Transitional Kitchen with Blue Cabinets and Yellow Cabinets Design Ideas

Inspiration for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shaker kitchen cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Hague blue with antique brass knobs, pulls and catches. The worktop is Arabescato Corcia Marble. A wall of tall cabinets feature a double larder, double integrated oven and integrated fridge/freezer. A shaker double ceramic sink with polished nickel mixer tap and a Quooker boiling water tap sit in the perimeter run of cabinets with a Bert & May Majadas tile splash back topped off with a floating oak shelf. An induction hob sits on the island with three hanging pendant lights. Two moulded dark blue bar stools provide seating at the overhang worktop breakfast bar. The flooring is dark oak parquet. Photographer - Charlie O'Beirne

Kitchen renovation and extension on a Victorian semi detached property with navy shaker style kitchen units and a farmhouse dining table. An open-plan living space with natural light and black crittal style French doors to patio.

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

A dated kitchen was transformed into a fantastic light and modern kitchen space with a mix of dark blue and white cabinets, a striking teal blue aga and kitkat tiles, flooring was a natural stone, a dedicated pantry and coffee station and every inch of storage utilised.

Custom kitchen from Reed Brothers Joinery with pendant lights by Il Finale from Light Co,
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

This Chelmsford home underwent a full renovation, with the kitchen reimagined in a new part of the property entirely. Framed by a combination of new and original walls, the space carries a quiet sense of history alongside its fresh new layout, and our Classic In-Frame Shaker kitchen sits beautifully at the centre of it all, proving once again that the heart of the home is exactly where you want to be. Laid out in a solid L-shape with a central island, the kitchen was always the design our client dreamed of, generous in scale and immediately welcoming. The Classic In-Frame style takes a softer approach to Shaker detailing, with a fine beaded edge running around the centre panel and gentle mouldings that add just enough character without ever feeling fussy. It is a style we love working with, ideal for clients who want a touch of considered detail and a kitchen that feels every bit as timeless in ten years as it does the day it is installed. The floor-to-ceiling cabinetry hides two details you would never know were there: a walk-in pantry and a utility room, both concealed seamlessly behind secret doors. It is the kind of clever design that rewards a closer look, doors opening to reveal something truly special tucked behind. The unbroken line gives the whole wall a sense of calm and architecture, letting the cabinetry itself become the feature rather than the openings within it. As the sink area is treated as a symmetrical piece of furniture, it is gently broken up with glass-fronted wall cabinetry that lifts the eye and adds a lighter touch above the run. Stacked neatly one above the other, sleek built-in appliances in black gloss anchor the composition, the dark finish providing a quiet point of contrast against the hand-painted cabinetry. The island sits at the heart of it all, serving as the true multifunctional hub. It is the place to prep, cook and pull up a stool and sit, somewhere the whole family naturally gathers, and the cook stays part of the conversation. Generous in both worktop and storage, the island brings everything within easy reach while keeping the rest of the kitchen feeling open and uncluttered. It is the natural gathering point of the room, designed to work just as hard for everyday family life as it does when the house is full of guests. Sitting tucked into the floor-to-ceiling cabinetry is a Fisher and Paykel stainless steel fridge freezer, the ultimate in cooling and storage and built to handle everything a busy modern kitchen demands. To the right, a Siemens built-in oven and steam oven are stacked neatly one above the other, finished in sleek black gloss that deliberately picks up the moody depth of the Hague Blue cabinetry around them. It was a considered choice from the client, the black gloss letting the appliances disappear quietly into the run rather than competing with the painted finish, while still adding a touch of contemporary polish that keeps the kitchen feeling current alongside its traditional craftsmanship. Over on the island, the Siemens induction hob is surface-mounted into the worktop with a discreet downdraft extractor, keeping the sightlines clean and letting the conversation flow uninterrupted across the room. To complete the elegant sink design is an iconic Shaws sink paired with a Quooker Pro3 Fusion tap and a matching soap dispenser, with the addition of a Yardley Bespoke rinse for that extra layer of everyday function. It is a beautifully composed part of the kitchen, the classic lines of the ceramic sink balanced against the more modern silhouette of the tap, the two sitting comfortably together in a way that feels both timeless and genuinely useful. This is a reminder that even the most everyday parts of a kitchen, the sink, the tap, the washing up, can be made to feel special when the design treats them with proper care. The colour palette is a bold choice, and one that has paid off beautifully. The main runs are hand-painted in Farrow and Ball Hague Blue, a strong, confident blue with real depth, set against an island in Dulux Saddle Brown, a warm, grounded tone full of rich cocoa with subtle charcoal undertones. For the client, it came down to a personal love of both colours, two favourites they had long wanted to bring together in a single space, and the kitchen gave them the perfect opportunity. The two shades play off each other in a way that feels genuinely considered rather than fashionable, with the blue lifting the room and the brown anchoring the centre with warmth. Hendel and Hendel handles in dark brushed brass complete the look, the warmth of the metalwork bridging the two paint colours and tying the whole composition together with quiet confidence. It is the final layer of details that completes the kitchen and brings it to life day to day. Under the sink, a pull-out drawer keeps everything neatly organised and out of sight, while bespoke cutlery inserts mean every utensil has its own considered home. Serving trays and chopping boards have their place too. There is a dedicated spot for the air fryer and everything else that would otherwise clutter the worktops in a pantry cupboard, and discreet LED lighting picks out the work surfaces and highlights the cabinetry after dark, giving the room a warm, atmospheric glow. Anchoring it all are Aurelius Oro quartz worktops, a richly veined surface with warm golden tones that pick up beautifully against the Hague Blue and Saddle Brown cabinetry, the perfect finishing touch to a kitchen thought through to the very last detail. Hidden behind the cabinetry is the walk-in pantry, an impressive reveal that you would never know was there from the kitchen itself. Step inside, and the space opens up to rows of open shelving, the perfect home for ingredients, dry goods, shopping bags as they come through the door and all those less frequently used items that would otherwise crowd a worktop. Everything is on display and easy to find, organised in a way that makes day-to-day cooking simpler and weekly shops effortless to unpack. The utility room is also tucked away behind the cabinetry, a second hidden surprise sitting quietly alongside the pantry. From the kitchen, there is no hint of what lies behind, just the same unbroken run of hand-painted doors, but step through, and there is a fully working practical utility room, somewhere the harder-working side of life can be kept neatly out of view. The everyday mess of laundry and household tasks has its own dedicated space, while the main kitchen stays calm, considered and ready to be enjoyed. This Chelmsford project shows what happens when a brave colour choice meets bespoke, hand-built design. The renovation gave our client the chance to reimagine where the kitchen sat in their home, and the result is a space that genuinely earns its place at the heart of it. A confident, characterful kitchen made to be cooked in, gathered around and enjoyed for many years to come.

