Kelly Keul Duer and Merima Hopkins
Example of a transitional eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Transitional u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, onyx countertops and glass tile backsplash

This couples small kitchen was in dire need of an update. The homeowner is an avid cook and cookbook collector so finding a special place for some of his most prized cookbooks was a must!

Example of a transitional l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry design in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash and white countertops

KazArts
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A luxurious kitchen in Raleigh, NC is studded with glamorous furnishings and design elements. Photo credit: Bob Fortner Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, marble countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Interior Designer: Allard & Roberts Interior Design, Inc. Builder: Glennwood Custom Builders Architect: Con Dameron Photographer: Kevin Meechan Doors: Sun Mountain Cabinetry: Advance Custom Cabinetry Countertops & Fireplaces: Mountain Marble & Granite Window Treatments: Blinds & Designs, Fletcher NC

John G Wilbanks Photography
Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen pantry design in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

White Kitchen with Gray Island and Contemporary Fixtures
Kitchen - transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash and an island

Narita Architects Inc. Combined with the family room and kitchen, this space measures to be roughly 26' by 17'. A medium sized room that can hold a generous island that measures roughly 9' in length and over 4' in width. The groove in the cabinets are subtle while the color scheme and materials tie the whole room together.

Christy Kosnic
Eat-in kitchen - large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and gray countertops

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Inspiration for a small transitional galley light wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Large transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops