Transitional Kitchens

Transitional kitchens, which blend contemporary and traditional styles, are bright, relaxed, and often loaded with storage. The key to this blended style is a simple color palette and a cohesive design that eliminates visual distractions like patterns and clutter. Popular colors for transitional kitchens are white or neutral colors like grays and beiges. Wood tones are a staple, too.

Transitional style also relies heavily on storage to create a space free of clutter, so most of its visual impact comes from the cabinetry. The majority of transitional kitchen cabinets are painted wood or wood grain cabinetry, and their signature look comes from recessed-panel doors with clean lines, similar to Shaker cabinets.