Extensive remodel to this couple's upscale home in Carlsbad. Transitional Bellmont Cabinet shaker style cabinetry with Quartz Aurea Stone's Paragon with 2-1/4" eased edge on the island top and Silestone's Charcoal Soapstone in Suede on the perimeter tops. We pulled out all the goodies on this kitchen with stacked cabinetry to the ceiling with glass uppers and lighting, an espresso bar cabinet with microwave shelf, fully customized hood with corbels, utensil base pullout, spice base pullout, two base trash/recycle pullouts, a base corner arena, drawer organizers, a custom niche bookcase, under cabinet angled power strips and more! TaylorPro is a Bellmont Cabinet Dealer Photos by: Jon Upson

Fair View

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This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and an undermount sink.

Coolidge Hill- Breakfast Nook

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Designer: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: Aedi Construction Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

Monarch Point

McRae Lambert Dunn

Darleen Halaby
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lexington Bungalow

Small Batch Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and white cabinets.

Mid-Century Kitchen- Towson

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Cherry Wood Kitchen

Sustainable Solutions of VA

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

Park Slope Brooklyn

Silverwing Interiors

Emily Gilbert
Large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Monticello Replica

Vartanian Custom Cabinets

David Stansbury
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Picturesque Parkside

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Colonial Modernist

Moore House Design

In a full-scale design, renovation, and furnishings project, we completely transformed this space for our clients by infusing it with only the most charming of details. The first-floor expanded kitchen features smoky black cabinetry and textural brick walls, while the second-floor main suite boasts incredibly well-appointed built-in closets that add extensive storage all while incorporating sleek colonial-inspired character back into the space. The overall scope of this project required a hefty, multi-floor, full gut “floverhaul” i.e., the overhaul of a home’s floor plan with attention to spatial flow and in this case storage. The areas we renovated head-to-toe in order to transform this house into our clients’ dream home include the kitchen, entryway, pantry, mudroom, and main suite.

Transitional Estate

Kimberly Butchko Designs, LLC

Photo of a transitional kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Classic design. Timeless elegance.

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Custom built silverware divider, designed and made to perfectly fit and match the walnut drawer interior. Classic white kitchen designed and built by Jewett Farms + Co. Functional for family life with a design that will stand the test of time. White cabinetry, soapstone perimeter counters and marble island top. Hand scraped walnut floors. Walnut drawer interiors and walnut trim on the range hood. Many interior details, check out the rest of the project photos to see them all.

Glamourous, Joyful Condo in Wayne, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

This condominium is modern and sleek, while still retaining much of its traditional charm. We added paneling to the walls, archway, door frames, and around the fireplace for a special and unique look throughout the home. To create the entry with convenient built-in shoe storage and bench, we cut an alcove an existing to hallway. The deep-silled windows in the kitchen provided the perfect place for an eating area, which we outfitted with shelving for additional storage. Form, function, and design united in the beautiful black and white kitchen. It is a cook’s dream with ample storage and counter space. The bathrooms play with gray and white in different materials and textures to create timeless looks. The living room’s built-in shelves and reading nook in the bedroom add detail and storage to the home. The pops of color and eye-catching light fixtures make this condo joyful and fun. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images Design Credit: Staci Levy Designs

Soapstone Kitchen Countertops in St. Louis Metro Area

Titan Granite STL

Photo of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Rowayton Custom Kitchen

Studio KC

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Vista House

Ocean Contracting Corp

Note in this Picture: The functionality of a lower bar cabinet - see open cabinet photo. This timeless kitchen is all about the WOW factor! From its custom walnut island top to its elegant and functional design, there is not one inch of this kitchen that went overlooked. With the high end Thermador appliance package and custom corner cabinets, this kitchen was built for the avid chef. From concept to completion this has to be one Ocean Contracting more applauded kitchens.

Trumbull Kitchen Remodel

Tom Freudenthal

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchens & Bathrooms

MC Granite Countertops

Transitional kitchen in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Colorful Hyde Park Kitchen

Boston Building Resources

The hammered copper farmhouse sink will patina over time.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional eat-in kitchen in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen with Soapstone 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!