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.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen

New Angle Design

This Mid Century Kitchen is the home of a Kitchen Designer at New Angle Design in Pittsburgh, PA. This space was designed with form and Function. The newest Bosh appliances were selected and a cast Iron smart divide sink. The Cabinets are Walnut veneer and white Thermofoil and loaded with walnut rollouts and lots of storage. New Angle Design created the perfect space.

Mid-Century Modern

cocoon home design

debra szidon
This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and with island.

Global Modern Kitchen with Earthy Colors

Madison Modern Home

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles.

Woods Cove

User

Midcentury kitchen in Orange County.

Mid Century in Lake Forest Park

Alex Crook Photography

Photography by Alex Crook www.alexcrook.com
This is an example of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and yellow floor.

Artsy Vibe in Mid-Century Modern Ranch

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Historical Renovation Objective: The homeowners asked us to join the project after partial demo and construction was in full swing. Their desire was to significantly enlarge and update the charming mid-century modern home to meet the needs of their joined families and frequent social gatherings. It was critical though that the expansion be seamless between old and new, where one feels as if the home “has always been this way”. Solution: We created spaces within rooms that allowed family to gather and socialize freely or allow for private conversations. As constant entertainers, the couple wanted easier access to their favorite wines than having to go to the basement cellar. A custom glass and stainless steel wine cellar was created where bottles seem to float in the space between the dining room and kitchen area. A nineteen foot long island dominates the great room as well as any social gathering where it is generally spread from end to end with food and surrounded by friends and family. Aside of the master suite, three oversized bedrooms each with a large en suite bath provide plenty of space for kids returning from college and frequent visits from friends and family. A neutral color palette was chosen throughout to bring warmth into the space but not fight with the clients’ collections of art, antique rugs and furnishings. Soaring ceiling, windows and huge sliding doors bring the naturalness of the large wooded lot inside while lots of natural wood and stone was used to further complement the outdoors and their love of nature. Outside, a large ground level fire-pit surrounded by comfortable chairs is another favorite gathering spot.

Casa in Noce

MNDA Studio

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Milan.

Cucina per casa anni 50

arredamenti Casalboni

vista complessiva
Mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and black 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.

West View Mid Century Modern Green Kitchen

Hive Home

In a home with just about 1000 sf our design needed to thoughtful, unlike the recent contractor-grade flip it had recently undergone. For clients who love to cook and entertain we came up with several floor plans and this open layout worked best. We used every inch available to add storage, work surfaces, and even squeezed in a 3/4 bath! Colorful but still soothing, the greens in the kitchen and blues in the bathroom remind us of Big Sur, and the nod to mid-century perfectly suits the home and it's new owners.

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

Glide-Munoz

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

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

Rénovation complète d'une maison des années 50

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and black floor.

Mid Century Glam

John McClain Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Westbrook Road

Jkath Design Build + Reinvent

Midcentury kitchen in Minneapolis.

Midcentury Kitchen Renovation

Art of Construction

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

The Redemption House

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury galley kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floors.

Ashland, Oregon Outdoor Kitchen

Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet

According to the new owners, a great deal of focus was placed on the outside of the home. A large doorway fully opens to the outdoors, revealing a private open-air entertaining area with natural elements from the surrounding environment. Beautiful wood finishes found inside the home flow seamlessly into the covered outdoor space, which provides year-round usability. Anchored by a fully-functional outdoor kitchen, the refined materials and warm accents perfectly complement the timeless design of the K750HB Hybrid Fire Grill and stainless steel Signature Series cabinetry and appliances.

The St. John's Square Haberdashery by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a 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.

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!