Douglas Fir wood paneling on walls and upper cabinets, lower cabinets are stainless steel. Globe pendant lights from Cedar & Moss, Douglas fir wood ceiling with skylight, clerestory windows and oak wood floors, in mid-century-modern home renovation in Berkeley, California - Photo by Bruce Damonte.

Fifties Love Affair

Thomas Shafer Architects LLC

Dave Burk@Hedrich Blessing and Paul Warchol
Design ideas for a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Anthony Residence

DesignARC

Inspired by DesignARC's Greenworth House, the owners of this 1960's single-story ranch house desired a fresh take on their out-dated, well-worn Montecito residence. Hailing from Toronto Canada, the couple is at ease in urban, loft-like spaces and looked to create a pared-down dwelling that could become their home. Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography

Krisana Park Remodel

avenuetwo:design

Mid-century modern kitchen/bathroom remodel in Denver's historic Krisana Park. Project details include: - Grain-matched walnut veneers - Custom anodized aluminum pulls - Cesaerstone "Organic White" 2cm countertops - Blanco "Siligranit" sink

Mid Century Modern - Eichler Renovation

Urbanism Designs

This is an example of a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Madison Park Mid-Century Modern

Darren Patt Construction

Design ideas for a large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Lakewood Mid-Century

DeForest Architects

Photo: Ben Benschneider
Midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen remodelling in South Bristol

DHV Architects

Funky remodel of existing kitchen to create a light and airy dining area
Inspiration for a midcentury galley separate kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, wood benchtops, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and glass sheet splashback.

Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home

Mosier Luxury Homes

Photo of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Weather House

Mihaly Slocombe

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

First Floor Open Concept in Baltimore County

One Source Contracting

Open concept kitchen remodel.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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

Step 180 cabinet step stool

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

We installed 3 integrated Step 180 cabinet step stools (by Hideaway Solutions) throughout the kitchen to reach the highest heights of the upper cabinets.

RAPSON REVISITED

Kate Roos Design LLC

While working within the existing kitchen footprint, the flow as studied carefully for both form and function to provide the homeowners the type of storage they need with the look they want. Slab doors and drawers in cherry adds interest and warmth while the waterfall countertop on the angled island provides the perfect mid-century feel. Andrea Rugg Photography

CP Residence

Karen Aston Design

Large midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mid-Century Revival

My House Design/Build/Team

My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Duy Nguyen Photography -------------------------------------------------------Right from the beginning it was evident that this Coquitlam Renovation was unique. It’s first impression was memorable as immediately after entering the front door, just past the dining table, there was a tree growing in the middle of home! Upon further inspection of the space it became apparent that this home had undergone several alterations during its lifetime... The kitchen was once a space that revealed the home’s layered history. It was evident there had been an addition as the dropped ceiling exposed where garage space had been captured to become part of the kitchen. By re-configuring the layout, we were able to create a gathering area at the peninsula, additional storage space, as well as add a hood fan – something the original space was lacking. Details like the Grand Canal paint colour from Sherwin Williams paired with the vertical grain walnut cabinets create a modern-vintage feel for this kitchen.

Meyer Remodel

Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC

Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Green Hills House

Don Tankersley & Co.

Design ideas for a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metallic splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen

Design ideas for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Art Infused Kitchen

Kole Made Design/Build

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and black benchtop.

Midcentury Galley 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!