Custom pantry with mosaic flooring, blue paint-grade cabinets and shelves, marble backsplash, and crystallography counters. The pantry is separated from the rest of the space by custom barn doors, complete with handcrafted leather handles.

Example of a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The glass wall cabinets between the built in coffee maker and the refrigerator become a visual flare to the beverage service area. The decorative glass cabinets flanking the cooktop hood bring light and drama to the space. The entrance to the mudroom & pantry is tuck behind the double ovens.

Small transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no 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.

Photography by Tam Lontok
Transitional kitchen photo in San Francisco

Large transitional u-shaped light wood floor kitchen photo in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Stunning black and white transitional style kitchen with Wynnbrooke cabinets: Mission door style, Frost and Black paint colors.
Transitional eat-in kitchen photo in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and an island

Kitchen renovation, creating a open feel, pantry, office, and a better transition to back yard! Bob Fortner photography, . Hero Tile, Masterworks custom cabinets.

Elegant Kitchen with Custom Cabinetry By Cordova Carpentry
Inspiration for a large transitional travertine floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Kitchen beverage station with tower cabinets with pocket doors, glass upper cabinets and furniture-style base moulding at toe-space
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Jacksonville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

The goal of this kitchen remodel was to update the existing space while preserving the overall layout that already worked well for the homeowners. The project focused on replacing the perimeter cabinetry, improving storage, modernizing the finishes, and increasing natural light. The existing island, hardwood flooring, appliance locations, and overall circulation were maintained to reduce unnecessary structural changes while giving the kitchen a more updated appearance.

These homeowners were ready to update the home they had built when their girls were young. This was not a full gut remodel. The perimeter cabinetry mostly stayed but got new doors and height added at the top. The island and tall wood stained cabinet to the left of the sink are new and custom built and I hand-drew the design of the new range hood. The beautiful reeded detail came from our idea to add this special element to the new island and cabinetry. Bringing it over to the hood just tied everything together. We were so in love with this stunning Quartzite we chose for the countertops we wanted to feature it further in a custom apron-front sink. We were in love with the look of Zellige tile and it seemed like the perfect space to use it in.

Large transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Houston with an island, a farmhouse sink, marble countertops, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets and multicolored backsplash

Example of a transitional kitchen design in New York

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Austin

This kitchen was transformed to a highly functional and beautiful space while keeping the original footprint primarily intact. White oak cabinets with white uppers are classic and timeless. The GE Cafe white appliances with rose gold finishes add a simple elegance.

Kitchen design and full gut remodel in post and beam kitchen. New layout to improve functionality and flow, with center kitchen island, tall pantry storage cabinet, soft gray-beige shaker-style cabinets (Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter), quartz countertop, stacked subway tile backsplash, metal mesh cabinet fronts, Thermador range and hood vent, paneled refrigerator, Shaw's fireclay apron-front sink, matte black fixtures and hardware, cable lighting, and hardwood flooring.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island