Transitional kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Westfield

Design House 413

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Transitional White Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

S&W Kitchens

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Cambria

Kachina Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional separate kitchen in Phoenix with white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Rich dark stain on custom maple cabinets by Wood-Mode. Custom tall oven cabinet

Bay Area Kitchens

Refrigerator niche (partial view) and custom tall oven cabinet with a dark stain on maple, and a French door convection oven.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Ocean View

OLSON LEWIS + Architects

This Oceanside home, built to take advantage of majestic rocky views of the North Atlantic, incorporates outside living with inside glamor. Sunlight streams through the large exterior windows that overlook the ocean. The light filters through to the back of the home with the clever use of over sized door frames with transoms, and a large pass through opening from the kitchen/living area to the dining area. Retractable mosquito screens were installed on the deck to create an outdoor- dining area, comfortable even in the mid summer bug season. Photography: Greg Premru

Pelican Marsh Luxury Kitchen

Reed Design Build, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Villa Cortile - Oakland County, MI

Gorman's

James Haefner
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, quartzite benchtops and beige floor.

Cambridge Victorian

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchenette Pantry

Urbana Design Studio

Shannon Demma
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Maw

Florida Designer Cabinetry

A beautiful transitional design was created by removing the range and microwave and adding a cooktop, under counter oven and hood. The microwave was relocated and an under counter microwave was incorporated into the design. These appliances were moved to balance the design and create a perfect symmetry. Additionally the small appliances, coffee maker, blender and toaster were incorporated into the pantries to keep them hidden and the tops clean. The walls were removed to create a great room concept that not only makes the kitchen a larger area but also transmits an inviting design appeal. The master bath room had walls removed to accommodate a large double vanity. Toilet and shower was relocated to recreate a better design flow. Products used were Miralis matte shaker white cabinetry. An exotic jumbo marble was used on the island and quartz tops throughout to keep the clean look. The Final results of a gorgeous kitchen and bath

Luxury Home

Code Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, with island, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Alameda Residence

Christian Rice Architects, Inc.

Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.

Karvelas Kitchen

Turan Designs, Inc.

Huge Contemporary Kitchen Designer: Teri Turan
Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sailing and Pailing

Morrison Interiors

Photo by Rod Foster
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Walker Meadow

Hutker Architects

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Rupen

Etch Design Group

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Montecito, Danville, CA

Lauren Evans Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

connecting the pieces renovation

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

tall retractable doors reveal a chargin stations and mail area on the left and pantry on the right, a prep sink and wall sconces, eaved ceiling and beams make this space charming and highly functional

Frost Island with Perfect Veining on Counter Top

Kitchen Intuitions

Large Frost colored island with a thick counter top gives a more contemporary look.
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

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!