traditional kitchen features two islands and plenty of countertop surfaces for prepping and storage. For an additional touch of luxury, matching pendants help light the space in style.

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Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: DMAR Interiors
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Light and Airy Traditional Kitchen

Traditional soft gray cabinets are clad in white quartz countertops for a clean and light atmosphere. Glass upper cabinets add to the open feeling of the space.

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Classic Bones for Customization

This white kitchen is a beautiful blank canvas waiting for a family's personal touches.

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From: Ben Herzog
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Tradition Gets a Touch of Attitude

One wall of this Brooklyn kitchen is lined with windows, offering a leafy view while bringing in loads of natural light. White cabinetry and neutral surfaces ensure the graphic tile flooring steals the show. A storage-filled center island features a dark-stained wood countertop, adding contrast to the white space.

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Photo: Emily Followill. From: James Farmer
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Hidden Appliances

Glass panels in these kitchen cabinets facilitate the sly presentation of dinnerware that’s just a bit too lovely to tuck behind opaque doors. Integrated appliances like the near-invisible refrigerator at left provide modern convenience minus the heartbreak of all that stainless steel in a traditional space.

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Tribal Rug Pops in Traditional White Kitchen

To refine a kitchen and its occasional disorder, tall cabinets in crisp white provide necessary storage for optimum functionality. Choose pops of color for delicious intrigue, like this vibrant carpet runner.

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From: Drury Design
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A Distressed Island Lends Charm

The silver distressed island is the focal point of this charming traditional kitchen. White cabinetry, professional appliances and two stunning chandeliers add to the elegance. A warm hardwood floor is a nice finishing touch to the space.