For this mid-century modern kitchen our team came up with a design plan that gave the space a completely new look. We went with grey and white tones to balance with the existing wood flooring and wood vaulted ceiling. Flush panel cabinets with linear hardware provided a clean look, while the handmade yellow subway tile backsplash brought warmth to the space without adding another wood feature. Replacing the swinging exterior door with a sliding door made for better circulation, perfect for when the client entertains. We replaced the skylight and the windows in the eat-in area and also repainted the windows and casing in the kitchen to match the new windows. The final look seamlessly blends with the mid-century modern style in the rest of the home, and and now these homeowners can really enjoy the view!

Wanstead - bespoke green

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

Darren Chung
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in London.

Project Coco

KJ Design Collective

Miami Midcentury Home - Interior Designers - Specialized in Renovations
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Miami.

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.

Scandanavian Redo

Matthias J Pearson Architect PLLC

Remodeled kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with quartz benchtops, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Teddington

Uncommon Projects Ltd

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in London.

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.

Art Deco - Mid Century Modern Kitchen

Kathy Appel, ASID

The solid wood cabinets were custom finished with gray paint. The upper cabinets have glass doors. The back splash is the original Mid Century Modern tile.

Mount Vernon Interior

Infinite Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Diamond Kitchen

ARTO

Up Close & Personal
This is an example of a large midcentury galley kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Meadowbrook Midcentury

CAST architecture

Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Seattle.

kitchen

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.

Midcentury Lake House

Dupont Blouin Architectes

Photo of a midcentury galley kitchen in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, with island, grey floor, black benchtop and wood.

Kitchen Cabinetry

Riverside Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, cork floors and with island.

cafe style リノベーション

株式会社I.D.Works

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Other.

Kitchen Renovation

Della Rosa Designs

Design and Images by Della Rosa Designs
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

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!

Westchase Townhome

S Squared Design, LLC

Photo of a small midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Houston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Ashland, Oregon Outdoor Kitchen

Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet

Nestled adjacent to a wooded hillside of Lithia Park in Ashland, Oregon, this home offers the very best of mid-century modern design. Inside, you’ll find yourself surrounded by stunning finishes and furnishings that give the home a natural, yet contemporary, look and feel.

Kitchen renovation

Greyslate Building Group LLC

Complete kitchen renovation on mid century modern home
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

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!