Open architecture with exposed beams and wood ceiling create a natural indoor/outdoor ambiance in this midcentury remodel. The kitchen has a bold hexagon tile backsplash and floating shelves with a vintage feel.

Mid-Century Kitchen- Towson

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Baltimore with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop and recessed.

Forest Hills Mid-Century Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

Acorn Deck House - Renovation

Lee Kimball

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, white benchtop and wood.

Pine Ridge MCM Addition and Whole House Remodel

Atlas Moran Construction

White Poggen Pohl cabinetry and Miele Appliances
Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, wood, quartz benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Island Retreat

HSH Collective

Photo of a midcentury single-wall kitchen in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island and wood.

Sprague Circle

STUDIOrobert jamieson

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor, beige benchtop and exposed beam.

Cedar Point: Modern Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

open kitchen floorplan
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and quartz benchtops.

"Beautiful Inside and Out" Mid-Century Modern Home Interior Remodel

MAK Design + Build Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

A Splash of Yellow

Next Stage Design + Build

Photo 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.

Kücheninsel als Dreh- & Angelpunkt im Raum

Raumkleid | Anke Preywisch

Freistehende Kücheninsel; Ausstattung mit Kombigerät, Induktion, freistehendem Kühlschrank
Design ideas for a small midcentury eat-in kitchen in Cologne with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Panoramic Eichler Kitchen

Marin Kitchen Works Inc.

Panoramic doors to open up the kitchen making an airy, free-flowing space.
Large midcentury galley kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

KITCHENS

Gary Rosard Architect

In this mid-century remodeled home, we opened up the previous kitchen to the dining room to create a larger family and entertainment kitchen. The former flat ceiling was opened up to follow the roof line.

2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Under $100,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Renewal Remodels & Additions, Puyallup, Washington, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Interior Under $100,000
Large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and vaulted.

mid-century modern kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

Modern materials were chosen to fit the existing style of the home. Mahogany cabinets topped with Caesarstone countertops in Nougat and Raven were accented by 24×24-inch recycled porcelain tile with 1-inch glass penny round decos. Elsewhere in the kitchen, quality appliances were re-used. The oven was located in its original brick wall location. The microwave convection oven was located neatly under the island countertop. A tall pull out pantry was included to the left of the refrigerator. The island became the focus of the design. It provided the main food prep and cooking area, and helped direct traffic through the space, keeping guests comfortable on one side and cooks on the other. Large porcelain tiles clad the back side of the island to protect the surface from feet on stools and accent the surrounding surfaces.

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Midcentury Kitchen

Midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and exposed beam.

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.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

"Beautiful Inside and Out" Mid-Century Modern Home Interior Remodel

MAK Design + Build Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

All Ceiling Designs 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!