This mid-century modern kitchen was developed with the original architectural elements of its mid-century shell at the heart of its design. Throughout the space, the kitchen’s repetition of alternating dark walnut and light wood uses in the cabinetry and framework reflect the contrast of the dark wooden beams running along the white ceiling. The playful use of two tones intentionally develops unified work zones using all modern day elements and conveniences. For instance, the 5’ galley workstation stands apart with grain-matched walnut cabinetry and stone wrap detail for a furniture-like feeling. The mid-century architecture continued to be an emphasis through design details such as a flush venting system within a drywall structure that conscientiously disappears into the ceiling affording the existing post-and-beams structures and clerestory windows to stand in the forefront. Along with celebrating the characteristic of the mid-century home the clients wanted to bring the outdoors in. We chose to emphasis the view even more by incorporating a large window centered over the galley kitchen sink. The final result produced a translucent wall that provokes a dialog between the outdoor elements and the natural color tones and materials used throughout the kitchen. While the natural light and views are visible because of the spacious windows, the contemporary kitchens clean geometric lines emphasize the newly introduced natural materials and further integrate the outdoors within the space. The clients desired to have a designated area for hot drinks such as coffee and tea. To create a station that could house all the small appliances & accessories and was easily accessible we incorporated two aluminum tambours together with integrated power lift doors. One tambour acting as the hot drink station and the other acting as an appliance garage. Overall, this minimalistic kitchen is nothing short of functionality and mid-century character. Photo Credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Sancroft - Kitchen

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and black benchtop.

architecturally built mid-century modern Kitchen Remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Here is an architecturally built mid-century modern home that was opened up between the kitchen and dining room, enlarged windows viewing out to a public park, porcelain tile floor, IKEA cabinets, IKEA appliances, quartz countertop, and subway tile backsplash.

Winter Park Coastal Kitchen and Baths

S&W Kitchens

Rickie Agapito - Photographer
Large beach style u-shaped kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Custom Kitchens

USi Stone & Tile

Stelo Bianco Marble kitchen floor
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island and grey floor.

Deep Dish Peg Drawers

Cabinet Innovations

Deep drawer storage with dish pegs to keep dishes in place. Dovetail drawers with a natural maple finish. All cabinets are Brookhaven with an Antique White finish on the Bridgeport Recessed door style.

Family Focused Luxury Kitchen Renovation

Drury Design

Flipping the floor plan by moving the kitchen from the center of the home to the exterior wall and adding a large window, created a bright and cherry new kitchen.

Bedford Place

Prideaux Design

Matt Vacca
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Tudor Kitchen Renovation

erin williamson

Erin Williamson Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and beige floor.

Custom Walnut IKEA Kitchen

Unhinged Custom Doors

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Klopf Architecture

Mariko Reed
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Pantry

The Organized Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and no island.

Turn key Interiors by Casa Mia

Casa Mia USA Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey floor.

Jr. League of Boston Show House Kitchen

Vani Sayeed Studios

Interior Design: Vani Sayeed Studios Photo Credits: Jared Kuzia Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, subway tile splashback and grey floor.

Roll-Out Shelves

Shelf Confident

This is an example of a traditional kitchen in Austin with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Traditional kitchen in pre-war building with open concept

Spectra Design Build

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets and a peninsula.

Transitional Interiors Greenwich, CT

Georgio Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and mosaic tile splashback.

Kitchens

Boca Kitchens & Baths

This is an example of an expansive modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, marble floors and with island.

Kitchen Remodel w/ Load Bearing Wall Removal

1st Texas Remodeling, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Enticing Industrial Styled Kitchen Remodel

Dura Supreme Cabinetry

The term “industrial” evokes images of large factories with lots of machinery and moving parts. These cavernous, old brick buildings, built with steel and concrete are being rehabilitated into very desirable living spaces all over the country. Old manufacturing spaces have unique architectural elements that are often reclaimed and repurposed into what is now open residential living space. Exposed ductwork, concrete beams and columns, even the metal frame windows are considered desirable design elements that give a nod to the past. This unique loft space is a perfect example of the rustic industrial style. The exposed beams, brick walls, and visible ductwork speak to the building’s past. Add a modern kitchen in complementing materials and you have created casual sophistication in a grand space. Dura Supreme’s Silverton door style in Black paint coordinates beautifully with the black metal frames on the windows. Knotty Alder with a Hazelnut finish lends that rustic detail to a very sleek design. Custom metal shelving provides storage as well a visual appeal by tying all of the industrial details together. Custom details add to the rustic industrial appeal of this industrial styled kitchen design with Dura Supreme Cabinetry. Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Kitchen with Marble Floors and Porcelain Floors 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!