Different kitchen layouts and designs are available for all kinds of homes. Some homeowners prefer traditional kitchen designs like Farmhouse and Cottage, while others like the sleek look of contemporary styles like industrial and minimalist kitchens. With the transitional style, you can get the best of both designs for your kitchen.

In this post, kitchen renovation contractor DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Orland Park shares the key elements that make a transitional kitchen.

What Is a Transitional Kitchen?

A transitional kitchen is a combination of traditional and modern styles. Traditional styles incorporate ornate and heavy detailing on surfaces and other elements of the kitchen, while modern designs have a minimalist and sleek appeal. A transitional kitchen takes some of the characteristics of both styles and puts them together to give a kitchen a more dynamic and unique appearance. Generally, a transitional kitchen favors the use of clean lines, simple cabinet door styles, and different kinds of materials and finishes for surfaces.

Designing Your Transitional Kitchen

Designing your transitional kitchen may seem tricky at first, but if you have a general idea of what you want your kitchen to look and feel like, you can easily share your vision with your kitchen remodel contractor. To help you get started, here are some ideas you can use for your transitional kitchen:

Use neutral colors. While beige, off-white, and cream are popular neutral shades used in kitchens, they’re more suitable for traditional kitchen designs. To achieve a transitional look, use shades of gray, brown, and other darker-looking neutral colors. This will make your kitchen appear fresh while keeping a neutral color palette. The rest of the elements of your design will give the necessary range of color.

Incorporate wood into your design. Wood is always a great choice as a material for different parts of your kitchen. It never goes out of style and is compatible with both traditional and modern kitchen designs, making it a great addition to a transitional kitchen. While some species of wood look good on their own, you can always opt for a finish or stain of your preference if you want to give more color to your wooden elements.

Minimize decor. Decorations are more in line with traditional designs, and modern kitchen styles generally avoid them altogether. In your transitional kitchen, you can still add some decor, but it is best if you limit them and only add them to complement your kitchen design.

Let’s Start a Conversation!

Create the kitchen of your dreams with the help of the pros at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Orland Park. We are a home remodel company that specializes in customizing and renovating indoor spaces according to your preferences and needs. To schedule a consultation, fill out our contact form or call us at (708) 578-6832. We serve homeowners in Homer Glen, Lemont, Palos Park, Frankfort, Mokena, and the surrounding areas.