This open kitchen is built for entertaining!

This transitional kitchen brings in clean lines, simple cabinets, warm earth tones accents, and lots of function. This kitchen has a small footprint and had very little storage space. Our clients wanted to add more space, somehow, get the most storage possible, make it feel bright and open, have a desk area, and somewhere that could function as a coffee area. By taking out the doorway into the dining room, we were able to extend the cabinetry into the dining room, giving them their desk area as well as storage and a nice area for guests! A custom appliance garage was made that allows you to have all the necessities right at your hands and gives you the ability to close it up and hide all of the appliances. Trash, spice, tray, and drawer pull outs were added for function, as well as 2 lazy susans, wine storage, and deep drawers for pots and pans. The homeowner fell in love with the matte white GE Cafe appliances with the brushed bronze accents, and quite frankly, so did we! Once we found those, we knew we wanted to incorporate that metal throughout the kitchen. New hardwood flooring was installed in the kitchen and finished to match the existing wood in the dining room. We brought the warmth up to eye level with open shelving stained to match. We love creating with our clients, and this kitchen was no exception! We are thrilled with how everything came together.

Beaverton Kitchen and Powder Bath

Northland Design & Build

Ashbrook Project

American Kitchen Concepts Inc

Medallion Painted White Chocolate Kitchen Cabinets with Petal Mosaic Backsplash

Cabinet-S-Top

An already beautifully appointed home just needed a face lift in the tired kitchen to bring it up to par with the rest of the house. The clients originally considered refacing their existing kitchen cabinets, but then decided on a full remodel. The cabinets installed in the kitchen are Medallion Devonshire Door Style, Flat Center Panel, Painted White Chocolate. Hardware is Top Knobs 1 1/8” and 8 cc Appliance Pulls. The countertop is Giallo Traversella Granite 1/2” Round with 4” Backsplash on the Refrigerator and Garage walls. The backsplash is Petal Mosiac in the Foundation Color. A Blanco Diamond Silgranite sink in Truffle color and Moen Arbor Pullout Faucet in Chrome finish.

Reforma vivienda en tonos neutros

Sube Interiorismo

Franktown, CO- Knotty Alder Wood Island with Anvil Metal Accents

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Knotty Alder Wood Island Surrounded with Anvil Metal Accents and Waterfall Legs in Franktown, Colorado. Designed by Studio Dearborn. #StudioDearborn #Grothouse #glumber

High Line Remodel

Vesta Design Studio, LLC

Full kitchen remodel with expanded eat-in island, larger footprint, targeted storage, and all new finishes and cabinetry.

Crombie

Rivers + Steel City Homes

Alameda Spanish Bungalow Kitchen Reface

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel

Contemporary Renovation

Fred Parker Company, Inc.

The Kitchen and Family Dining Area was enlarged by enclosing a portion of a side porch. This created space for a large Family Dining Area which included a beautiful custom hutch with elaborate decorative wood doors. The trendy fur-downs and skylight were removed allowing the cabinets to extend to the ceiling with upper glass doors and low voltage lighting.

Kitchen in Kansas City, Missouri

Design Connection, Inc.

Dark wood cabinets were on my clients' wish list. They love the pull-out spice rack next to the stainless steel oven. Raised panel cabinets, quartzite countertops and beige ceramic tile backsplash were used throughout this kitchen. See all of the Before & After pictured from this project by Design Connection, Inc. here: https://www.designconnectioninc.com/portfolio/

Storage options for wide, deep drawers

MH Baker, LLC

A 42"w 3-drawer cabinet fitted with heavy duty drawer glides offers plentiful storage. In the deep center drawer a 'Häfele' peg system organizes sets of dishes. The lower deep drawer stores baking dishes and sets of bowls.

Custom cookie sheet pull-out that maximizes your viewing.

Katherine Ramm, Interior Design Consultant

When you're left without an overhead cabinet for oven pans, try this. It's great because you can see all the items at once. Picture by Kati Mallory.

White Kitchen with Character

Design InSite

Transitional Point Loma Kitchen remodel Ian Cummings Photography

Kitchen with Built-Ins and Wine Cooler

Premier Cape Construction, Inc.

The Family House in the Hills

Cindy Smetana Interiors

Академика Пилюгина ул.

ООО "АртТехно"

Menlo Park VI

Zaharias Design

Pendants on skylight supports, window shade in recessed pocket, paneled appliances, Taj Mahal quartzite counters, Sonoma Tile ceramic tile, walnut island. Photo by Bernard Andre

Creekside Serenity

Asher Custom Homes

Maureen Pasley

Transitional Kitchen with Beige Benchtop 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!