Custom kitchen table bench upholstery
This is an example of an expansive midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hand Scraped White Oak Othello Hardwood Floors

Vintage Hardwood Flooring

This year’s Princess Margaret Lottery Home have chosen Hand Scraped White Oak 5” Othello Pearl.
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Toronto with marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island and green floor.

Charcoal Blue Kitchen

Powell Construction

Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Other.

Aménagement et décoration d'intérieur

L'Atelier de Sabrina - Décoratrice d'intérieur

Voici une cuisine qui à du caractère ! Des meubles noirs, un plan de travail en chêne massif et une crédence en carreaux métro ; j'ai voulu une ambiance rétro, une cuisine qui se démarque du reste de la pièce très claire !

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and timber.

Mid-Century Pied-A-Terre

Julie Schuster Design Studio

To modernize the kitchen, the existing kitchen cabinetry was re-painted in a white satin finish and new black hardware was installed. The corner cabinet was removed and in its place is a new Bosch 18" dishwasher. Maintenance free products like Cambria quartz counter-top, under-mount stainless steel sink and faucetry was selected for this part-time residence. We preserved the peninsula's butcher block counter-top and painted the base cabinetry in a bold aqua color to coordinate with the glass globe pendants, creating the impression of a much larger kitchen space.

Pearson Residential Remodel: Kitchen

DLZ | INTERIORS

Jimmy Cohrssen Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

San Anselmo Midcentury

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Henrybuilt
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

Mid Mod Garden House

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, 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.

Hand made tile backsplash with custom impressions

BonTon Tile

2x4 handmade tiles work great in this small space. Glaze color Skky, a soft blue/grey with a crackle finish. Behind the we used 4x8 Florette deco tiles with a repeating pattern. The gingko leaf has a special meaning to the home owners, so we impressed them into a few of the tiles to add a personal touch

Historical Home, Modern Family

Georgia Zikas Design

Open plan, spacious living. Honoring 1920’s architecture with a collected look.
Midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cuisine d'origine, année 80 - Avant

Relookitchen

Grande cuisine en parfait état d’origine avec un plan optimisé, mais avec des façades en stratifié bleu turquoise. Relooking complet en remplaçant toutes les portes, façades de tiroirs et habillages d’origine par des éléments de mêmes mesures en polymère de 18 mm d'épaisseur, ultra brillant, extrêmement résistant à l'abrasion et aux rayures, façades et chants, même motif mat intérieur . Pose sur charnières d’origine.

Revive, Repair, Respect

Poolehaus Residential Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Dark Grey Kitchen with Adriatic in Lead Walnut

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Door Style: Adriatic in Lead Walnut Vertical - Designer: PS Modern - Photographer: Ketchum Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Statford Kitchen

H. Miller Bros

STRATFORD KITCHEN A mid-century inspired kitchen, designed for a mid-century house. We love mid-century style, and so when we were approached to design this kitchen for a beautifully revived mid-century villa in Warwickshire, it was a dream commission. Simple, clean cabinetry was brought to life with the gorgeous iroko timber, and the cabinetry sat on a matt black plinth – a classic mid-century detail. A walk-in pantry, lined in single-depth shelving, was framed behind sliding doors glazed with traditional reeded glass. Refrigeration and storage was contained in a long run of tall cabinets, that finished in a mirror-backed bar with integral ice bucket But the show-stealer was a set of bespoke, handmade shelves that screened the kitchen from the hallway in this open plan home. Subtly detailed, like only real furniture-makers can, with traditional jointing and mid-century radiused edges.

Property Brothers Forever Home - Season 5 - Ep 13 - Glassell Park

SCFC Homes, LLC

Self closing shaker cabinets and drawers, Large Island with range seats 6, stainless steel appliances, wider plank hardwood floors.
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

K HOUSE

Elif Arslan Interiors

Midcentury kitchen in Other.

Meublé de charme en plein coeur de Vincennes

D'intérieur

Guylaine Desgorce
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Paris.

Pasadena Mid-Century Modern

Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles.

Old Vegas becomes Mid-century modern of today

Sandra Mijan, Dress Your Space

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Las Vegas.

Midcentury Blue 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!