The result is a fresh, but nottoocontemporary, feel.
Consider including these key transitional kitchen elements.
Wood can be used on the floor, ceiling, cabinetry, and even on the walls via paneling.
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Modern Appliances
When it comes to a kitchens workhorsesa range and refrigerator, for startersthink contemporary.
Keep the lines clean and storage aplenty.
Consider painted wood with recessed-panel doors, likeShaker cabinets.
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An Emphasis on Natural Light
The more natural light, the better.
Transitional kitchens accentuate all the natural light they can get, which is often enhanced with white elements.
Light bounces off of white tiles and cabinets for an especially bright space.
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Traditional Countertops
In transitional kitchens, countertops tend to stick to a streamlined look.
For a modern edge, consider waterfall countertops on an island; those are commonly used in transitional kitchens.
That emphasizes the entire ethos of transitional design, blending old and new into a classic look.
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Interesting Hardware
While transitional kitchens rely on classic yet cool big elements, dont overlook the details.
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Wood species vary, as do sizes of planks and stains.
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All, though, result in a durable flooring and ensuring style for your kitchen.
Celebrate Natural Light
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Transitional kitchens welcome abundant natural light.
Capitalizing on natural light creates a bright, energetic space worthy of gatherings.
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For this kitchen, interior designerBria Hammelemployed a warm chocolate brown.
It’s anything but expected but forever in style.
The interplay of smooth and tactile creates a harmonious transitional kitchen.
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The outcome is a perfectly blended kitchen.
Opt for All White
you could’t go wrong with anall white kitchen.
Still, it looks anything but sterile thanks to the warmth of the wooden floors and island base.
Design byBria Hammel Interiors/ Photo bySpacecrafting Photography
Stainless steel appliances are always a sleek, eye-catching option.
Prioritize a Functional Layout
Traditional, modern,andtransitional kitchens prioritize practicality.
Select Durable Surfaces
A kitchen is a workhorse of a space.
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When designing one, choose durable materials that will withstand the everyday wear and tear.
Consider granite countertops, solid wood cabinets, and porcelain tile.
Add Comfortable Seating
Transitional kitchens are the hub of any house.
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Vintage-style knobs catch the eye, as does a nontraditional color.
That doesn’t mean it’s crucial that you stray from bold design choices though.
Think Sleek
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What’s black, white, and elegant all over?
Design byBria Hammel Interiors/ Photo bySpacecrafting Photography
This kitchen, designed byJulie Geyer Studio.
There’s nothing overly trendy, yet each element feels unexpected.
This balance between fresh and timeless makes them ideal for transitional kitchens.
Design byBria Hammel Interiors/ Photo bySpacecrafting Photography
It’s a luxe look.
The mix of comfortable seating and practical design is at the heart of a transitional kitchen.
They create a graphic pop whether you opt for classic black and white or choose softer tones.
Design byBria Hammel Interiors/ Photo bySpacecrafting Photography
The style is full of classic, do-no-wrong elements, so consider that a blank slate.
A vase full of tulips?
Plenty of little pots filled with plants?
Design byBria Hammel Interiors/ Photo bySpacecrafting Photography
Play Up a Wood-Paneled Ceiling
Design byJessica Nelson Design/ Photo byCarina Skrobecki Photography
Warmth?
To help with that, storage is a must.
Storage was a priority forMusings by Morgans kitchen renovationtoo.
Design byBria Hammel Interiors/ Photo bySpacecrafting Photography
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