As part of the kitchen reconfiguration, we sacrificed a small window to build out a compact and efficient walk-in pantry. This well-organized space was designed with a combination of drawers, adjustable shelves and counter space. Eliminating countertop appliances from the main kitchen helps keep the space clutter-free.

Urban Rocky Mountain Style

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Kitchen and Adjoining Family Room with expansive vaulted wood ceilings . We reconfigured the kitchen by closing a double door to the enclosed patio which allowed us to expand the wall for the kitchen. We changed the shape of the island for a better flow.

Lake Drive Kitchen and Bathroom

LaBonte Construction

Beautiful open concept kitchen overlooking Lake Michigan.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Light and Natural

Showplace Cabinetry

These homeowners found a new house in a new city with the potential to become their dream home. Their journey to the perfect home took a full remodel project that Showplace was proud to be a part of. From kitchen to fireplace mantle see how cabinetry elements throughout the home become beautiful touches of design by adding light and natural elegance. Bases, Floating Shelves, Vanity, Family Room: Door Style: Pendleton Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Maple Finish: Cashew Uppers: Door Style: Pendleton Construction: International+/Full Overlay Wood Type: Paint Grade Paint: Showplace Paints - Heron Plume

THE PICTURE HOUSE, BALHAM

NOTO Architects

The project was a close collaboration with the client, who came to us with a clear, simple brief- to maximise the height of the glazing on the rear facade, to give the illusion of a minimal roof construction.

Stylish Kitchen Remodel in Washington, DC

Case Architects & Remodelers

Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Design ideas for a transitional galley kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Contemporary kitchen design in Allendalle, NJ.

WL Kitchen & Home

Fall is approaching and with it all the renovations and home projects. That's why we want to share pictures of this beautiful woodwork recently installed which includes a kitchen, butler's pantry, library, units and vanities, in the hope to give you some inspiration and ideas and to show the type of work designed, manufactured and installed by WL Kitchen and Home. For more ideas or to explore different styles visit our website at wlkitchenandhome.com.

Arlington Home Remodel

Alison Giese Interiors

Plaster hood and full custom cabinets with French, Lacanche range. Design by: Alison Giese Interiors.
Photo of a large transitional separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, timber and stone slab splashback.

Great Falls, VA

A Touch of Elegance Studio

This luxury kitchen with white cabinets and marble-look quartz is open with a light, airy feel.
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Kitchen
Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Black & White Kitchen with Accents of Gold

Amazing Spaces

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Kitchen View

Pleasant Barn Road

View of kitchen from living room. Open concept - light and bright.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Project Escape, East London

CCASA Architects

A new side extension allows for a generous new kitchen with direct link to the garden. Big generous sliding doors allow for fluid movement between the interior and the exterior. A big roof light was designed to flood the space with natural light. An exposed beam crossed the roof light and ceiling and gave us the opportunity to express it with a nice vivid colour which gives personality to the space.

Sylvan Park Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, exposed beam and brown floor.

Longwoods Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Inspiration for an expansive transitional galley open plan kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and shaker cabinets.

Квартира в светлых тонах

DESIGNLAB студия дизайна

This is an example of a transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, with island, beige benchtop and recessed.

Amarra Estate

Marion Interior Design

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

Polo Lane

Amtower Interior + Design

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Chelsea Townhouse

Steve Davies Photography

Steve Davies
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

The Heart of the Home - In Scotts Valley

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

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!