Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Party's At Our House

Studio Dearborn

Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped a neighbor and friend to update a “builder grade” kitchen into a personal, family space that feels luxurious and inviting. The homeowner wanted to solve a number of storage and flow problems in the kitchen, including a wasted area dedicated to a desk, too-little pantry storage, and her wish for a kitchen bar. The all white builder kitchen lacked character, and the client wanted to inject color, texture and personality into the kitchen while keeping it classic.

Roswell Modern Ranch

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Newton Kitchen Renovation - 2020 Prism Award Winner

Fresh Start Contracting Company

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Pullman Custom Classic Home

Tara Lew Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Boise with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Updated Great Room

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

Opening up the kitchen to make a great room transformed this living room! Incorporating light wood floor, light wood cabinets, exposed beams gave us a stunning wood on wood design. Using the existing traditional furniture and adding clean lines turned this living space into a transitional open living space. Adding a large Serena & Lily chandelier and honeycomb island lighting gave this space the perfect impact. The large central island grounds the space and adds plenty of working counter space. Bring on the guests!

Nolensville New Build

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Another angle.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Roseville Kitchen - open plan through dining room.

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Small Galley kitchen, becomes charming and efficient.
Photo of a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen

Laurie S Woods, ASID

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and stainless steel appliances.

The Kenell Kitchen

The Creative Kitchen Company

The beautiful lake house that finally got the beautiful kitchen to match. A sizable project that involved removing walls and reconfiguring spaces with the goal to create a more usable space for this active family that loves to entertain. The kitchen island is massive - so much room for cooking, projects and entertaining. The family loves their open pantry - a great functional space that is easy to access everything the family needs from a coffee bar to the mini bar complete with ice machine and mini glass front fridge. The results of a great collaboration with the homeowners who had tricky spaces to work with.

Beautiful Remodel in Los Gatos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Beautiful open floor plan kitchen remodel with huge island and display cabinets
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Creswell Residence

Prevot Design Services, APAC

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dickson, TN Porch/Garage/In Law Suite Addition

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown benchtop.

Strand 2019 (Lakeville, MN)

Robert Thomas Homes

This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Old Glory Remodel - Yorkville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and grey splashback.

A Stunning 90’s Kitchen Transformation

Medford Remodeling

On the opposite side of the island is a bar with stools for seating and storage cabinets below the counter. Final photos by www.Impressia.net
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Rustic Farmhouse

SJ Interior Design Studio: Sara Iborra, ASID

Off white kitchen with glazed cabinets to create an antique vintage kitchen highlighting the oil rubbed bronze hardware
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Desert Blume Phase 4, Cypress County, Medicine Hat

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Calgary with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, grey floor and grey benchtop.

#prettystoragekitchen

Homestead Kitchens

This is an example of a transitional eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Asheville Kitchen Remodel

HomeSource Builders

A refreshed galley kitchen layout from the 90s featured new cabinets, glass tiel backsplash, recessed ceiling can lights, and stainless steel electrical outlets and faceplates—complete with integrated USB ports. Breakfast island features built-in wine cubbies. Before photo shows the previous peninsula desk—now a standard cabinet design.

Transitional Kitchen with Granite 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!