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Traditional Kitchen Ideas

Traditional interiors follow European classical convention: symmetry, ordered millwork, a clear hierarchy between the important wall and the quiet ones. Everything is arranged around a fixed centre — a fireplace, a window bay, a chandelier — and the room reads as composed rather than assembled. It survives because the proportions are the point, not the ornament.

Applied to the kitchen, this style works best when the layout fundamentals are right first. Plan the kitchen around the work triangle — sink, stove, refrigerator — and give the island at least 100 cm of clearance on every working side. Materials do the styling here: the countertop, backsplash, and cabinet finish should read as one composed palette rather than three separate decisions.

The Traditional palette

  • Ornate crown, panelling and picture rails in eggshell white
  • Herringbone or chevron parquet in mid-tone oak
  • Deep saturated accents: bottle green, oxblood, navy
  • Layered textiles — heavy curtains, patterned rug, upholstered seating
  • Chandelier or lantern as the fixed centre of the room

Kitchen planning tips

  • Keep sink–stove–fridge within an efficient work triangle
  • Allow 100–120 cm clearance around the island
  • Run task lighting under upper cabinets, ambient overhead
  • Choose the backsplash to bridge countertop and cabinet tones

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