Transitional Kitchen with Beige Splashback Design Ideas

Expansive transitional galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, with island, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige benchtop, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink, black cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

In the sought-after affluent village of Radlett, we were commissioned by our client to create a show-stopping masterpiece for their kitchen with an adjacent walk-in pantry. It wasn’t just a kitchen; it was a place where our client would feel right at home with their interior design, daily living and evening entertaining. The brief was clear: warm and luxurious with seating for all occasions and organised storage, a room that could move easily from quiet morning coffee to a long supper with friends. The house gave us a beautiful starting point. Working with the client’s mood board, the vision of walnut for the kitchen quickly felt inevitable, a way of grounding the cabinetry in the same tonal world as the architecture above it. Lighter accents were then layered in, lifting the palette and bringing it firmly into step with the direction interiors are moving in right now: rich characterful timbers softened by quieter, paler counterpoints. It’s a large space, and the cabinetry had to hold its own without overwhelming it. Our Lay-On Slim Shaker was the natural choice: a tailored frame that gives the room structure and rhythm. The slim profile keeps things contemporary, a quietly modernist take on a familiar silhouette. On top of that, we added reeded details to parts of the design, a textured piece that catches the light and gently slows the eye as it moves across the space. The tinted walnut veneer brings out the depth and grain of timber, giving the room exactly the warmth and luxury it asks for and the lighter tone of Rolling Fog Dark gives it space to breathe. A soft colour with just enough depth to feel considered next to the richness of the walnut. This contrast is what makes the room work, and we absolutely love it! At the centre of the room is a large rectangular island holding the whole composition together. It gives the space a clear focal point while giving a generous working surface that a kitchen of this scale deserves. One side leans into character, open-shelving set on solid legs, and on the other, a beautiful banquette wrapping around an L-shape. Set into the heart of the main run, the sink and tap claim their own moment in the design, framed by symmetrical cabinetry on either side. It’s a considered choreography, where the working part of the kitchen takes its place. Above it, bridging the gap between the upper and lower cabinetry, a walnut floating shelf adds a horizontal note of warmth, completed by an Armac Martin Cotswold gallery rail in aged brass. It’s these small pieces of jewellery that nod to traditional detailing. Behind, the splashback steps in as a beautiful backdrop, rising from the worktop in Dekton Arga. The smooth cream surface carries subtle brown-gold veins that intensify its dramatic structure, giving a beautiful, dazzling sheen. This kitchen didn’t just settle for one sink either. A secondary sink sits within the island, dedicated to prep and easy handwashing, so the rhythm of cooking, serving and entertaining never has to cross. An appliance lineup makes no secret of a real love for Miele. A huge bank of Miele appliances in Pearl Beige takes its place within the floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. It’s a quietly confident way to handle a serious amount of kit: rather than scattering appliances around the room, everything lands in one place, beautifully composed. A Smeg induction hob sits flush at the island, while a Siemens glass draft extractor rides behind it. Completing the suite of appliances is the integrated Fisher & Paykel French door fridge freezer. Grounding the whole space are the additional details that reward a closer look. Pocket door dressers with ordered storage, integrated lighting that brings the interiors to life, and the bespoke walnut cutlery drawers carrying the same level of care. The Walk-In Pantry Just off the main kitchen, hidden behind a pocket door, the walk-in pantry reveals itself as a beautiful, organised room. The smart, deep green Lay-On Slim Shaker cabinetry immediately changes the mood. Filled with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, it gives the pantry a sense of generous, dedicated storage. It’s completed with Armac Martin handles in burnished brass, and the worktops are Carrara quartz. Open shelving set on bespoke corbels sits in front of the T&G wall panelling while integrated lighting picks out everything on display. A fridge sits within the cabinetry, joined by a sink and tap, so the pantry doesn’t just store the contents of a busy household; it actively supports them. Every part of this Radlett project has been shaped from the main room delivering the show-stopping masterpiece, while the pantry behind its pocket door offers a quieter, more intimate counterpoint. Both form a home that’s ready for a quiet morning and a long evening of entertaining. Our thanks go to Shaadee Asekour Interiors, whose interior design vision sat beautifully alongside our cabinetry from the very first conversation, and to photographer Paul Craig, whose images capture the warmth, texture and quiet luxury of the finished rooms exactly as we hoped they would.

