This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

Transitional 1st Floor Remodel in Villanova, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

This light and airy kitchen is the definition of elegance. It has white shaker cabinets with satin gold pulls topped with white quartz counters. The matching white quartz backsplash provides a clean look. The center piece of the room is the large island! With seating for four, the deep blue island is loaded with storage and has a drawer microwave. For a special touch on the white quartz counter, we used an extra thick quartz slab. The striking gold pendants are from Ferguson Lighting. Sleek and contemporary, this beautiful home is located in Villanova, PA. Blue, white and gold are the palette of this transitional design. With custom touches and an emphasis on flow and an open floor plan, the renovation included the kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, mudroom, two powder rooms and floors. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 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

Kevington Estates

Embellish Home Staging and ReDesign

Kitchens are always fun to decorate. Setting up a bar with table settings and a tray with champagne and glasses is a fun way to create a vision of how nice it would be to call this house your home!

White Shaker Kitchen Cabinets

NelsonCabinetry

Kings Hall Road Project

Clare Elise Interiors

Stunning Family Kitchen with Island and Pendant over the island. The modern shape of the Kartell Bar Stools sit in juxtaposition to the more tradition shaker cabinet units

Leiblein Kitchen

Dutch Made Custom Cabinetry

Stunner in Roseville

Stage Right Design, Inc.

House on the Hill

Hakwood

House on the Hill in Redwood City, United States contains Hakwood Flourish flooring. Photo credits: R. Bradley Knipstein

Geneva 2019 MBA Parade of Homes Model

Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc

Serving station in dinette area

Weddington, NC- Main floor renovation-Kitchen

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This Old World Style house received a total transformation to bring it up to date! The client is loving the new fresh, brighter look! We also added wooden ceiling beams to give it a homey feel. Loving the sparkle in the shiny subway tile and the herringbone pattern.

Modern Shingle Style

Brinton Brosius Inc

KITCHEN GALLERY

Next Level Remodeling

Langley Oaks

Erika Jayne Design Build

A spa-like design and feel in this redesigned master bathroom in McLean, Virginia. Designed by Erika Jayne Design + Build, the finishes, fixtures, and accessories all evoke a sense of calm in this bathroom retreat. Warm grays found in the cabinetry and marble are complemented by touches of black accents throughout. A natural fiber rug adds the perfect dose of textural interest to an expansive floor of marble tiles.

Heights Road

JK interior living

Kitchen - View from Family Room

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Medfield Renovation

Winslow Design

Addition to Historic Chevy Chase Maryland House

Landis Architects | Builders

A large island and built-in bench provide seating for casual dining at the island and breakfast nook. French doors in the family room and full light door in the breakfast nook connect the open living space to the patio. The perimeter cabinets are white with Caesarstone Raven countertops. The island is blue with Caesarstone Calacatta Nuvo countertop. There is a prep sink on the island.

Mona Home Remodel

Designs By Liv

Nolen McCaffrey Mobile Alabama Kitchen

Coast Design Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen was designed by Robin Tankersley of Coast Design Kitchen & Bath for builder Lynn Nolen. It's located in Mobile, Alabama. It featured Integrity, maple, all plywood, Hathaway style cabinets with full overlay and 5 piece drawer fronts and soft close hinges. The finishes are white paint and admiral blue paint on the island. The door and drawers feature brushed brass bar pulls sourced from Amazon. The kitchen has corner drawers for storage, a knife and utensil block and cutting board and foil pull-outs. The floors are hardwood. Appliances are stainless steel. The space contains a wet bar, open shelving and a beverage center.

Lake House Kitchen

Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa

This magnificent open kitchen, designed by Curtis Lumber, Inc., makes the most of the lake view. The kitchen features Wellborn Cabinetry in the Bristol Door Style. The perimeter and island cabinetry are Bright White and the Refrigerator Wall is Maple Bleu. The perimeter countertop is quartz and the homeowner built the wood top for the island. Photos property of Curtis Lumber, Inc.

Large Transitional 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!