Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor, black benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Atlantic Beach - Mid Century Modern Remodel

Kitchen Envy, Inc.

Midcentury eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Mensinger kitchen

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Colin Conces
Design ideas for a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, black floor and white benchtop.

Private Residence - South East 1

Artisans of Devizes

Chequerboard Mallory & Tora Blue limestone floor in a tumbled finish from Artisans of Devizes.
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Wiltshire with limestone floors.

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Savvy Kitchens

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Nordic Kitchen

Irving sykes kitchens and fine furniture

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Other.

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Lena Zufarova

Midcentury kitchen.

Midcentury Kitchen

Mid-sized midcentury separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, no island and white floor.

Hollywood Hills Retreat

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Turquoise counter stools, Tom Dixon pendants, swiss cross tile, hunter green kitchen cabinets, and glamorous brass faucet. Photo Credit: Mary Costa
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles.

Zema Redux

SHED Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Seattle.

Glide-Munoz

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Cabinets featuring subtle hardware, add to the minimalistic decor.
Photo of a midcentury kitchen in San Francisco.

Green Glazed Thin Brick Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Expertly paired with dark finishes, this kitchen's vertical green brick backsplash is stacked with sophistication. DESIGN Jessica Davis PHOTOS Emily Followill Photography Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick in San Gabriel

Woods Cove

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Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

BuildAppeal Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

By the Bay Home Build

KNC Design Group

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in San Diego.

Summer Hill Kitchen

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

A beautiful project, textural and dramatic. Marble, black stained timber veneer, fluted glass, zelige tiles, brass and black accents. Stunning mid-century designed furniture.

Mid Mod Garden House

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped 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.

Wilsonart® Residential Laminate | Pressed Linen, 4991

Wilsonart

Midcentury kitchen in Austin.

Mid Century Modern Luxe

Coffey & Co. House of Interiors

This project is best described in one word: Fun – Oh wait, and bold! This homes mid-century modern construction style was inspiration that married nicely to our clients request to also have a home with a glamorous and lux vibe. We have a long history of working together and the couple was very open to concepts but she had one request: she loved blue, in any and all forms, and wanted it to be used liberally throughout the house. This new-to-them home was an original 1966 ranch in the Calvert area of Lincoln, Nebraska and was begging for a new and more open floor plan to accommodate large family gatherings. The house had been so loved at one time but was tired and showing her age and an allover change in lighting, flooring, moldings as well as development of a new and more open floor plan, lighting and furniture and space planning were on our agenda. This album is a progression room to room of the house and the changes we made. We hope you enjoy it! This was such a fun and rewarding project and In the end, our Musician husband and glamorous wife had their forever dream home nestled in the heart of the city.

Woods Cove

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Midcentury kitchen in Orange County.

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!