Photo of a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Miami with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, raised-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

51 st st

Remodeling Contractors

Another custom feature is this built in rolling station. This is for all the homemade bread lovers out there! Jason Hoffman
Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Rossmoor Kitchen Remodel

Jonathan Salmon

This kitchen located in Rossmoor, designed by Jonathan Salmon, is a complete transformation from what it was before. The Brookhaven cabinetry with the glass paned doors give the room a more open look and feel. The unique use of glass in this kitchen is very apparent in the glass table, elevated glass countertop for the bar seating, as well as the custom tempered glass and stainless steel hood. The stainless steel Sub Zero refrigerator goes along perfectly with the other stainless steel appliances throughout the kitchen. The double bowl sink makes sure that our client has plenty of room to prep a luxurious meal. The lighting in this room was hand-picked to make sure that each light would really bring the room together. We did this by pairing the LED lights with hanging lights throughout the kitchen and dining area. In this kitchen we added in the mosaic glass backsplash makes the room pop. By working closely with our client we also picked a wine refrigerator that was exactly what the client wanted. We located this wine refrigerator in a spot that is easily accessible and perfect for serving decadent buffet style meals.

Boston, MA Urban Townhome

CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLC

Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood is decidedly Victorian to the casual observer. However, while this young family appreciates the Beacon Hill aesthetic, they preferred a more updated, contemporary interior to fit their urban lifestyle. We created living spaces with elements that both respected the historic architecture and gave the homeowners the modern, clean-lines they desired. Our solutions incorporated traditional forms using materials in fresh and modern ways. Michael J. Lee Photography

Merion Station Fabuwood Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design's unique business model allows our customers to work with the most experienced designers and get the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing. How does Main Line Kitchen Design offer the best designs along with the most competitive kitchen cabinet pricing? We are a more modern and cost effective business model. We are a kitchen cabinet dealer and design team that carries the highest quality kitchen cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonable priced. Our five award winning designers work by appointment only, with pre-qualified customers, and only on complete kitchen renovations. Our designers are some of the most experienced and award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. We design with and sell 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines. Cabinet pricing is slightly less than major home centers for semi-custom cabinet lines, and significantly less than traditional showrooms for custom cabinet lines. After discussing your kitchen on the phone, first appointments always take place in your home, where we discuss and measure your kitchen. Subsequent appointments usually take place in one of our offices and selection centers where our customers consider and modify 3D designs on flat screen TV's. We can also bring sample doors and finishes to your home and make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you, in your own kitchen. Call today! We can estimate your kitchen project from soup to nuts in a 15 minute phone call and you can find out why we get the best reviews on the internet. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: "The world of kitchen design is changing..."

Down Town Brooklyn Galley

Total kitchen outfitters

Stephanie Favale
Small transitional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Harrison Interior Renovation

Stephanie Fox-Architect

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

Glass Countertops

Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Maisonette Remodel 780 sq ft Fulham, London

Leonard Provence Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Inset Kitchen

Benbow & Associates

Steven Freedman
This is an example of a transitional kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Retro Kitchen

Copperfield Kitchens

Retro kitchen
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wiltshire with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a peninsula.

Vancouver

Teragon Developments & Construction Inc.

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen Transformation

Moeller and Walter

Transitional kitchen in Cedar Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Xylo | Carre-2-LG

LeichtUSA

CONVENIENCE – A MATTER OF COURSE 40 cm high floor unit pullouts with top-quality glass frame provide clearly laid out, easy-to-access storage space. The standard impact cushioning with integrated independent close softly and quietly closes drawers and pullouts. All LEICHT unit doors also have impact cushioning as a standard feature

The new modern ranch home

Next Stage Design + Build

Update to a 1966 Kitchen in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, California. In the original floorplan, a peninsula off the sink wall divided the space in half making it feel and look smaller and posing a challenge for gathering in the space. We removed the peninsula to create space for a small work island with a wood topped extension for casual dining. The kitchen is now zoned for specific work tasks and activities. Other updates to the home included adding a Barn Door to the dining room, refacing the fireplace and adding bookshelves, and redesigning the staircase.

Berkeley Kitchen Full of Organization

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hite Ave Louisville Residence Natural Blue Green Glass Kitchen Countertop

J.C. MOAG, INC.

This unique Hite Ave. Residential Kitchen Remodel pairs colors and textures. Blocks of Back Painted, Cast Glass are custom fit to work around the older home's space, reflecting light for a clean, transitional design. This open concept kitchen matches original wood flooring with flat panel painted cabinets, custom cabinet hardware and stainless steel fixtures. The kitchen layout is L-shaped with a floating island. The island houses a 5 burner gas range. The custom, blue green glass countertop is polished and back painted. Fabrication by J.C Moag Glass, located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and servicing Ketuckiana and the Ohio valley area. JC Moag Co. and their installation team, Hot Rush Glass, make and will install kitchen and bathroom countertops and bars to a builder or client's specifications. photo credits: jcmoag

Camp Creek Point-30A

Envision Builders Group

Photo of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen & Family Room

Relative Space Studios

Photo Cred. Benjamin Jarosch
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Wiltshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Upper West Side Tower Apartment

Weil Friedman Architects

This south and west facing kitchen has spectacular sweeping views from Central Park to Columbus Circle. An eleven foot long island accommodates a microwave oven drawer and two supplementary refrigerator drawers as well as seating for three. The 6 burner Wolf range is supplemented with a convenient wall oven and steam oven. The white perimeter cabinets with white Glassos counters harmonize with the light gray island topped with Calacatta marble. The Mosaic House Nejarine tile backsplash unifies the subtle color variations. photo by Josh Nefsky

Transitional Kitchen with Glass Benchtops 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!