What Are Transitional Kitchen Cabinets?

What Are Transitional Kitchen Cabinets?

What Are Transitional Kitchen Cabinets?

Transitional kitchen cabinet styles are gaining popularity among many homeowners, but what exactly are transitional cabinets? Transitional cabinets blend the classic design of vintage cabinetry with sleek modern cabinet design elements. They are a bridge between the old and the new, giving your kitchen a one-of-a-kind flare. Now you know what transitional kitchen cabinets are, how do you achieve the look? It’s actually quite simple.

Get the Right Material  

Transitional cabinets are almost always made with wood, because wooden cabinets are an easy way to add a traditional home aesthetic without being too jarring. Oftentimes, these wooden kitchen cabinets are styled with soft or natural colors reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s. Transitional wooden cabinets can also be painted white to better blend with the kitchen’s overall aesthetic. No matter the color, transitional kitchen cabinet styles are typically painted with a matte or gloss finish for a gorgeous appearance that easily complements the rest of the kitchen.

Less is More

When it comes to transitional kitchen cabinet designs, you never want to be too over-the-top. The main draw of transitional cabinets is that they are a subtle, understated addition to the kitchen and tie design aspects of the space together rather than overshadowing. As a result, transitional cabinets are rarely embellished with intricate designs. With that said, modern handles and hardware, like steel door handles, are typically added to bring the design to the present.

Creating a Transitional Kitchen

Of course, transitional cabinets are not meant to stand alone—they are just part of the entire transitional kitchen design. To complete the look and to have gorgeous transitional kitchen, following these tips:

Add Subtle Accents

Oftentimes, traditional kitchens will incorporate a lot of flashy accessories in their design. In contrast, modern kitchens will usually have none. When it comes to accessorizing your transitional kitchen, opt to meet somewhere in the middle. Incorporate some accessories, but keep it to a minimum to stay in the transitional theme. Examples of subtle kitchen accessories include small crown molding above your kitchen cabinets and very minimal use of wainscoting and corbel.

Mix Neutral Colors with Textured Elements

Part of the fun of designing a transitional kitchen is being able to mix and match, even if you still have to adhere to the minimalist look. This applies specifically to mixing soft or neutral tones with different textures. For example, a matte white cabinet with a dark quartz countertop would provide the perfect contrast. Or instead of the countertop, opt for a marble or tumble stone backsplash. Gray cabinets would also pair well with lighter granite counters. There’s plenty of room to experiment with tile flooring as well. Mixing neutral and textured elements is a great opportunity to get creative and flex your design eye.

Trust AlliKristé with Your Custom Bathroom Cabinetry and Renovations

Whether you’re leaning toward traditional kitchen cabinetry, something more modern, or you want to meet in the transitional middle, AlliKristé is here to bring your dream kitchen to life. For more than 25 years, we’ve provided homeowners with hand-crafted custom kitchen and bathroom cabinetry as well as outstanding renovations. To have our custom cabinetry installed in your home or to enlist our design experts for a full renovation, contact AlliKristé today and schedule your free consultation. We’ll even create a digital rendering to ensure a proper fit for your custom cabinetry and renovations.