Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Cardiff with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Summer Hill Renovation

Renotech Building Pty Ltd

Transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Organic Modern in Ipswich MA

balance design studio

Jeff Roberts Imaging
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Classic Shaker Style Kitchen in Black Blue

Cillian Johnston

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets and window splashback.

Delancey Street - Kitchen

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

The homeowner felt closed-in with a small entry to the kitchen which blocked off all visual and audio connections to the rest of the first floor. The small and unimportant entry to the kitchen created a bottleneck of circulation between rooms. Our goal was to create an open connection between 1st floor rooms, make the kitchen a focal point and improve general circulation. We removed the major wall between the kitchen & dining room to open up the site lines and expose the full extent of the first floor. We created a new cased opening that framed the kitchen and made the rear Palladian style windows a focal point. White cabinetry was used to keep the kitchen bright and a sharp contrast against the wood floors and exposed brick. We painted the exposed wood beams white to highlight the hand-hewn character. The open kitchen has created a social connection throughout the entire first floor. The communal effect brings this family of four closer together for all occasions. The island table has become the hearth where the family begins and ends there day. It's the perfect room for breaking bread in the most casual and communal way.

Willoughby - Extension and 1st Floor Addition

Beecraft Pty Ltd

An extension and first floor addition to this Willoughby abode has transformed it into a completely new home! The downstairs extensions boats a brand new kitchen featuring a large island with beautiful white marble bench top, hanging lights and a window splash-back. The window is a stylish asset to the kitchen space and is positioned over a tropic garden, providing a natural balance. You'll also find a dining and living room but open up the doors to a paved outdoor area that spills onto a spacious back yard. Walk upstairs to new bedrooms and bathrooms which has given the family so much more room downstairs. Since the photos were taken, Beecraft has added a large paved area to the front door and sliding door entrances, as well as an asphalt drive way with original brick edging and garden beds.

Modern Farmhouse

Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture

Troy Thies Photography
Transitional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, window splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Amoroso

Gabor + Allen, inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Kitchens

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Clifton Hill

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Photo: Mark Fergus
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and window splashback.

Another remodeling in Encino kitchen

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Joana Morrison
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

San Carlos Drive Residence

SHM Architects

Transitional kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Mt Washington Kitchen & Powder Room

Harbor Kitchen Design

Single Family home in the Mt Washington neighborhood of Baltimore. From dated, dark and closed to open, bright and beautiful. A structural steel I beam was installed over square steel columns on an 18" thick fieldstone foundation wall to bring this kitchen into the 21st century. Kudos to Home Tailor Baltimore, the general contractor on this project! Photos by Mark Moyer Photography.

Kitchens

Casa Stoneworks

Photo of a transitional l-shaped kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Vegas Remodel

Black Ink Interiors

Pantry. Jennie Slade Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Hampstead

The Main Company

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lansdowne Road

Daniel Lomma Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall separate kitchen in Perth with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and orange floor.

Seaside Contemporary

Keller/Eaton Architects

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and beige floor.

Lectus Cabinets

Accent Countertops

Lectus Cabinets
Design ideas for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Gimghoul Rd. Remodel

Wood Done Right

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen with Window Splashback 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!