The Hermitage is our beautiful location hire which is hired for photoshoots, events, films, holidays.... you name it!! We have gradually made changes to it over the years so it is constantly evolving and looking more and more gorgeous as time goes on! Thanks to our lovely photographer Steph Murray for these photos

The Project: Reconfiguration of ground floor kitchen/diner and second floor master suite in a large, four storey Victorian Villa in Conservation Area. ​ My Role: Spatial planning, interior architecture, interior design concepts, detailed design, bespoke kitchen design, bespoke joinery design, lighting design, specification, procurement, product sourcing, project support, liaising with trades ​ Timeframe: Initial consultation - March 2022. Project Completion - March 2024. ​ £: 36 days plus initial consultation ​ Photography - Alice Kemp

Design ideas for a transitional galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The large seating area is a great for family and friends to chat, cook and entertain. Jorg Koster Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional kitchen in Cork with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

small Kitchen complete refurbishment
Photo of a small transitional single-wall separate kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Dublin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Photos: David Parmiter
Large transitional kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and painted wood floors.

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and beige benchtop.

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige floor.

We created this bespoke kitchen-diner within a new, rear extension for a 5-bedroom Surrey home in collaboration with interior designer, Saskia Kate Interiors. The result is a kitchen environment that feels timeless, layered, and deeply considered. Working closely with the client over a two year period, Et Lorem and Saskia Kate Interiors developed a bespoke kitchen and dining space that now forms the anchor of the home, balancing individual character with functionality designed around everyday living.  The design includes bespoke in-frame Shaker cabinetry, hand-painted in No. 164 Artillery Ground by Mylands, to present a deep green-brown shade that evokes a sense of calm and stability. When paired with Armac Martin brushed brass pull handles, the kitchen establishes a look of classic industrial met with modern luxury and comfort. Creating visual and architectural flow. At the centre of the room sits a 3-metre island, designed not only as a functional workspace, but as a social and architectural focal point within the kitchen. An upholstered bench seating area completes the dining space, creating a more intimate setting for everyday gathering. A complementary in frame Shaker sideboard with bespoke banquette seating introduces further layering and detail. Upholstered in Starboard Stripe by Mulberry Home, the woven fabric in red, cream, and indigo provides contrast and softness against the darker cabinetry tones.  Natural Taj Mahal stone worktops introduce elegant shades of white and beige marble that not only brighten the cabinetry but also add tone and texture, which is carried right through to a hidden walk-in Butler’s pantry to provide a sense of continuity throughout the wider kitchen environment. Positioned close to the cook zone, a concealed scullery sits behind a run of Et Lorem cabinetry with discreet pocket doors. When opened, it reveals a split level walk-in Butler’s pantry with matching Artillery Ground painted kitchen cabinets, Taj Mahal worktops, compact sink area, and selection of built-in laundry appliances including a climate controlled wine chiller, and wall-to-wall shelving for everyday ingredients and supplies.

Adelina Iliev Photography
Inspiration for a transitional eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and beige splashback.

