Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Dark Green Modern Kitchen

Tom Howley

Reimagine your space with our stylish Harrington kitchen design. It features a host of practical features, including intelligent storage solutions, a central island and banked appliances, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Our burnished brass Harper handles works incredibly well with the inspiring natural tones of our Avocado green paint colour. At the same time, beautifully designed made-to-measure cabinets surround and conceal your appliances to create clearly defined zones for your culinary activities.

Black, White & Gold

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Nano Glass Counter Tops with Stunning Carrara Marble & Absolute Black Floors
This is an example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback, marble floors, white benchtop, an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Dover Old World Kitchen

Dedham Cabinet Shop

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, marble floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchens

Quartex Surfaces Inc.

Quartz countertop & backsplash colour: 4200 Chic Statuario
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, shaker cabinets, marble floors, white floor, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

‘East Hampton, NY’

Design Depot

Small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble floors, with island, black appliances and multi-coloured floor.

Lakefront Splendor

Dual Concept Design

A bright and airy chef's kitchen boasts white cabinetry, gray-wash island, iceberg quartzite countertops and backsplash, and accents of brass. Builder: Heritage Luxury Homes

Architectural 2 island kitchen

CLIVE CHRISTIAN FURNITURE CO. SCOTLAND

Architectural kitchen in black walnut. The room had beautiful views but little wall space so we designed around two islands with distinct purposes and a tall piece to house the appliances. The dresser had a hidden bar area with stow away doors, boiling tap and coffee machine hidden inside.

East Cobb Modern Makeover Kitchen Sunroom and Living Room

Atlanta Curb Appeal

White Kitchen in East Cobb Modern Home. Brass hardware. Interior design credit: Design & Curations Photo by Elizabeth Lauren Granger Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, marble floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Downtown Art Deco

Maven Home Interiors

Remodeled kitchen for a 1920's building. Includes a single (paneled) dishwasher drawer, microwave drawer and a paneled refrigerator. Open shelving, undercabinet lighting and inset cabinetry.

Irvine Kitchen III

White Diamond Cabinets & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Irvine

Orange Coast Interior Design

Josh Bustos Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor, shaker cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, beige benchtop and marble floors.

Gatti House 1

Barlow & Barlow Design

Simon Maxwell
Transitional single-wall kitchen in London with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, panelled appliances, marble floors and with island.

PURE Mauzo Residence - Featured in House and Home Magazine

PURE Design Inc.

Featured in House and Home magazine, this Italian Farmhouse inspired kitchen strikes an authentic chord. Ample counter space was included so the family could make homemade pizza and pasta and a small pantry prep area was included in the design to house a salami slicer. This space is subtle, earthy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for large family gatherings.

My projects

Deborah Paine Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional eat-in kitchen in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island and white floor.

River Project

Cabinet Genies, Inc.

The epitome of style and sophistication stands before you. This kitchen would be a dream for the majority of us and we are incredibly proud of this design to say the least. The grand space features a white flat panel door style with quartzite countertops, and mitered waterfall edges on the island. A large stone wall behind the cook top, provides a breathtaking focal point, adding to opulence of the room. You will also see one of the islands contains The Galley sink workstation. This workstation provides an incredible prep area that will ramp up your chef skills, making you more efficient and more stylish to boot. Finally, we have incorporated a refrigerator and wall oven that is integrated into the cabinetry creating a flush finish that is easy to clean and even more beautiful to look at. Again, we are so proud to share this kitchen with our fans, and we hope you enjoy it as much we do! Be on the lookout for the development of this project in the months to come! Cabinetry - R.D. Henry & Company | Door Style: Cambria | Color: Custom Selection Extra White Hardware - Top Knobs | M431/M430 Lighting - Task Lighting Corporation Appliances - Monark Premium Appliance Co

Petra & Tyler's Breezy Basement Guest Apartment

Arciform

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and no island.

Streeterville Apartment II

Eva Quateman Interiors

Werner Straube Photography
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, marble floors, multi-coloured floor, a double-bowl sink, onyx benchtops, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, black benchtop and recessed.

Suburban Family Home Rejuvenated By The Addition Of A Modern Orangery

Westbury Garden Rooms

The original space was a long, narrow room, with a tv and sofa on one end, and a dining table on the other. Both zones felt completely disjointed and at loggerheads with one another. Attached to the space, through glazed double doors, was a small kitchen area, illuminated in borrowed light from the conservatory and an uninspiring roof light in a connecting space. But our designers knew exactly what to do with this home that had so much untapped potential. Starting by moving the kitchen into the generously sized orangery space, with informal seating around a breakfast bar. Creating a bright, welcoming, and social environment to prepare family meals and relax together in close proximity. In the warmer months the French doors, positioned within this kitchen zone, open out to a comfortable outdoor living space where the family can enjoy a chilled glass of wine and a BBQ on a cool summers evening.

Spring 2020 Hinsdale Kitchen

Clairmont∙Design∙Remodeling

This kitchen replaced the one original to this 1963 built residence. The now empty nester couple entertain frequently including their large extended family during the holidays. Separating work and social spaces was as important as crafting a space that was conducive to their love of cooking and hanging with family and friends. Simple lines, simple cleanup, and classic tones create an environment that will be in style for many years. Subtle unique touches like the painted wood ceiling, pop up island receptacle/usb and receptacles/usb hidden at the bottom of the upper cabinets add functionality and intrigue. Ample LED lighting on dimmers both ceiling and undercabinet mounted provide ample task lighting. SubZero 42” refrigerator, 36” Viking Range, island pendant lights by Restoration Hardware. The ceiling is framed with white cove molding, the dark colored beadboard actually elevates the feeling of height. It was sanded and spray painted offsite with professional automotive paint equipment. It reflects light beautifully. No one expects this kind of detail and it has been quite fun watching people’s reactions to it. There are white painted perimeter cabinets and Walnut stained island cabinets. A high gloss, mostly white floor was installed from the front door, down the foyer hall and into the kitchen. It contrasts beautifully with the existing dark hardwood floors.Designers Patrick Franz and Kimberly Robbins. Photography by Tom Maday.

Transitional Kitchen with Marble Floors 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!