This kitchen is home to two taller individuals who both use the space equally and requested a taller workspace to comfortably accommodate their needs. The island cabinets are standard 34-1/2” tall but the Iceberg countertops were installed with a 3” build-up to add height to the island. Cabinets on the long wall were designed to break up the wall of white: buffet on the end with walnut-framed glass cabinets and seashell backsplash; double refrigerators in a painted, distressed mahogany finish were pulled forward to simulate texture and depth on the wall; wide pantry cabinets with roll-out drawers sitting on the countertops flank the refrigerators. On the opposite wall, a new window box at the kitchen sink was built to add more countertop behind the sink and to let in more light, adding dimension to the room. The cabinetry in the original existing kitchen was disjointed at the dining room entrance and made the room appear much smaller than it really was. To remedy this, the entry to the dining room from the kitchen was closed up and relocated around the corner from the foyer; 2 simple, stacked columns were built to highlight the new opening. These transitional style columns and wider room openings at the family room and dining room entrances provide an open layout suitable for large groups to mingle comfortably; family room cabinetry and dining room fireplace surround matches kitchen cabinets.

Kip Dawkins
Example of a small transitional single-wall dark wood floor seated home bar design in Richmond with dark wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and recessed-panel cabinets

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

Iba Design Associates David Lauer Photography
Study room - small transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room idea in Denver with blue walls and no fireplace

Great Room which is open to banquette dining + kitchen. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Example of a large transitional open concept dark wood floor living room design in Nashville with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in New Orleans

Built-in lockers for coat and shoe storage is perfect for this family of five. Patterned concrete tiles will perform well and add some fun to this mudroom.

SW 6206 Oyster Bay Floor: Mohawk -- Artistic, Artic White Oak Hardwood Art: Uttermost Bed: Lexington Furniture Bedding: Eastern Accents Dresser: Lexington Furniture Rug: Jaunty NightStands: Lexington Art: Custom from Baldwin Art Lamps: Mercana Accessories: Mercana and Uttermost

Patio fountain - large transitional courtyard stone patio fountain idea in Other with no cover

Matthew Niemann Photography www.matthewniemann.com
Inspiration for a large transitional master marble floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, a one-piece toilet, white walls and a vessel sink

Transitional home bar photo in Salt Lake City

This beautiful bathroom features cement tiles (from Cement Tile Shop) on the floors with an infinity drain a custom frameless shower door and custom lighting. Vanity is Signature Hardware, and mirror is from Pottery Barn.

This drop zone space is accessible from the attached 2 car garage and from this glass paneled door leading from the motor court, making it centrally located and highly functional. It is your typical drop zone, but with a twist. Literally. The custom live edge coat hook board adds in some visual interest and uniqueness to the room. Pike always likes to incorporate special design elements like that to take spaces from ordinary to extraordinary, without the need to go overboard. Cabinet Paint- Benjamin Moore Sea Haze Floor Tile- Jeffrey Court Union Mosaic Grey ( https://www.jeffreycourt.com/product/union-mosaic-grey-13-125-in-x-15-375-in-x-6-mm-14306/)

Leland Gebhardt ( http://lelandphotos.com)
Mid-sized transitional light wood floor mudroom photo in Phoenix with beige walls

Cynthia Lynn
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor wine cellar remodel in Chicago with display racks

Inspiration for a small transitional porcelain tile, multicolored floor and wallpaper entryway remodel in New York with pink walls and a dark wood front door

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Atlanta

Deck - transitional deck idea in Dallas with a pergola

Sean Litchfield
Transitional dark wood floor and wainscoting dining room photo in New York with gray walls