Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open plan kitchen in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Living Spaces

Mathew Klujian & Sons Inc.

Oriental Rug Inspiration
This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Ranch Renovation

Lynn & Campbell Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Allpress Kitchen Case Study

Roundhouse

Roundhouse Classic matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Little Green BBC 50 N 05 with island in Little Green BBC 24 D 05, Bianco Eclipsia quartz wall cladding. Work surfaces, on island; Bianco Eclipsia quartz with matching downstand, bar area; matt sanded stainless steel, island table worktop Spekva Bavarian Wholestave. Bar area; Bronze mirror splashback. Photography by Darren Chung.

Scotch Plains Kitchen

Swati Goorha Designs

The client hired Swati Goorha Designs after they downsized from a 5 bedroom house to a smaller fixer-upper in Scotch Plains NJ. The main pain point of the house was an awkward circulation flow and a tiny dated kitchen. Our clients love cooking and entertain often. The small kitchen was crowded with just two people in it, lacked ample prep space and storage. Additionally, there was no direct access to the kitchen from the main entrance. In order to get to the “Sitting room” the clients had to circulate through a tiny powder room off of the entry. The client had to circulate through the Living room, the formal Dining Room, to finally arrive at the Kitchen. The entire space was awkward, choppy and dark. We assessed the existing space, our clients needs and wants, and designed a utilitarian kitchen to fit the client’s lifestyle, their entertaining habits, and their aesthetic sensibilities. We knocked down the wall between the kitchen and the family room to open the area, and made the entire space into one large kitchen. We designed an unusual custom angled island to maximize the use of space without infringing the circulation or the usability of the kitchen. The island can now accommodate 3-4 people for an intimate dinner or function as a food setup area for larger parties. The island also provides extra storage. We used dark kitchen cabinets with light backsplash, countertops, and floor to brighten the space and hide the inevitable pet hair from clients four dogs. We moved the Dining Room into the earlier Sitting room. In order to improve the circulation in the home, we closed the entry through the powder room and knocked out a coat closet. This allowed direct access to the kitchen and created a more open and easy flowing space. Now the entire house is a bright, light-filled space, with natural light and open circulation. Our client’s needs and wants have been satisfied!

Los Angeles Traditional

CJS Woodworking & Design

Transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Sugarloaf Alley

Brad Ramsey Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, solid surface benchtops and travertine floors.

Basseterre

Diamond Custom Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, multiple islands and beige floor.

CJM

CJM Communities

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige floor.

Renovation in Fleet, Hampshire

Margi Rose Designs

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Hampshire with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Tustin Ranch, CA Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Battres Construction

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, solid surface benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

Mill Valley Traditional

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey splashback, with island, beige floor, black cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen

Naturecraft Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Farmhouse Chic

Astro Design Centre

Design & Supply by Astro Design, Ottawa Canada Timeless yet fresh in its aesthetic and efficient in its layout, this beautiful kitchen is sure to become a well used and thoroughly enjoyed heart and hub of this new home. Doublespace Photography

Alys Beach Somerset Home

Brittany Godbee | Photographer

Photos by: Framework. Photography Design by: Urban Grace Interiors
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, no island and beige floor.

Kitchen: Del Mar Modern Beach Home Full Design and Renovation

Spaces Renewed

This 1970 original beach home needed a full remodel. All plumbing and electrical, all ceilings and drywall, as well as the bathrooms, kitchen and other cosmetic surfaces. The light grey and blue palate is perfect for this beach cottage. The modern touches and high end finishes compliment the design and balance of this space.

Engineered Hardwood Floors Installation

User

Transitional kitchen in Miami with open cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Menning Kitchen

Rebecca Ryan Design

360 VIP
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Greenbrier | 2016

Coats Homes

Large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with white cabinets, with island, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

That '70s House

Meadowlark Design+Build

A galley kitchen and a breakfast bar that spans the entire length of the island creates the perfect kitchen space for entertaining both family and friends. This galley kitchen is part of a first floor renovation done by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Transitional Kitchen with Beige Floor 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!