Element Photography www.elementphotonj.com
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Pine Grove Point

Wright Design

This refined Lake Keowee home, featured in the April 2012 issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine, is a beautiful fusion of French Country and English Arts and Crafts inspired details. Old world stonework and wavy edge siding are topped by a slate roof. Interior finishes include natural timbers, plaster and shiplap walls, and a custom limestone fireplace. Photography by Accent Photography, Greenville, SC.

Highland Park Kitchen Remodel

LaMantia Design and Remodeling

Grand Prize Winner of the 2012 Crystal Cabinet Design Awards! A fire in the laundry room of this home left the kitchen with a lot of soot damage from the fire and even more water damage from the sprinkler system. The homeowners had to see it as an opportunity to redesign their kitchen to create the kitchen they really wanted. They’d been dreaming of a “classic” look that wouldn’t age. After eliminating a triangular bump into the back wall of the kitchen, the space has a much more open feeling. The traffic is able to flow better from the kitchen to the eating area and around two large islands. The hood became a great focal point of the kitchen and houses extra workspace, which allows for easy preparation of every day meals as well as food for entertaining. We were able to achieve a unique, customized look by mimicking a door style the homeowner had once fallen in love with and using it in an inset application. With paint grade material and a Frosty White finish paired with black granite and white subway tile, the kitchen is timeless. Details are aplenty from an eleven foot wide hood to a refrigerator and freezer built into a nook, framed in crown, to tall glass display cabinets. The two large islands command attention and provide ample work space, including a clean up station with a farm sink flanked by two dishwashers.

Curtis Park, CA

Kristen Elizabeth Design

A cute mission style home in downtown Sacramento is home to a couple whose style runs a little more eclectic. We elevated the cabinets to the fullest height of the wall and topped with textured painted mesh lit uppers. We kept the original soapstone counters and redesigned the lower base cabinets for more functionality and a modern aesthetic. All painted surfaces including the wood floors are Farrow and Ball. What makes this space really special? The swing of course!

Kitchen Remodels

Homes by Hamilton LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

White Kitchen

Mike's Factory Direct

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

Seattle Craftsman Remodel

User

A dark and poorly laid out kitchen has been opened up to the adjacent Dining Room, enhanced with well designed lighting and all new cabinets. A generous island with Madronna live edge countertop creates the new focal point for the room. Photos: Dale Lang NW Architectural Photography

Kitchen with view to Barn

Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.

Sun Kitchen features custom stained bamboo cabinets, soapstone countertop with integral farmhouse sink Photo: Michael R. Timmer
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

modern cottage open kitchen design

Moss Yaw Design studio

The new open kitchen features Bosch appliances, soapstone counters and custom cabinetry. Flat front thermofoil low cabinets are balanced by glass upper cabinet doors, creating a contemporary cottage aesthetic at this modern and highly functional space.

Off-grid and On-point

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

This amazing house is self-sustaining and stylish! Using a different color for your island can add interest to your space and make the island feel like a free-standing piece of furniture. In this kitchen, designed and installed by Allen's Fine Woodworking, we used Medallion Cabinetry. The main cabinets are maple in Mission door style with White Icing paint. The island is maple in Park Place door style with Sangria stain. Photos by Zach Luellen Photography, LLC

Strittmatter

Living Stone Design + Build

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bergen County, NJ -Transitional - Kitchen

The Hammer & Nail, Inc.

Bergen County, NJ -Transitional - Kitchen Designed by Toni Saccoman of The Hammer and Nail Inc. Photography by: Steve Rossi This Bergen County transitional kitchen features Barocca Soapstone countertops along with an integrated Soapstone Apron Front Sink and Drain Board. Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry created Flawless Inset Cabinet Construction. The ceramic subway tile backsplash is made from crushed glass. http://thehammerandnail.com #ToniSaccoman #HNdesigns #KitchenDesign

Wimbledon Renovation

Randell Design Group

Complete renovation of Wimbledon townhome. Features include: vintage Holophane pendants Stone splashback by Gerald Culliford custom cabinetry Artwork by Shirin Tabeshfar

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.

Shaker cabinets with a twist

James C Schell LLC

The Shaker style is popular for a reason: it's versatile and easy to maintain. Our owners chose them in a warm pecan finish for the uppers and a handsome eucalyptus color for the lower cabinets. The combination keeps the room interesting and fresh. Notice how this wall cabinetry is footed, giving it a "furniture" look.

Wayne Kitchen

Ginger Woods Design

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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

Green Custom Kitchen

Linden Kitchen and Bath

Make your kitchen extraordinary with green cabinets! This special one of a kind kitchen will have all your neighbors talking. Top of the line appliances make cooking effortless. The custom metal hood really makes the stove the showpiece of this kitchen. Low maintenance Soapstone countertops add the finishing touch. Want to see more inspiration? Contact us!

Trumbull Kitchen Remodel

Tom Freudenthal

Photo of 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.

Beaded Inset custom kitchen

Fenton Interiors, LLC.

Double oven-Lower drawers and upper storage
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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!