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.

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.

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.

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.