15 Traditional-Style Kitchens That Are Charming And Functional

Classic & practical

The kitchen feels classic and current. “It was important that we modernize the space without making it overly trendy,” says homeowner Karina Marcovitch.

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Sophisticated & formal

Old-world elegance

Homeowner Christine Murphy chose white finishes for a fresh bright aesthetic in her newly laid-out kitchen. The white quartz countertops and backsplash blend into the neutral background, letting the country-style elements shine.

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Dreamy white kitchen

It’s all in the details: a herringbone-patterned backsplash inlay, leaded-glass upper cabinet doors, sparkling glass knobs and polished nickel pulls make this all-white kitchen feel extra special. 

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Gilded accents

Custom home builder Kate Vance knew that an all-white kitchen was on the menu for her new house in Kelowna, B.C. “White is fresh, timeless and peaceful – I’ll never tire of it,” she says.

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Modern touch

Charming clear glass schoolhouse pendant lights were the design inspiration for this kitchen. “I just fell in love with them,” says homeowner Lydia Kunicki, “maybe because I’m a teacher.”

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Functionality above all else

“When I first saw the space, it was apparent that the layout was not working,” says Trish. “So I redesigned the kitchen with a working triangle in mind to make it more functional.”

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Timeless and open

When it came to the look, Erin and Alexis agreed the space should evoke a modern elegance – a steamlined, contemporary design combined with beautiful, timeless accents. 

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Fresh look for a traditional home

The kitchen, newly expanded to include an eat-in area, boasts nautical-chic white shaker-style cabinets with brass hardware, warm wood accents, spherical flush-mount light fixtures and subtle hits of blue.

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Earth tones

With its crisp white cabinetry, warm walnut accents and quartz countertops, the chic kitchen now boasts a fresh look within the original layout.

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Pop of personality

The kitchen exemplifies the comfortable contemporary look carried throughout the house. The wide Shaker-style cabinetry and crown moulding are clean transitional elements that offer subtle character.

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Vintage farmhouse flair

Homeowner Christine Murphy chose white finishes for a fresh bright aesthetic in her newly laid-out kitchen. The white quartz countertops and backsplash blend into the neutral background, letting the country-style elements shine.

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Industrial edge

Classic elements like marble and recess-panelled cabinetry keep the kitchen of this Calgary house timeless, while factory-style pendant lights and open shelves add industrial charm.

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Serene hues

The original kitchen was well designed, so Manon was mainly tasked with updating aesthetics here. Dated cabinets were replaced with new ones with Shaker-style lacquered MDF doors. 

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Traditional English style

The cabinets’ moody green colour anchors the space. Its expanse is broken up by warm unlacquered brass hardware, Caesarstone counters, and crisp subway tile in the window nook. 

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