Bamboo floor with hand scraped finish and multi colored stain - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

Alameda Beach House Kitchen Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Francis Combes

Golf Course home in Broken Top

Norman Building & Design

Looking at the kitchen toward the great room of the home. Sapele cabinets with slatted details over the cooktop and adjacent cabinets. Claro walnut table extends from the home's island

Full Home Design

JG Designs

Fresh, Open and Transitional!

Innermost Cabinets

Wide open style with fresh, modern details update the traditional Shaker Beverly door to create a transitional style defined by shape, texture and materials. Attention is centered on the organic beauty of the wood, drawing in the natural light and bringing the outdoors in to this living space. The island uses decorative aluminum feet, glass surfaces, and multiple workspace levels to transform it from an ordinary kitchen island into a center for conversing and entertaining. Open floating shelves and a built-in desk space make easy work of organized living. Beverly’s built-in entertainment center may wrap the television in smart storage, but when combined with modern light fixtures, glass tile and natural wood cabinetry, the effect is a flowing space for entertaining in an updated transitional style.

Our Work

Cedar Mountain Woodwrights

Simple, Honey-Hued Kitchen

Wolf Home Products

A simple, honey-hued kitchen featuring WOLF Classic Cabinets in Dartmouth Honey.

Kitchen Remodel

Diversified Design

Porte Dauphine, réaménagement et décoration d'un appartement , Paris XVIe

le.nid-architecture intérieure

Porte Dauphine - Réaménagement et décoration d'un appartement, Paris XVIe - Cuisine. La cuisine reprend les codes "Bistrot" afin de s'intégrer avec élégance dans la pièce de vie. sa fonction première est ainsi un peu dissimulée. Les matériaux de grande qualité lui confère un un aspect luxueux et en font le point d'orgue de la pièce. Photo Arnaud Rinuccini

Transitional Kitchen

House -- 3rd Street

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Large kitchen features custom cabinets with modern shaker door/drawer style, dine in island, white perimeter with navy blue island, stainless appliances and farmhouse sink.

Cottage in the Meadow

Cushman Design Group

Photo: Lindsay Selin

Transitional Home Remodel

Kurber Construction LLC

Ryan Hainey Photography

Burnsville Cherry Kitchen - blind corner base

HearthWood Kitchens

Neil Photography

The Secret Ingredient - In Boulder Creek

Lewis Design-Build-Remodel

Our Work

Kate DollarDesign

This is a kitchen for a real cook and yet was a remodel that utilized existing space for economy in the remodel. The cabinets are simple, clean and the mahogany gives the design a special quality that was worth the price. The granite has great dimension and is set off by the matchstick splash. Accessories finish this very modern design.

Transitional Alder

Cederberg Kitchens & Renovations

Lili Engelhardt Photography

ATL TCH Kitchen

A Taylored Lifestyle, LLC

This is a lovely built-in buffet, with lighted cabinets with glass doors that displays the client's collection of handmade pottery & provides extra storage space. Michael Tichonuk, photographer

Joyful Kitchen Chelsea Family Loft

Tamara Hubinsky Interiors

A professional level slide in range and vent hood with extra power.

Direct Replacement

Cheryl Oldershaw Chant

Beautiful Cherry Cabinetry with Steel Grey Granite Countertops with Stainless Steel Appliances and beautiful marble grey backsplash with mother of pearl accents are all apart of the updated direct replacement kitchen by Cheryl Oldershaw Chant in Lansing, MI serving all of Michigan.

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!