Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Glen Ellen Residence

Knock Architecture and Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and wood.

Salt Lake Mid Mod

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Class Act Modern Kitchen Renovation

Omorfia' Designs Inc

This modern kitchen update was a dream to work on. Every detail down to the lighting included inside the cabinets and drawers was well thought out executed by our team of designers, architects and builders. We are proud of the end result and more importantly our home owners are ecstatic and can't wait to spend every moment possible in their new mid century modern inspired kitchen.

Forever Ranch

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The kitchen design that opens to the great room. The door to the mudroom is to the right.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Midcentury Interior Remodel

BYoung Design

Midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Eichler in San Jose

Strong Cabinetry

New kitchen for this Eichler owner in the Fairhaven neighborhood of San Jose CA. The doors, drawer fronts, and panels are Zenit Supermatt Blanco. We used Blum soft-close hinges and drawer slides throughout the kitchen. Cabinet boxes are made with 19mm pre-finished maple plywood with matching Zenit Supermatt Blanco edge tape.

20th Century Denver

Watson & Co

Design ideas for a midcentury galley kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Oak Kitchen

Labra Design Build

This kitchen design features an island that extends into the old breakfast nook. It has stools on both sides to offer family style seating.
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

A Teaching Kitchen

cbuildinteriors

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, bamboo floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Stunning Fairfax, CA Remodel

Craig O'Connell Architecture

This 1950s Fairfax home underwent a dramatic transformation with clean, modern lines and warm and stylish midcentury modern touches. The floor plan was opened up to create an open plan kitchen and dining room.

Cedar Island Residence

Scott Edwards Architecture

Midcentury kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Sleek and Modern Kitchen

Jess Cooney Interiors

Sleek open kitchen with pops of color and interest. Custom cabinetry is a mix of blue and bamboo slab front, carrying the cutout design from the mudroom in lieu of hardware. Quartz countertops and backsplash finish out the space.

Midcentury Modern kitchen remodel

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Bright light from new windows help this galley kitchen feel open and large.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Moroccan Fish Scale Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Home Remodel - Studio City

Legacy Listing Photography

Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and panelled appliances.

Kitchen in San Diego

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kensington Addition

AXIS ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Rising Glen

Studio Jhoiey Inc.

Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Jacon, West Los Angeles, California | AAA Development, Inc.

AAA Development, Inc.

Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles Midcentury 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!