Traditional kitchens have got to be one of my favorite styles! They are warm, inviting, and elegant, and when designed intentionally, these spaces are timeless. Want to know how to design a traditional kitchen? Here are some key elements for a traditional design.

Hardware

Mixing hardware is something I love to do. Placing knobs on doors and bar pulls or cup pulls on drawers in the same finish adds a collected over-time feel. You could consider incorporating latches for some door cabinets.

Hutch Feature

Incorporating a hutch in your kitchen is great for displaying vintage pieces or everyday dishware. You don’t need to set a large space aside for a hutch, this can be achieved by placing a wall cabinet on your countertop, you could change the finish to be different from the rest of the kitchen to make it more decorative.

Door Style

You could go for the classic shaker door and do a combination of wood and painted finishes. Why not kick it up a notch and go for a shaker door with slightly more detail or use a combination of slab top drawers with shaker doors/drawers to create more interest in the space.

Countertop

Traditional kitchens tend to use a countertop with larger veins and more movement for a natural/organic feel. You can often find an island with a wood top to help add more warmth to the space.

Decorative Elements

Hoods in traditional kitchens tend to be large and heavily detailed and create a large impact on the space.

Selecting a heavy crown moulding over flat, include legs strategically in an island or near your stove. Adding additional moulding to your toe kick.

Adding niches or shelves is a great way to add more detail to a kitchen while adding more space for storing items like spices and oils or displaying some unique décor.

Using all or any of these elements combined will help you create your dream traditional kitchen!