Kohler Apron Front single basin sink, Newport Brass Gooseneck faucet, Atrium Garden Window, Soapstone countertop, Sophia 2" x6" Subway tile backsplash, and Nuvo Antebellum Mini Pendant light above kitchen sink!

Blue Gray Kitchen - Old Tappan, NJ

Melanie Sferlazza Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and black benchtop.

Garrison Ltd. Remodel

Wilson Lighting

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Interiors

DM Contracting & Restoration

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Mid-Continent Cabinetry Design Gallery

Bailey Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Weston Whole House Renovation

rk MILES, Inc.

Complete interior remodel, added dormer for more space upstairs and partial exterior remodel. Kitchen and Bathrooms designed by rk MILES.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and brown floor.

Beautiful + Functional Family Kitchen

User

A key storage feature in this space is the large built in pantry. full walnut interior, finished with Rubio oil in a custom blend of grays. The desk area has multiple outlets for charging as well as lots of storage. This is the epicenter of the home. Pocket doors close it off and hide any 'work in progress'. Sliding ladder makes upper storage accessible. Photography by Eric Roth

Carmel Valley Renovation

Anne Rae Design

Found Creative Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Transitional Cottage Kitchen - Glenview, IL

Drury Design

Ample amounts of storage were designed at lower heights to accommodate this petite family while colorful vases inserted behind glass doors were showcased at higher, less used ceiling heights. This combination married functionality with beauty seamlessly.

Beaux Arts House

Steffes Construction, Inc.

Architect: Peter D. Swindley Architects & Interiors, Inc. Mike Nakamura Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Chestnut Hill

Diane Murphy Interiors, LLC.

Traditional Kitchen, Chestnut Hill MA
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

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.

Winter Pond- Kitchen Island

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Thread By Lindsay Bentis Builder: Great Woods Post & Beam Company, Inc. Photographer: Greg Premru

Designer’s Own Kitchen – Lower Manhattan

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This kitchen was designed by Bilotta senior designer, Randy O’Kane, CKD with (and for) interior designer Blair Harris. The apartment is located in a turn-of-the-20th-century Manhattan brownstone and the kitchen (which was originally at the back of the apartment) was relocated to the front in order to gain more light in the heart of the home. Blair really wanted the cabinets to be a dark blue color and opted for Farrow & Ball’s “Railings”. In order to make sure the space wasn’t too dark, Randy suggested open shelves in natural walnut vs. traditional wall cabinets along the back wall. She complemented this with white crackled ceramic tiles and strips of LED lights hidden under the shelves, illuminating the space even more. The cabinets are Bilotta’s private label line, the Bilotta Collection, in a 1” thick, Shaker-style door with walnut interiors. The flooring is oak in a herringbone pattern and the countertops are Vermont soapstone. The apron-style sink is also made of soapstone and is integrated with the countertop. Blair opted for the trending unlacquered brass hardware from Rejuvenation’s “Massey” collection which beautifully accents the blue cabinetry and is then repeated on both the “Chagny” Lacanche range and the bridge-style Waterworks faucet. The space was designed in such a way as to use the island to separate the primary cooking space from the living and dining areas. The island could be used for enjoying a less formal meal or as a plating area to pass food into the dining area.

Tailored yet Casual Great Room Area

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

Raquel Langworthy, Custom Creations Kitchens
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Beach Street Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Suzanne Scott
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with with island, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

2016 Parade of Homes

Witt Construction

Randall Perry Photography, E Tanny Design
Transitional kitchen in New York with light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and multiple islands.

New Home Construction in Bonsall

Contemporary Design Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Carmel Valley Renovation

Anne Rae Design

Found Creative Studios
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Classic White Kitchen

John Rogers Renovations

A modern farmhouse kitchen outside of Atlanta. Chic meets comfort in this family kitchen! http://www.jrrenovations.com/

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!