This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

MARTHA RD. REMODEL

DOUGLAS A. MCQUILLAN - ARCHITECT

Photo of a large transitional kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops and with island.

Appartement Penchienatti

Ludily

L’objectif de cette rénovation a été de réunir deux appartements distincts en un espace familial harmonieux. Notre avons dû redéfinir la configuration de cet ancien appartement niçois pour gagner en clarté. Aucune cloison n’a été épargnée. L’ancien salon et l’ancienne chambre parentale ont été réunis pour créer un double séjour comprenant la cuisine dinatoire et le salon. La cuisine caractérisée par l’association du chêne et du Terrazzo a été organisée autour de la table à manger en noyer. Ce double séjour a été délimité par un parquet en chêne, posé en pointe de Hongrie. Pour y ajouter une touche de caractère, nos artisans staffeurs ont réalisé un travail remarquable sur les corniches ainsi que sur les cimaises pour y incorporer des miroirs. Un peu à l’écart, l’ancien studio s’est transformé en chambre parentale comprenant un bureau dans la continuité du dressing, tous deux séparés visuellement par des tasseaux de bois. L’ancienne cuisine a été remplacée par une première chambre d’enfant, pensée autour du sport. Une seconde chambre d’enfant a été réalisée autour de l’univers des dinosaures.

Appartement - rénovation complète

design d'S-pace

Photo of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toulouse with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, black floor, black benchtop and recessed.

Julia's WIne Country Retreat

Julia Katrine Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop, panelled appliances and beige floor.

Hilton British Cottage

Aeris Home

If I were to explain the atmosphere in this home, I’d say it’s happy. Natural light, unbelievable view of Lake Murray, the mountains, the green hills, the sky – I used those natural colors as inspiration to come up with a palette for this project. As a result, we were brave enough to go with 3 cabinet colors (natural, oyster and olive), a gorgeous blue granite that’s named Azurite (a very powerful crystal), new appliance layout, raised ceiling, and a hole in the wall (butler’s window) … quite a lot, considering that client’s original goal was to just reface the existing cabinets (see before photos). This remodel turned out to be the most accurate representation of my clients, their way of life and what they wanted to highlight in a space so dear to them. You truly feel like you’re in an English countryside cottage with stellar views, quaint vibe and accessories suitable for any modern family. We love the final result and can’t get enough of that warm abundant light!

West Seattle Kitchen

CRD Design Build

Yuriy Manchick
This is an example of a transitional galley kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Goodland, IN. Haas Signature Collection Oak Honey Kitchen.

Bailey's Cabinets

Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Oak Cabinet Finish: Honey Door Style: Dredsen Countertop: Quartz, Silverlake
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige benchtop.

Fabuwood Galaxy Pecan Shaker Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Main Line Kitchen Design is a unique business model! We are a group of skilled Kitchen Designers each with many years of experience planning kitchens around the Delaware Valley. And we are cabinet dealers for 8 nationally distributed cabinet lines much like traditional showrooms. Unlike full showrooms open to the general public, Main Line Kitchen Design works only by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled days, nights, and weekends either in your home or in our office and selection center. During office appointments we display clients kitchens on a flat screen TV and help them look through 100’s of sample doorstyles, almost a thousand sample finish blocks and sample kitchen cabinets. During home visits we can bring samples, take measurements, and make design changes on laptops showing you what your kitchen can look like in the very room being renovated. This is more convenient for our customers and it eliminates the expense of staffing and maintaining a larger space that is open to walk in traffic. We pass the significant savings on to our customers and so we sell cabinetry for less than other dealers, even home centers like Lowes and The Home Depot.

Квартира в Москве 80 кв. м.

Маргарита Мустафина

Михаил Лоскутов
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, no island, turquoise floor and a drop-in sink.

Colgate | 2015

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, a farmhouse sink, marble benchtops, window splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Glencoe Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Kitchens & Baths Unlimited

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

House of Hass - Full home remodel

Amy Wellnitz Design, LLC

Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Plate Hideaway

Living with Lolo

Interior Design Phoenix
Design ideas for a transitional galley kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Labrousse

Charla Ray Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, light wood cabinets and stone slab splashback.

Sandy Springs

Architecturally Inspired Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Leatherwood

Hello Kitchen

Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Preserve Parkway

Studio Shelter

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Alexandria, VA

Kingston Design Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen with Light Wood 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!