The focal point in the kitchen is the deep navy, French range positioned in an alcove trimmed in distressed natural wood and finished with handmade tile. The arched marble backsplash of the bar creates a dramatic focal point visible from the dining room.

Classic Kitchen

Modern Nest

This home was a sweet 30's bungalow in the West Hollywood area. We flipped the kitchen and the dining room to allow access to the ample backyard. The design of the space was inspired by Manhattan's pre war apartments, refined and elegant.

BLUE CYPRESS

Pegasus Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, with island, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Salem Townhouse Kitchen Remodel

Finn-Martens Design

Inspiration for a small transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Boston with grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.

Wilmington Court - Kitchen

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Side view of huge, custom vent hood made of hand carved limestone blocks and distressed metal cowl with straps & rivets. Countertop mounted pot filler at 60 inch wide pro range with mosaic tile backsplash. Internally lit, glass transom cabinets beyond above baking center. Interesting perspective of distressed beam ceiling.

Rabb Glen || New Construction || Austin, Texas

Etch Design Group

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

TOWNHOUSE - Bond - Garden Deluxe

MySuites & Co

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Prairie Provincial Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Photo of a large transitional kitchen in Minneapolis with quartz benchtops, with island, white benchtop, marble splashback, an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and grey cabinets.

LAUREL LUXE

Wendy Word Design

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Acrylic and Brass at Island with Brass Legs

Boss Design Center

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and with island.

KITCHEN STORAGE

HAVEN design+building llc

The "Magic Corner" storage insert maximized access to a blind corner cabinet, by Hafele.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Burlington with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Cambria Atlanta

Cambria

Countertop, Island: Brittanicca from Cambria's Marble Collection
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Rustic Glamour | Newport Beach, CA

Barclay Butera Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, with island, a farmhouse sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Pots and Pans Storage in This Small Light & White Transitional Family Kitchen

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

This pots and pans pull out changed my life! It is so nice to have all the lids organized. Each pot and pan has a space and can be easily utilized. Not only was this a great idea by rev-a-shelf but it was not very costly either. Highly recommended!

Orford | A classic country kitchen with coastal inspiration.

Davonport Kitchen & Home

The impressive pantry hand painted in a dark shade of grey provides helpful storage for appliances, mixing bowls and dried food. The spice racks on both doors optimise the space fully whilst the oak drawers in the bottom half of the pantry offer additional storage.

Modern meets Edwardian

Rencraft Ltd

The starting point for this project was a stunning Edwardian family home; the finished result is anything but old-fashioned. The ground floor extension on the house provided lots of natural light, allowing the use of a dark colour on the island to dramatic effect. This contrasts with the paler colour used on the cupboards around the walls. The carcasses are made from engineered birch ply, with solid maple drawer boxes and custom-made cutlery dividers. 60mm Corian worktops lend a modern feel to this kitchen, along with Miele appliances and a down-draught extractor which hides away when not in use. A secret door, which you could be forgiven for thinking opens into a larder cupboard, actually provides access to a utility room. www.rencraft.co.uk

Crayton Rd.

T. Jerulle Construction, LLC

Matt Steeves Studio
Photo of an expansive transitional kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Presidio Heights Residence

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David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of a transitional galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Montecito, Danville, CA

Lauren Evans Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen with Grey Cabinets 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!