Transitional kitchen pantry in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, beige floor, beige benchtop and recessed.

Lancaster Modern Cottage

Barefoot Dwelling

Phase 2 of our Modern Cottage project was the complete renovation of a small, impractical kitchen and dining nook. The client asked for a fresh, bright kitchen with natural light, a pop of color, and clean modern lines. The resulting kitchen features all of the above and incorporates fun details such as a scallop tile backsplash behind the range and artisan touches such as a custom walnut island and floating shelves; a custom metal range hood and hand-made lighting. This kitchen is all that the client asked for and more!

SAVANNAH PLACE MODEL

FabDiggity Inc.

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Beautiful Santa Barbara Residential Remodel

DesignArt Studios

Beautiful grand kitchen, with a classy, light and airy feel. Each piece was designed and detailed for the functionality and needs of the family.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Amarra Estate

Marion Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, multiple islands, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Harmony Exclusive - Warwick Farm Experience Centre

Masterton

Open-plan living area. Hallway to bedrooms, kitchen, front door and entrance hallway, dining, living area. [Image left to right]
Transitional galley kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Abstract Traditional Kitchen

Samantha Burbank Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, beige benchtop and vaulted.

Beach Side Living

Sojo Design Ltd

Inspiration for a transitional galley open plan kitchen in Auckland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Wolf appliance Kitchen

Distinctive Homes

Small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Laurelhurst Storybook Residence

Board & Vellum

A large island anchors the kitchen, and dark wood helps balance out light fixtures with darker accents.
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, exposed beam, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and coloured appliances.

Transitional Elegance

Tobias Design LLC

Photo of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Cleveland Park Renovation

MPR Architecture

Kitchen with eat-in banquette
Photo of a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Stylish Transitional

The Couture Haus Interior Design

Transitional elegant kitchen with large island, wood beams on the ceiling, 2 sinks and 2 dishwashers, large dining atble with modern chairs.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Irvine Embolden x IKEA Remodel

Embolden Designer Doors, LLC

IKEA Sektion cabinet boxes with Embolden Designer Doors : SuperMatte SHAKER in Sage. Gold bar pulls and pullout faucet. Organic, Traditional, Functional.

Orange Ave High-Rise

Eridel Construction & Design

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Project 131 (before & after)

Cutting Edge Design

Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Classic bungalow renovation & extension creates an earthy toned sanctuary.

Alpha 1 Builders

This light bright kitchen suits the home perfectly with a stone waterfall island at it's heart. The stone is continued on the backsplash and cover for the rangehood giving a lovely clean wrap around effect. The traditional style shaker cabinetry ties it all into the age of the home beautifully. With the skylights allowing bursts of ligt to come down. The pendant lights are also a thing of beauty adding a softness that ties in so perfectly with the other dressings and the larger version in the dining area.

Butcher's Hill Kitchen

One Source Contracting

This beautiful open concept kitchen and dining room area features white inset cabinetry, Wolf appliances, a honed Bohemian Gray Granite countertop, custom hood cover, gold lighting details and a full porcelain backsplash. This home retained it's Baltimore city charm whilst opening up the space by removing a wall separating the kitchen and dining room and refinishing the hardwood floors.

Young Rd Residence

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and exposed beam.

Rock Creek Ridge Residence in SunUp Bay

Edwards Smith Construction

White kitchen with waterfall island countertop; shiplap ceiling, walls and hood; walnut floor in herringbone pattern
Photo of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, with island, timber, exposed beam, vaulted, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

All Ceiling Designs Transitional Kitchen Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Transitional Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!