View of the sink and hob. The sink is from the 1810 Company. Altan Omer (photography@altamomer.com)
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and black floor.

Modern is Modern Again in Portola Valley

Mark Brand Architecture

For this remodel in Portola Valley, California we were hired to rejuvenate a circa 1980 modernist house clad in deteriorating vertical wood siding. The house included a greenhouse style sunroom which got so unbearably hot as to be unusable. We opened up the floor plan and completely demolished the sunroom, replacing it with a new dining room open to the remodeled living room and kitchen. We added a new office and deck above the new dining room and replaced all of the exterior windows, mostly with oversized sliding aluminum doors by Fleetwood to open the house up to the wooded hillside setting. Stainless steel railings protect the inhabitants where the sliding doors open more than 50 feet above the ground below. We replaced the wood siding with stucco in varying tones of gray, white and black, creating new exterior lines, massing and proportions. We also created a new master suite upstairs and remodeled the existing powder room. Architecture by Mark Brand Architecture. Interior Design by Mark Brand Architecture in collaboration with Applegate Tran Interiors. Lighting design by Luminae Souter. Photos by Christopher Stark Photography.

Stowe Retirement Getaway

Reap Construction

Inspiration for an expansive country kitchen in Burlington with beaded inset cabinets, orange cabinets, with island and vaulted.

Casa Chroma

Studio Palomino

This is an example of a mediterranean kitchen in Other with orange cabinets, cement tiles and no island.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Rothman+Rothman Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Diamond Heights Eichler Kitchen

Yama Architecture

bruce damonte
Photo of a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and a peninsula.

Blue-Green Renovation

Woodhull

The kitchen and dining area fulfills the owners' desire for an airy, open plan, while the materials exemplify the firm's ability to blend the traditional (natural wood posts and beams) with the modern (colorful, low-maintenance kitchen cabinets

Sunflower House

Pam Voth Photography

Photo by Pam Voth Photography
This is an example of a kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, red floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen

Shannon Malone

Design and Architecture by Kate Svoboda-Spanbock of HERE Design and Architecture Shannon Malone © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a kitchen in Santa Barbara with orange cabinets.

Evergreen

The Glade Design

Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and yellow benchtop.

Waitakere Ranges Kitchen

Du Bois Design Ltd

Designed by Natalie Du Bois of Du Bois Design Photo taken by Jamie Cobel
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, painted wood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Princeton Orange

Bryhn Design/Build

This apartment, in the heart of Princeton, is exactly what every Princeton University fan dreams of having! The Princeton orange is bright and cheery. Photo credits; Bryhn Design/Build

Kitchen house addition

CH Architects

Kitchen house sink view
Design ideas for a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, orange benchtop, wood benchtops, no island, brown floor and exposed beam.

Hillsborough

Coddington Design

LA Cornue chateau series 120 range with oven in matte black with stainless accents and matching stainless hood. Photo: David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with orange cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, black appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Kitchen house addition

CH Architects

Kitchen house cooking fireplace
This is an example of a small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, brown floor, orange benchtop and exposed beam.

Ashmead Road, Deptford

Troake and Rowsell Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with orange cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, slate floors, no island, grey floor, black benchtop, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets and stone tile splashback.

Southampton Modern Farmhouse

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors: The Hamptons

Modern luxury meets warm farmhouse in this Southampton home! Scandinavian inspired furnishings and light fixtures create a clean and tailored look, while the natural materials found in accent walls, casegoods, the staircase, and home decor hone in on a homey feel. An open-concept interior that proves less can be more is how we’d explain this interior. By accentuating the “negative space,” we’ve allowed the carefully chosen furnishings and artwork to steal the show, while the crisp whites and abundance of natural light create a rejuvenated and refreshed interior. This sprawling 5,000 square foot home includes a salon, ballet room, two media rooms, a conference room, multifunctional study, and, lastly, a guest house (which is a mini version of the main house). Project Location: Southamptons. Project designed by interior design firm, Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors. From their Chelsea base, they serve clients in Manhattan and throughout New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/southampton-modern-farmhouse/

Corian Küche

BEER GmbH Küchen

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, grey floor and orange benchtop.

Living Kitchen Open in Pink/Orange

miniki

miniki – the invisible kitchen disguised as an elegant sideboard miniki is the first kitchen system that transforms into an elevated sideboard after use. There is nothing there to betray the actual function of this piece of furniture. So the surprise is even greater when a fully functional kitchen is revealed after it’s opened. When miniki was designed, priority was given not only to an elegant form but above all to functionality and absolute practicality for everyday use. All the requirements of a kitchen are organized into the smallest of spaces. And space is often at a premium. Different modules are available to match all individual requirements. These modules can be combined to suit all tastes and so provide the perfect kitchen for all purposes. There are kitchens for all requirements – from the mini-kitchen with just one sink and some storage room for small offices to kitchenettes with, for instance, a fridge and two cooking zones, or a fully equipped eat-in kitchen with the full range of functions. This makes miniki a flexible, versatile, multi-purpose kitchen system. Simple to assemble and with its numerous combination options, the modules can be adapted swiftly and easily to any kind of setting. miniki facts module miniki : 3 modules – mk 1, mk 2, mk 3 : module dimensions 120 x 60 x 60 cm / 60 x 60 x 60 cm (H x W x D) : birch plywood with HPL laminate and sealed edges : 15 colors : mk 1 from 4,090 EUR (net plus devices) : mk 3 from 1,260 EUR (net) For further information see http://miniki.eu/en/home.html

West Hill's 70's Revival

L.EvansDesignGroup,inc

Modern 70's revival kitchen in laminate, solid surface, mahogany and steel.
Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Portland with open cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and panelled appliances.

Kitchen with Orange Cabinets Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!