In the sought-after affluent village of Radlett, we were commissioned by our client to create a show-stopping masterpiece for their kitchen with an adjacent walk-in pantry. It wasn’t just a kitchen; it was a place where our client would feel right at home with their interior design, daily living and evening entertaining. The brief was clear: warm and luxurious with seating for all occasions and organised storage, a room that could move easily from quiet morning coffee to a long supper with friends. The house gave us a beautiful starting point. Working with the client’s mood board, the vision of walnut for the kitchen quickly felt inevitable, a way of grounding the cabinetry in the same tonal world as the architecture above it. Lighter accents were then layered in, lifting the palette and bringing it firmly into step with the direction interiors are moving in right now: rich characterful timbers softened by quieter, paler counterpoints. It’s a large space, and the cabinetry had to hold its own without overwhelming it. Our Lay-On Slim Shaker was the natural choice: a tailored frame that gives the room structure and rhythm. The slim profile keeps things contemporary, a quietly modernist take on a familiar silhouette. On top of that, we added reeded details to parts of the design, a textured piece that catches the light and gently slows the eye as it moves across the space. The tinted walnut veneer brings out the depth and grain of timber, giving the room exactly the warmth and luxury it asks for and the lighter tone of Rolling Fog Dark gives it space to breathe. A soft colour with just enough depth to feel considered next to the richness of the walnut. This contrast is what makes the room work, and we absolutely love it! At the centre of the room is a large rectangular island holding the whole composition together. It gives the space a clear focal point while giving a generous working surface that a kitchen of this scale deserves. One side leans into character, open-shelving set on solid legs, and on the other, a beautiful banquette wrapping around an L-shape. Set into the heart of the main run, the sink and tap claim their own moment in the design, framed by symmetrical cabinetry on either side. It’s a considered choreography, where the working part of the kitchen takes its place. Above it, bridging the gap between the upper and lower cabinetry, a walnut floating shelf adds a horizontal note of warmth, completed by an Armac Martin Cotswold gallery rail in aged brass. It’s these small pieces of jewellery that nod to traditional detailing. Behind, the splashback steps in as a beautiful backdrop, rising from the worktop in Dekton Arga. The smooth cream surface carries subtle brown-gold veins that intensify its dramatic structure, giving a beautiful, dazzling sheen. This kitchen didn’t just settle for one sink either. A secondary sink sits within the island, dedicated to prep and easy handwashing, so the rhythm of cooking, serving and entertaining never has to cross. An appliance lineup makes no secret of a real love for Miele. A huge bank of Miele appliances in Pearl Beige takes its place within the floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. It’s a quietly confident way to handle a serious amount of kit: rather than scattering appliances around the room, everything lands in one place, beautifully composed. A Smeg induction hob sits flush at the island, while a Siemens glass draft extractor rides behind it. Completing the suite of appliances is the integrated Fisher & Paykel French door fridge freezer. Grounding the whole space are the additional details that reward a closer look. Pocket door dressers with ordered storage, integrated lighting that brings the interiors to life, and the bespoke walnut cutlery drawers carrying the same level of care. The Walk-In Pantry Just off the main kitchen, hidden behind a pocket door, the walk-in pantry reveals itself as a beautiful, organised room. The smart, deep green Lay-On Slim Shaker cabinetry immediately changes the mood. Filled with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, it gives the pantry a sense of generous, dedicated storage. It’s completed with Armac Martin handles in burnished brass, and the worktops are Carrara quartz. Open shelving set on bespoke corbels sits in front of the T&G wall panelling while integrated lighting picks out everything on display. A fridge sits within the cabinetry, joined by a sink and tap, so the pantry doesn’t just store the contents of a busy household; it actively supports them. Every part of this Radlett project has been shaped from the main room delivering the show-stopping masterpiece, while the pantry behind its pocket door offers a quieter, more intimate counterpoint. Both form a home that’s ready for a quiet morning and a long evening of entertaining. Our thanks go to Shaadee Asekour Interiors, whose interior design vision sat beautifully alongside our cabinetry from the very first conversation, and to photographer Paul Craig, whose images capture the warmth, texture and quiet luxury of the finished rooms exactly as we hoped they would.

On aperçoit maintenant la forme L de cette cuisine, qui répond à une belle frise au sol en carreaux de céramique effet carreaux de ciment. L'ensemble dans des tons noir/blanc/rouge, respectés aussi pour la partie dînatoire, avec cette banquette-coffre d'angle réalisée sur mesure. https://www.nevainteriordesign.com/ Lien Magazine Jean Perzel : http://www.perzel.fr/projet-bosquet-neva/

Skyview Professional Photography
Transitional galley kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Ronan Melia
Inspiration for a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige cabinets, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Here you can see the other side of the island which uses drawerline units ideal for storing cutlery and table accessories. Off to the right you can also see the sink area with a large ceramic double bowl sink with towel storage down the side.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.