Photo of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

High Park Home

Toronto Interior Design Group

Valerie Wilcox
Design ideas for a transitional kitchen in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

Flint Cottage Kitchen

Joseph John & Co.

Design ideas for a small transitional kitchen in Sussex.

Flint Cottage Kitchen

Joseph John & Co.

Small transitional kitchen in Sussex.

Sacramento Kitchen & Bathroom

HDR Remodeling Inc.

When our clients fell in love with a Walker Zanger countertop in Pearled Leather, all the other details began to fall into place. The kitchen features traditional cabinets in a stunning Farrow & Ball De Nimes Blue that is anything but ordinary. A touch of modern in the island light fixture and kitchen faucet elevates the space further, perfectly marrying the clients unique tastes with classic style. Photography by Open Homes Photography Inc.

Elegant Estate

12/12 Architects & Planners

This 6,000sf luxurious custom new construction 5-bedroom, 4-bath home combines elements of open-concept design with traditional, formal spaces, as well. Tall windows, large openings to the back yard, and clear views from room to room are abundant throughout. The 2-story entry boasts a gently curving stair, and a full view through openings to the glass-clad family room. The back stair is continuous from the basement to the finished 3rd floor / attic recreation room. The interior is finished with the finest materials and detailing, with crown molding, coffered, tray and barrel vault ceilings, chair rail, arched openings, rounded corners, built-in niches and coves, wide halls, and 12' first floor ceilings with 10' second floor ceilings. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a wooded neighborhood, surrounded by old growth trees. The homeowners, who hail from Texas, believe that bigger is better, and this house was built to match their dreams. The brick - with stone and cast concrete accent elements - runs the full 3-stories of the home, on all sides. A paver driveway and covered patio are included, along with paver retaining wall carved into the hill, creating a secluded back yard play space for their young children. Project photography by Kmieick Imagery.

The Riley at Bradley Square

Stanley Martin Homes

This is an example of a transitional galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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Floors On Crowfoot

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

12th Street

Storie Collective

In this Victorian home on Capitol Hill, the interior had been gut renovated by a developer to match a modern farmhouse aesthetic which did not reflect our client. Our scope included a complete overhaul of the primary bathroom and powder room, a heavy kitchen refresh, along with new hardware, doors, paint, lighting, furnishings and window treatments throughout the home. Our goal was to also elevate the home’s architectural details, including a new stair rail, back to what could have been original millwork while creating a feminine, sophisticated space for a family of 5 (plus one adorable furry friend).

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Amy Pearson Design

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

Sleek Family Fun

Bay Area Contracting, Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor, white benchtop and with island.

Kitchen - Center Hall "Glamonial"

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

All white Transitional kitchen with Calacatta Gold slab marble counter tops, island (with waterfall edge) and range backsplash. Black and brass fixtures and accents provide an elegant finishes and diagonal coffered ceiling and light hardwood flooring provide warmth to this beautiful kitchen. Architect: Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: JSE Interior Designs Builder: True North Photographer: Adam Kane Macchia

Mid-Century Kitchen Update

cocoon home design

debra szidon
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, concrete floors, with island and green floor.

Newtown Square Kitchen Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Transitional kitchen in Philadelphia with white cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Lantern House on the River

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Grand Rapids with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, with island, white benchtop, white cabinets, panelled appliances, vaulted, quartz benchtops and engineered quartz splashback.

Traditional Elegance - Chrysalis 2017 Award Winner

Mitchell Construction Group

Warren Patterson Photography
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Kitchen Folding Door

Tenhulzen Residential

12-foot wide Andersen folding doors provide access to the patio, exposing seasonal guests to a bar-height counter.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

King's Point Update

Defined by Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Kitchen Samples

paulkporterphotography

Inspiration for a transitional galley kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Pine Paradise

Kitchen Studio Monterey

This paradise in the pines needed a total refresh with new flooring, doors and windows throughout. Wolf appliances are surrounded by soft teal "Carolina Gull" custom color cabinets in the kitchen by Urban Effects Cabinetry in their Foxfire door style. The Blanco Ikon apron front sink in Cinder is complemented by a Newport Brass Vespera faucet. Caesarstone engineered quartz counters in "Georgian Bluffs" on the perimeter and portion of the island. The rest of the island and overhang features Ash wood by Grothouse Lumber out of Germansville PA. A random blend mosaic backsplash tile blends beautifully with the walls, cabinets, wood top and flooring. Photography by Dave Clark with Monterey Virtual Tours.

Transitional Turquoise Kitchen 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!