Inspiration for a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Designer’s Own Kitchen – Lower Manhattan

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This kitchen was designed by Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD with (and for) interior designer Blair Harris. The apartment is located in a turn-of-the-20th-century Manhattan brownstone and the kitchen (which was originally at the back of the apartment) was relocated to the front in order to gain more light in the heart of the home. Blair really wanted the cabinets to be a dark blue color and opted for Farrow & Ball’s “Railings”. In order to make sure the space wasn’t too dark, Randy suggested open shelves in natural walnut vs. traditional wall cabinets along the back wall. She complemented this with white crackled ceramic tiles and strips of LED lights hidden under the shelves, illuminating the space even more. The cabinets are Bilotta’s private label line, the Bilotta Collection, in a 1” thick, Shaker-style door with walnut interiors. The flooring is oak in a herringbone pattern and the countertops are Vermont soapstone. The apron-style sink is also made of soapstone and is integrated with the countertop. Blair opted for the trending unlacquered brass hardware from Rejuvenation’s “Massey” collection which beautifully accents the blue cabinetry and is then repeated on both the “Chagny” Lacanche range and the bridge-style Waterworks faucet. The space was designed in such a way as to use the island to separate the primary cooking space from the living and dining areas. The island could be used for enjoying a less formal meal or as a plating area to pass food into the dining area.

West Chester Kitchen Design

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Lovely kitchen remodel in Chester County. Gorgeous granite countertops over Fieldstone cabinetry in Maple with a caramel stain. The door style is recessed and custom knobs. Tile backsplash has hints of glass inserts. Hardwood flooring.

Peninsula Point Kitchen

ReVision Design/Remodeling

WINNER OF THE 2017 SOUTHEAST REGION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING INDUSTRY (NARI) CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR (CotY) AWARD FOR BEST KITCHEN OVER $150k | © Deborah Scannell Photography

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Manasota Flooring - Kitchen & Bath Showroom

Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback and grey floor.

Quaint Kitchen Design in Middleburg, VA

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Transitional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Avenue Hill

Allanah Vann

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

McAdams - Encino - Black & Brass Kitchen Remodeling

Pearl Remodeling

Open space floor plan kitchen overseeing the living space. Vaulted ceiling. A large amount of natural light flowing in the room. Amazing black and brass combo with chandelier type pendant lighting above the gorgeous kitchen island. Herringbone Tile pattern making the area appear more spacious.

Ecrin Art Deco – Paris 20

MELANIE LALLEMAND ARCHITECTURES

Sophie Loubaton
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, blue floor, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, no island and beige benchtop.

La Cornue oven

Artichoke

This bespoke professional cook's kitchen features a custom copper and stainless steel La Cornue range cooker and extraction canopy, built to match the client's copper pans. Italian Black Basalt stone shelving lines the walls resting on Acero stone brackets, a detail repeated on bench seats in front of the windows between glazed crockery cabinets. The table was made in solid English oak with turned legs. The project’s special details include inset LED strip lighting rebated into the underside of the stone shelves, wired invisibly through the stone brackets. Primary materials: Hand painted Sapele; Italian Black Basalt; Acero limestone; English oak; Lefroy Brooks white brick tiles; antique brass, nickel and pewter ironmongery.

Historic Two Story Home

HighCraft Builders

Design ideas for a transitional open plan kitchen in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and coloured appliances.

Kitchen with a pop of orange

Cory Connor Designs

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Ideal Home

Set To Sell, LLC

Transitional galley kitchen in Birmingham with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Meadows

Dietrich Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Cherry Kitchen gets a new look!

Interior Elements by Tina

Mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mill Valley Family Home

Neila Hutt Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and marble benchtops.

New Construction White Kosher Kitchen ~ Pepper Pike, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

This stunning black and white kitchen with its punch of yellow was designed for a couple who love to cook and maintain a kosher kitchen. The attention to detail is incredible and evident - the storage use, amenities, the perimeter crown molding treatment, the convection double French door ovens, induction cooktop and cordless control blinds. The cabinets installed on the perimeter are Custom Wood Products Maple Vinyl, Bright White, Dull Rubbed and for the Islands custom painted to match Golden Orchards #329 Benjamin Moore accented with Chareau Collection ! Chalet knobs and pulls. Cambria Whitecliff Quartz was installed on the countertops with two Franke Fireclay Undermount sinks. Delta Brizo Venuto in Black faucets were installed. Jenn Aire 42" French door panel refrigerator, G.E. 36" Induction Cooktop and Downdraft, American Range 30" Yellow Double Ovens, Bosch dishwashers and Wolf 30" Warming drawer.

Kitchen with Island, Kemptown Brighton

Absolute Project Management

This stunning large open plan kitchen diner has been designed to provide ample amounts of storage and countertop space, whilst also maintaining a bright and fresh appearance. The kitchen features an island with barstool seating at one end and sink inset into the countertop. Additionally, a range oven site proudly along the wall with gas hob and built in oven also implemented - the perfect set up for visitors cooking for many accompanying guests. See more of this project at https://absoluteprojectmanagement.com/portfolio/suki-kemptown-brighton/

Chapel Hill Family Home

JS Interiors LLC

Full-scale interior design, architectural consultation, kitchen design, bath design, furnishings selection and project management for a home located in the historic district of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The home features a fresh take on traditional southern decorating, and was included in the March 2018 issue of Southern Living magazine. Read the full article here: https://www.southernliving.com/home/remodel/1930s-colonial-house-remodel Photo by: Anna Routh

The Chester Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Transitional Kitchen with Coloured Appliances 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!