Photo of a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, with island, white floor and beige benchtop.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in London with blue cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, shaker cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

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Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, glass benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, blue cabinets, white splashback, with island, flat-panel cabinets and blue benchtop.

Large airy open plan kitchen, flooded with natural light opening onto the garden. Hand made timber units, with feature copper lights, antique timber floor and window seat.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

This design features dark blue shaker style cabinets in 'Dock Blue' with an eggshell finish by Little Greene Paint Company. These dark cabinets with oak interiors are complemented with brass fixtures and fittings. Worksurfaces are Silestone Blanco Zeus quartz with a square edge for a clean look. Under cabinet lighting and interior lighting for the pantry cabinet in this design provide extra illumination. A chimney-style extractor and space for the Rangemaster cooker was built into the design as well as a large breakfast pantry cabinet / kitchen dresser cabinet for extra convenience and storage. The large island, which also provides ample storage, has a built in double Belfast sink and breakfast bar.

For this client we looked at a number of designs to help them decide whether to extend or not. In the end they decided to open up the ground floor. We widened the patio doors, took down all the internal walls and created an open plan kitchen/dining/living space that the client loves.

Wine cooler tucked away in the island
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in London with blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink and beaded inset cabinets.

International Design Awards: Best Living Space in UK 2017 Homes & Gardens: Best residential design 2019
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Blue and Light Grey Kitchen with Grey Marble Countertops and White Tiled Backsplash in Extended Family Home in Itchen Abbas, Winchester.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.