Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed.

VIGNES - Un appartement parisien fonctionnel qui gagne en cachet

Laura Zylberman • Décoration d'Intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

SITU DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, no island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Dublin Townhouse

The Design Yard Dublin

Classical kitchen with Navy hand painted finish with Silestone quartz work surfaces & mirror splash back.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Transitional with a Twist Kitchen

Robinwood Kitchens

Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Two-tone Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This busy family used their cramped kitchen for a decade before transforming it into a space that works with their lifestyle. The family wanted a space where they could sit together and enjoy dinner during the week while still hanging-out in the kitchen. Our solution was a unique L-shaped island with lots of seating and storage. We wanted to create a space that felt detailed without being “fancy” and that was clean without being sterile. We settled on a two-tone cabinet design while accenting the space with gold details. The end result is casual elegance for this modern family.

West Asheville Overhaul

Align Design LLC

Space under the stairs was maximized by creating a niche with plenty of storage and display space.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Exposed Brick Kitchen

Tom Howley

The raw exposed brick contrasts with the beautifully made cabinetry to create a warm look to this kitchen, a perfect place to entertain family and friends. The wire scroll handle in burnished brass with matching hinges is the final flourish that perfects the design. The Kavanagh has a stunning central showpiece in its island. Well-considered and full of practical details, the island features impeccable carpentry with high-end appliances and ample storage. The shark tooth edge worktop in Lapitec (REG) Arabescato Michelangelo is in stunning relief to the dark nightshade finish of the cabinets. Whether you treat cooking as an art form or as a necessary evil, the integrated Pro Appliances will help you to make the most of your kitchen. The Kavanagh includes’ Wolf M Series Professional Single Oven, Wolf Transitional Induction Hob, Miele Integrated Dishwasher and a Sub-Zero Integrated Wine Fridge.

Mouser White Kitchen with Gold Accents

Standard Kitchen & Bath

Mouser Centra Cabinetry in Plaza door style in Beaded Inset on a Paint Grade Maple Painted White with no glaze for the KITCHEN PERIMETER Mouser Centra Cabinetry in Plaza door style in Beaded Inset on a Paint Grade Maple Painted Indigo with no glaze for the KITCHEN ISLAND Schaub Hardware brass pulls

Kitchen - Oakton, VA

Berriz Design Build Group

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in DC Metro with open cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors and no island.

Whitefish Bay Kitchen

Brakefield Design Collective

Hayley McCormick
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Ladyhill 50th Anniversary

Wrights Design House

Handpainted kitchen from the 50th Anniversary collection Images infinitymedia
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Belfast with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and white cabinets.

Custom Residence In Oakville

Hicks Design Studio Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Morningside Project

LoneStar Design Build

Sonja Quintero
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Pantry Storage

Abundance Organizing

Storage for kitchen equipment, small appliances, kitchen gadgets, food, dishes and cookbooks.
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Richmond with white cabinets and ceramic floors.

Special K Kitchen, Harpenden

Fine Fitted Interiors

Darren Jenkins
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hertfordshire with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, granite benchtops, white splashback, with island, a drop-in sink and ceramic floors.

Wimbledon Traditional Shaker Kitchen

Higham Furniture

Our client wanted a functional and striking kitchen and utility area spread across a long single wall with differing heights due to the mezzanine. A requirement was to have plenty of storage for a growing family, a large island with no seating, a large double larder, and to have a utility section with coat storage. The client wanted a traditional look to the cabinets which we achieved with cockbeaded frames and quadrant moulding for the door panels. The space is very light and bright due to the large crittall windows so the dark blue cabinets (Basalt by Little Greene) look great. Also, the exposed brick wall adds warmth.

Basement Kitchenette

David Lund Design

What had been a wonderful new construction project got even better when learned that the homeowner wanted to build a contemporary bar - kind of like a kitchen, actually - with stone countertops, high-end appliances, and beautiful tile and custom cabinets in the basement. It's a unique project in that it is not fully a kitchen [there's only a beverage fridge, drawer microwave, ice maker, and dishwasher, but no oven], and it's more than a simple bar as it accommodates food preparation or a catering service. For the homeowner, who is a huge Vikings fan and entertains large groups of sports-loving fans, the perfect project was a full bar/kitchenette that would serve as the ideal place for friends to gather, eat and drink.!

Pleasant Valley Remodel for Tobi Fairley

Richard Harp Homes, Inc.

Photo of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Innovative Entertainer's Kitchen

User

A unique and innovative design, combining the requirements of regular entertainers with busy family lives looking for style and drama in what was a compact space. The redesigned kitchen has space for sit-down meals, work zones for laptops on the large table, and encourages an open atmosphere allowing of lively conversation during food prep, meal times or when friends drop by. The new concept creates space by not only opening up the initial floor plan, but through the creative use of a two-tiered island benchtop, a stylish solution that further sets this kitchen apart. The upper work bench is crafted from Quantum Quartz Gris Fuma stone, utilizing man made stone’s practicality and durability, while the lower custom designed timber table showcases the beauty of Natural Calacatta Honed Marble.

Transitional Kitchen with Ceramic Floors 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!