Inspiration for a small midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and white benchtop.

Kensington Brooklyn Project

Gia Sharp Design LLC

Photo of a midcentury kitchen in New York.

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The kitchen in this Mid Century Modern home is a true showstopper. The designer expanded the original kitchen footprint and doubled the kitchen in size. The walnut dividing wall and walnut cabinets are hallmarks of the original mid century design, while a mix of deep blue cabinets provide a more modern punch. The triangle shape is repeated throughout the kitchen in the backs of the counter stools, the ends of the waterfall island, the light fixtures, the clerestory windows, and the walnut dividing wall.

Mid-Century Remodel

Amy Friedberg Design

Photo of a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Woodside Midcentury

David Henig, Architect

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Palm Springs Firebird

Bauer Clifton Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Fair Palms - Kitchen

H3K Design

Patrick Ketchum
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles.

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.

Royal Oak, MI

Dan Davis Design

An open Mid-Century Modern inspired kitchen with ceiling details and lots of natural light. White upper cabinets and grey lower cabinets keep the space light. An orange Stove and orange counter stools pop against the neutral background. The pendant lights feel like an art installation, and the ceiling design adds drama without feeling heavy.

Mid-century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Core Home Solutions, Inc.

Mid-century modern kitchen design featuring: - Kraftmaid Vantage cabinets (Barnet Golden Lager) with quartersawn maple slab fronts and tab cabinet pulls - Island Stone Wave glass backsplash tile - White quartz countertops - Thermador range and dishwasher - Cedar & Moss mid-century brass light fixtures - Concealed undercabinet plug mold receptacles - Undercabinet LED lighting - Faux-wood porcelain tile for island paneling

Queen Anne Mid Century Kitchen Design

Alinda Morris Interior Design LLC

Julie Mannell Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, with island and flat-panel cabinets.

PETERHOF

Hauvette & Madani

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, green cabinets, no island and flat-panel cabinets.

PBH Keith Heights

PBH Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and an undermount sink.

Impressing design of Kitchen-living room

Yantram Animation Studio

Interior Kitchen-Living room with Beautiful Balcony View above the sink that provide natural light. Living room with black sofa, lamp, freestand table & TV. The darkly stained chairs add contrast to the Contemporary kitchen-living room, and breakfast table in kitchen with typically designed drawers, best interior, wall painting,grey furniture, pendent, window strip curtains looks nice.

Home Remodeling - San Jose

Mr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling

Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Bull Creek Modern Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Inspiration for a midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, black appliances, with island and white benchtop.

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.

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.

Midtown Update

Renovation and Construction Services

View from dining into kitchen. This use to be just an upper cabinet but open shelving and a cubby above with a square crown detail really showcases what an update can do to an area. LED lights are recessed into the open shelving.

Midcentury in Midtown

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeffrey Volker
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Midcentury Grey 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!