Orange Kitchen Design Ideas

Elegant and minimalist kitchen in classic marble and soft dark tones. The Balmoral House is located within the lower north-shore suburb of Balmoral. The site presents many difficulties being wedged shaped, on the low side of the street, hemmed in by two substantial existing houses and with just half the land area of its neighbours. Where previously the site would have enjoyed the benefits of a sunny rear yard beyond the rear building alignment, this is no longer the case with the yard having been sold-off to the neighbours. Our design process has been about finding amenity where on first appearance there appears to be little. The design stems from the first key observation, that the view to Middle Harbour is better from the lower ground level due to the height of the canopy of a nearby angophora that impedes views from the first floor level. Placing the living areas on the lower ground level allowed us to exploit setback controls to build closer to the rear boundary where oblique views to the key local features of Balmoral Beach and Rocky Point Island are best. This strategy also provided the opportunity to extend these spaces into gardens and terraces to the limits of the site, maximising the sense of space of the 'living domain'. Every part of the site is utilised to create an array of connected interior and exterior spaces The planning then became about ordering these living volumes and garden spaces to maximise access to view and sunlight and to structure these to accommodate an array of social situations for our Client’s young family. At first floor level, the garage and bedrooms are composed in a linear block perpendicular to the street along the south-western to enable glimpses of district views from the street as a gesture to the public realm. Critical to the success of the house is the journey from the street down to the living areas and vice versa. A series of stairways break up the journey while the main glazed central stair is the centrepiece to the house as a light-filled piece of sculpture that hangs above a reflecting pond with pool beyond. The architecture works as a series of stacked interconnected volumes that carefully manoeuvre down the site, wrapping around to establish a secluded light-filled courtyard and terrace area on the north-eastern side. The expression is 'minimalist modern' to avoid visually complicating an already dense set of circumstances. Warm natural materials including off-form concrete, neutral bricks and blackbutt timber imbue the house with a calm quality whilst floor to ceiling glazing and large pivot and stacking doors create light-filled interiors, bringing the garden inside. In the end the design reverses the obvious strategy of an elevated living space with balcony facing the view. Rather, the outcome is a grounded compact family home sculpted around daylight, views to Balmoral and intertwined living and garden spaces that satisfy the social needs of a growing young family. Photo Credit: Katherine Lu

Large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The kitchen featuring Smartstone island benchtop and splashback is proving a joy to live with its winning combination of luxe marble aesthetic in super-durable quartz. For the bathroom, Leeza chose Smartstone Amara, a soft, beautiful surface that features a subtle, random grey vein on a white background.

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The gold hardware and faucet stand out against the white and black backgrounds.
This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

The stainless steel double oven and range hood compliment the white cabinetry and metal hardware. Warm tones in the stonewood granite backsplash and island countertop add interest and depth. Dark hardwood floors ground the space. The island features an integrated cutting board and trash bins creating a functional workspace. Ilir Rizaj

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, with island, white benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sliding pull-outs are a great way to stay organized in the kitchen and organize any oils, spices, etc you need!
Large transitional kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a large country galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey benchtop, shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Extra-spacious pantry Jeff Herr Photography
Photo of a large country kitchen pantry in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Inspiration for a large transitional open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback, marble floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

This unique farmhouse kitchen is a throw-back to the simple yet elegant white 3x6 subway tile, glass cabinetry, and spacious 12 foot white quartz island. With a farmhouse apron front sink and a 36" cooktop, this kitchen is a dreamy place to whip up some comfort food. Peek out the exterior windows and see a beautiful pergola that will be perfect to entertain your guests.

Anchored by a Navy Blue Hexagon Tile Backsplash, this transitional style kitchen serves up some nautical vibes with its classic blue and white color pairing. Love the look? Sample navy blue tiles and more at fireclaytile.com. TILE SHOWN 6" Hexagon Tiles in Navy Blue DESIGN John Gioffre PHOTOS Leonid Furmansky INSTALLER Revent Remodeling + Construction

Shelly Harrison
Photo of a beach style kitchen pantry in Boston with white cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and open cabinets.

A beautiful transitional design was created by removing the range and microwave and adding a cooktop, under counter oven and hood. The microwave was relocated and an under counter microwave was incorporated into the design. These appliances were moved to balance the design and create a perfect symmetry. Additionally the small appliances, coffee maker, blender and toaster were incorporated into the pantries to keep them hidden and the tops clean. The walls were removed to create a great room concept that not only makes the kitchen a larger area but also transmits an inviting design appeal. The master bath room had walls removed to accommodate a large double vanity. Toilet and shower was relocated to recreate a better design flow. Products used were Miralis matte shaker white cabinetry. An exotic jumbo marble was used on the island and quartz tops throughout to keep the clean look. The Final results of a gorgeous kitchen and bath

Alex Kotlik Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.