If I were to explain the atmosphere in this home, I’d say it’s happy. Natural light, unbelievable view of Lake Murray, the mountains, the green hills, the sky – I used those natural colors as inspiration to come up with a palette for this project. As a result, we were brave enough to go with 3 cabinet colors (natural, oyster and olive), a gorgeous blue granite that’s named Azurite (a very powerful crystal), new appliance layout, raised ceiling, and a hole in the wall (butler’s window) … quite a lot, considering that client’s original goal was to just reface the existing cabinets (see before photos). This remodel turned out to be the most accurate representation of my clients, their way of life and what they wanted to highlight in a space so dear to them. You truly feel like you’re in an English countryside cottage with stellar views, quaint vibe and accessories suitable for any modern family. We love the final result and can’t get enough of that warm abundant light!

Kitchen Cabinet Pantry

Great Rooms Building Group

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

New Jersey Beach house

Ellrich & Fiordimondo LLC

Blue is the overriding theme of the home. The blue nd white glass backsplsh and white cabinets with the stainless custom vent hood are crisp and clean. A walnut island with blue and white granite top adds warmth and variation to the space.

Hampton Family Home

Kia Designs

Anna Stathaki
Transitional kitchen in London with multi-coloured splashback, blue benchtop, mosaic tile splashback and a peninsula.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

En gagnant deux fenêtres supplémentaires, la cuisine est désormais baignée de lumière.
Photo of a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Timeless Design

Creative Design Interiors Kitchen & Bath

Timeless design in white painted cabinetry and Blue pearl granite tops and beautiful gray tone backspalsh
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and blue benchtop.

White / Parys

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

StarMark maple cabinetry in white, Cambria Parys quartz countertops with waterfall edge, Kohler Langlade sink in Basalt, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, Bedrosians Eclipse Marina liner backsplash, and wood plank tile flooring.

White and Blue Cabinet Kitchen with Cambria Portrush Quartz

Village Home Stores

A remodeled kitchen in Kewanee Illinois. Featured: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Bristol door and White and Charcoal Blue painted finishes. Portrush Cambria Quartz tops, Mannington Hardwood Mountain View Hickory flooring in "Fawn" finish, KitchenAid appliances, and Kuzco LED lighting also featured. Start to finish kitchen remodel by Village Home Stores.

From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

The stacked pull-out pantry does dual duty as both a storage provider and providing enough space for the refrigerator door to swing out sufficiently to remove the crisper bins for cleaning. WestSound Home & Garden

Kitchen Remodel in Manassas, VA

Northwood Construction, Inc.

One of Wellborn's lazy susan corner cabinet styles. The door goes inside of the cabinet cavity and glides all the way around.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Emigration Overlook

Creative Design Cabinetry

A modern update to this condo built in 1966 with a gorgeous view of Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City. Concrete structural columns and walls were an obstacle to incorporate into the design. White conversion varnish finish on maple raised panel doors. Counter top is Blue Flowers granite with mitered edge. Walnut floating shelves with recessed led lighting. Professional refrigerator and freezer set next to pantry cabinet with roll-out trays.

West Hartford Transitional Kitchen Makeover

Showcase Kitchens

This white kitchen in West Hartford is what dreams are made of! From the beautiful River Blue Granite countertops to the Ultracraft Avon "Arctic White" cabinets, this kitchen is beauty meets function.

Feeling Blue?

Lenton Company, Inc.

A small flood prompted a dramatic kitchen update, extending the island, painting the existing cabinets, new granite countertops and tile backsplash. Photography by Brian Covington

Plenty of counter space

Community Builders, LLC

Large open space chefs kitchen. Great for cooking and entertaining. Open concept to family room for excellent flow.
Large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Arlington, VA - Becket Glen

Ronda Royalty

Transforming power of BLUE . . . and well-designed island. This kitchen kept it's blend of medium stained cherry, but punched it out with "blue lagoon" island cabinetry and proves again that Corian continues to have a place in the kitchen. Juniper island tops compliment the white perimeter countertops with always pleasing integral bowls. Delicate tile mosaic pulls the blue to the windows before looking out on gorgeous back gardens.

Project Bridgewater

MAC Renovations LTD.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and blue benchtop.

Kitchen (55), Souderton, PA

Danken Corp.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Lakehouse Total Transformation

Corinthian Fine Homes

These homeowners requested a complete makeover of their dated lake house with an open floor plan that allowed for entertaining while enjoying the beautiful views of the lake from the kitchen and family room. We proposed taking out a loft area over the kitchen to open the space. This required moving the location of the stairs to access the basement bedrooms and moving the laundry and guest bath to new locations, which created improved flow of traffic. Each bathroom received a complete facelift complete with the powder bath taking a more polished finish for the lone female of the house to enjoy. We also painted the ceiling on the main floor, while leaving the beams stained to modernize the space. The renovation surpassed the goals and vision of the homeowner and allowed for a view of the lake the homeowner stated she never even knew she had.

Coastal Cottage Kitchen

Francie Milano Kitchens inc.

Into the Blue....Range by Bertazzonni. Photo by John Martinelli. Tile by Serenity Design.
This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, blue benchtop and coffered.

White and Blue Cabinet Kitchen with Cambria Portrush Quartz

Village Home Stores

Transitional Kitchen with Blue Benchtop 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!