This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Houston with dark wood cabinets, blue splashback and no island.

ELTHAM

Susan Cleveland Design

Midcentury kitchen in Melbourne.

The St. John's Square Haberdashery by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Westbrook Road

Jkath Design Build + Reinvent

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Minneapolis.

Eichler Home Remodel, San Mateo Highlands

Plum Architects

The kitchen was originally a walled off galley kitchen to where the chairs are in this picture. We relocated the kitchen to create a larger living room.

Modern Remodel

Nichole Lynne Design

Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Salt Lake City.

Midcentury Modern Backsplash

Motawi Tileworks

Midcentury modern backsplash by Motawi Tileworks featuring Floating Spheres art tile
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall kitchen in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

De Bercy Project

Classic Urban Homes

Vernon Wentz
Midcentury kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Minimalist Modern House

Bright Designlab

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

HOME REMODEL IN SILVER SPRING

AXIS ARCHITECTS

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Mid Century Modern at Valdora

Christopher Design

David Kekwick
Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Sunshine Coast.

Tastemaker's Kitchen

Petrick Architecture

With help from my design-savvy client, I was able to create a stylish yet practical solution to her functional problems in the existing kitchen. The space was dark, cramped, and disorganized. While making dinner, she ran back and forth through a two-way door to communicate with her children in the family room. Backpacks and homework spilled into the kitchen and lights were on regardless of the time of day. To solve these issues, we opened up the wall between the family room to improve communication and bring in more natural light. A mud room was defined by adding walls near the back door. We raised the ceiling to the original height and the new opening was trimmed to match all existing openings for a seamless design. Making dinner has a whole new outlook with a custom island that faces the family room and the warm southern sunlight. We finished it off embracing current trends with grey cabinets, marble counters with backsplash, brushed brass hardware and open shelving.

Midcentury Modern Style House in Santa Cruz, CA

Howland Built

The large pane windows provide an amazing view of the back yard as well as allowing plenty of natural light to spill into the kitchen throughout the day.

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Harrison Watts

Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Annursnac Hill

Hisel Flynn Architects

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Boston.

Mid Century Modern Magic (Iowa City, IA)

Cantebury Kitchens

Homecrest
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Cedar Rapids with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, laminate benchtops, stone tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Pull-out Spice Rack

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Midcentury Modern Kitchen in Carlisle, PA

Stacey Kocevar Designs, LLC

This space was an addition off of an existing small living space, which was designed by an architect who created a beautifully dramatic, two-story, living space by angling walls and making the living room area 2 stories high, with an overlook at the top of the spiral staircase to the second floor. The appliances were already set in place, and the homeowners did not want to move the existing plumbing, electrical, or venting, so I had to work within those parameters. They wanted a contemporary, industrial, feel for the kitchen, which I believe is described as Midcentry Modern, was acheived by using slab-style doors and drawers, mixing painted with walnut veneered finishes, along with other custom and unique items. The soapstone was a must-have for the homeowners, providing a source for the painted cabinetry color, which draws out the beautiful veins in the countertop. They needed pantry space, and as much usable storage as possible for the space, which included the angled wall that the refrigerator was on, along with not crowding the walk space between that wall and the necessary column adjacent to it. By building in the refrigerator with panels on either side to conceal the refrigerator "box", I was able to create a storage section which included a 2-drawer base for storage of larger items, with 2 pantries flanking either end, with contrasting walnut floating shelves in between. along with that custom section, in order to provide additional storage, and counter space, I created a free-standing piece, which had to feel like a part of the kitchen, yet also feel like a furniture piece, when viewed from the living room. In order to achieve that look, I used 3" wide columns to frame the piece, which I also repeated as floating shelves in the middle, to house their crockpot, but most importantly, a "home" for their roomba. The island also provided the space for separate pull-out trash and recycling bins, which I did not have space for elsewhere. Collaborating with the homeowners on this project enabled me to design a kitchen that was in a style that I hadn't had the opportunity to design in before, and I now appreciate and love this style myself!

Klopf Architecture A Frame Los Altos Hills Remodel

Klopf Architecture

Inspiration for a midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and red splashback.

Project 10 out of 10

KJ Design Collective

Modern Midcentury Brickell Apartment designed by KJ Design Collective.
Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Miami.

Midcentury Black Kitchen 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 Midcentury 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!