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Classic Kitchen Ideas

From the use of enduring colours to the inclusion of time-honoured materials, classic kitchen ideas focus on ways to make a cooking space remain ageless through the passing trends. Long-stay features that will be functional throughout all stages of life are prioritised to shape an interior that will stand the test of time. Classic kitchen designs also reduce the need to redecorate or renovate at a later point- besides a quick spruce up - offering a safe bet for style-conscious households, as well as an investment for developers and landlords.

1. The original neutral

Enjoy everlasting style by choosing white, as seen in @_numbersixtysix's home. With countless ways to customise it, this shade will last for many years.

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1. The original neutral

Fresh and light, white transcends trends and continues to remain relevant for home interiors. It provides a blank canvas that successfully pairs with a variety of colours and styles – allowing homeowners to accessorise with the latest looks, like @_numbersixtysix's bold black handles. If your space is well lit, softer shades of porcelain offer the same classic finish with a more muted feel.

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2. Forever fashionable grey

Pick a modern classic, like @just_another_house_reno, with soft grey. Its neutral quality makes it a popular choice for interiors, which shows no sign of slowing.

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2. Forever fashionable grey

The last decade has seen a love affair blossom between homeowners and grey interiors. Available in cool and warm tones, it can be used as a companion for bold colours to achieve a whimsical feel or be mixed with heritage shades for a timeless scheme, as highlighted by @just_another_house_reno. Paler choices help smaller spaces appear more expansive, which is good for compact floorplans. By contrast, darker hues draw in a space for a more intimate effect in larger areas.

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3. Stay true with blue

An enduring colour choice, blue captures a feeling of calm and tranquillity, making it a mainstay in interiors, just like @1902_edwardianterrace's cooking space.

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3. Stay true with blue

Thanks to its refined quality that brings a sense of quiet to a space, blue is a well-established colour for classic cooking spaces and works harmoniously with other areas of a home too. Dusky tones, just like @1903_edwardianterrace, are reminiscent of stately properties and result in an expensive feel that works well alongside other classic materials, such as glass, pewter and stone.

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4. Staple shaker style

Rely on a kitchen classic with a shaker-style front. Adding character and a time-honoured look, this framed design will be an investment especially for rentals.

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4. Staple shaker style

This timeless, five-piece design has remained in homes for centuries, making it a great candidate for a classic room. Our selection features both real timber and wood-effect styles, helping to capture the traditional look whilst being mindful of budget. For a hint of modernity, or to increase the sense of simplicity even further, opt for handleless.

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5. Enduring details

Recreate the look of handcrafted furniture by opting for an in-frame design. The additional border that spans a door-front adds quality and a timeless edge.

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5.Enduring details

In-frame styles, those that feature a decorative border around a door-front, offer detail to a scheme in an understated way. The effect catches the eye, putting the beauty of cabinetry at the centre of a design, and enhancing its classic calibre. These options also mimic the appearance of freestanding furniture, acting as another way to illude the passage of time.

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6. Everlasting islands

Multifunctional islands are a great classic kitchen idea. The extra storage, seen in @brennans_big_build's design, caters for families now and in the future.

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6. Everlasting islands

Planning ahead is a key consideration to achieving a classic look, which is why an island design is one of the easiest ways to make a room future-proof. As shown by @brennans_big_build, this flexible option offers additional workspace that can take on numerous roles throughout the day, whether it is for cooking or entertaining. It also provides more storage catering for clutter that is acquired with time.

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7. Long-stay surfaces

Take @my_cheshire_barn's lead when choosing a counter. White surfaces maintain a fresh feel that teams well with many colours and trends over time.

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7. Long-stay surfaces

Simplicity and sophistication is at the heart of a classic cooking space, and white surfaces, with their neutral tone, are an obvious choice. They naturally reflect light, creating a space that is bright to cook and complete chores in. Meanwhile, the bare tone makes it easy to style with a wide variety of colours and trends, as seen in @mycheshirebarn's space, which has a clean feel that lets other decor and accessories take the spotlight.

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8. Classic curves

Keep plumbing understated with the refined style of a swan neck tap. The curved design offers a model look that suits a classic scheme.

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8. Classic curves

The fundamental rule when creating an ageless interior is to avoid anything linked with identifiable trends or time periods. When it comes to plumbing, a swan neck tap is a model design. The curved style stands apart from any particular era while blending effortlessly into the background. A choice of materials, from chrome to stainless steel, also makes it easy to find a finish that meets any decor of choice.

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9. Harmonise handles

Add perennial materials that age well and can be mixed and matched around a variety of looks, such as classic chrome handgrips.

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9. Harmonise with handles

Being faithful to a timeless aesthetic means ensuring each feature works together in the best way possible. Chrome handles are an excellent starting point, as the bright, reflective finish gives a sharp, crisp look that is easily coordinated with other elements in a room. Even more cohesion can be achieved by choosing accessories in the same material for a uniform finish.

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10. Walk on wood

Inject warmth and character to a cooking space with the eternal style of a wooden floor, and watch on with pleasure as it inevitably improves with age.

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10. Walk on wood

A wooden floor introduces texture, colour, and character to a cooking space without dating the room. The evergreen appeal of this natural option is clear - it is cosy underfoot, absorbs sounds, a sustainable choice, and is easy to pair with a wide variety of looks. Its hard-wearing quality also gives it staying power, so it can be enjoyed long after installation.

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