Corner cabinets are not always the most functional spaces. Here we utilized the space for an appliance garage and brought the cabinets down to the counter.

White Kitchen with Reclaimed Wood Accents and Dash of Blue

Normandy Remodeling

This apron front sink gives the kitchen a modern but rustic feel. The blue/green backsplash is a nice compliment to the simple but vibrant stainless faucet. The single bowl sink also makes it so its easy and quick to clean.

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.

Classic design. Timeless elegance.

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Walnut drawers with pegs for kee[ing plates in place. 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.

Art Collectors

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Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, shaker cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

tree top charmer - NW Portland kitchen & mudroom

Mountainwood Homes

Photo by: Vern Uyetake
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and soapstone benchtops.

Transitional Interiors in Purchase, NY

Georgio Home

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

White Kitchen

Mike's Factory Direct

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Portland West Hills - Crisp and Classic Kitchen Remodel

Maughan Design & Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors and no island.

South Berkeley Open Eclectic Kitchen

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Treve Johnson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

ULTIMO - Brookside Door Style / Maple White / Full Overlay

Tuscan Hills Cabinetry

Mid-sized transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in New York with with island, a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Coastal White Kitchen

Dovetailed Kitchens

A wonderful shot of the farmhouse sink, soapstone counters and crisp white cabinets. The blue linen pillows and sea glass vases are perfect details for this nautical space.

Inset Shaker Nordic White Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

The best kitchen showroom in your area is closer than you think. The four designers there are some of the most experienced award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. They design in and sell 6 national cabinet lines. And their pricing for cabinetry is slightly less than at home centers in apples to apples comparisons. Where is this kitchen showroom and how come you don’t remember seeing it when it is so close by? It’s in your own home! Main Line Kitchen Design brings all the same samples you select from when you travel to other showrooms to your home. We make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you present usually in the very kitchen being renovated. Understanding what designs will look like and how sample kitchen cabinets, doors, and finishes will look in your home is easy when you are standing in the very room being renovated. Design changes can be emailed to you to print out and discuss with friends and family if you choose. Best of all our design time is free since it is incorporated into the very competitive pricing of your cabinetry when you purchase a kitchen from Main Line Kitchen Design. Finally there is a kitchen business model and design team that carries the highest quality cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonably priced. Call us today and find out why we get the best reviews on the internet or Google us and check. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”

Riverside Drive Apartment

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A transformed Kitchen. With custom shaker cabinets, encaustic tile floors, soapstone counters, and a butcher block island. Architectural photography by Bob Martus

Timeless with a twist

Infinite Home

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances and with island.

Sage Green Country Cottage Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink

Caves Kitchens

The maple cabinets and the farmhouse sink work together and present a warm and country touch to the kitchen. The window brings in the right amount of light to brighten the sage kitchen and reflect off the refinished oak floors. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

Reclaimed Blend

Candace Nordquist Interiors

Photo Credit: Roger Turk
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances and brown floor.

Saucon Valley Classic

Jarrett Design

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Mission Transition

Renovisions

This kitchen had not been renovated since the salt box colonial house was built in the 1960’s. The new owner felt it was time for a complete refresh with some traditional details and adding in the owner’s contemporary tastes. At initial observation, we determined the house had good bones; including high ceilings and abundant natural light from a double-hung window and three skylights overhead recently installed by our client. Mixing the homeowners desires required the skillful eyes of Cathy and Ed from Renovisions. The original kitchen had dark stained, worn cabinets, in-adequate lighting and a non-functional coat closet off the kitchen space. In order to achieve a true transitional look, Renovisions incorporated classic details with subtle, simple and cleaner line touches. For example, the backsplash mix of honed and polished 2” x 3” stone-look subway tile is outlined in brushed stainless steel strips creating an edgy feel, especially at the niche above the range. Removing the existing wall that shared the coat closet opened up the kitchen to allow adding an island for seating and entertaining guests. We chose natural maple, shaker style flat panel cabinetry with longer stainless steel pulls instead of knobs, keeping in line with the clients desire for a sleeker design. This kitchen had to be gutted to accommodate the new layout featuring an island with pull-out trash and recycling and deeper drawers for utensils. Spatial constraints were top of mind and incorporating a convection microwave above the slide-in range made the most sense. Our client was thrilled with the ability to bake, broil and microwave from GE’s advantium oven – how convenient! A custom pull-out cabinet was built for his extensive array of spices and oils. The sink base cabinet provides plenty of area for the large rectangular stainless steel sink, single-lever multi-sprayer faucet and matching filtered water dispenser faucet. The natural, yet sleek green soapstone countertop with distinct white veining created a dynamic visual and principal focal point for the now open space. While oak wood flooring existed in the entire first floor, as an added element of color and interest we installed multi-color slate-look porcelain tiles in the kitchen area. We also installed a fully programmable floor heating system for those chilly New England days. Overall, out client was thrilled with his Mission Transition.

Melrose Street, Newton MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown 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!