photographer - Jody D'Arcy
Photo of a midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Framingham Deck Home Kitchen

The Corner Cabinet

Frank and Carolyn were looking to remodel their deck house kitchen in their little slice of heaven in Framingham. Carolyn wanted to freshen up the area with lighter cabinets, flooring, and paint. She loves nature and their home is situated on a beautifully, private, wooded lot. The kitchen which runs almost the entire back of the home overlooks the treetops. Carolyn envisioned a kitchen that blended with her deck home and looked like it belonged in her natural setting. The cabinets are KraftMaid Vantage Lyndale Evercore in Dove White paint and the counters Caesarstone Coastal Grey. Her view of nature from the kitchen windows is amazing and the kitchen is bright and in harmony with nature. Design Credit: Rosanne LaCava Photo Credit: Nicola Richard

Lamvik-Kamel Mid Century Modern Renovation

Arielle C. Schechter, AIA

Iman Woods
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Ranch 55

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Union Street Kitchen

Armitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Lillian Dr.

Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Classic

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Enlarged kitchen by removing a wall, back door & window, creating a U-shaped kitchen. Open site lines into Dining & Living room now.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kenmore House

Riccon Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Framingham Deck Home Kitchen

The Corner Cabinet

SE Portland Bungalow Refurb

Built Photo

Caitlin Murray
Inspiration for a midcentury galley kitchen in Portland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and beige benchtop.

New Kitchen in La Jolla

Jeanne Liem Architecture + Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, beige floor and medium wood cabinets.

Retro Style Kitchen Remodel

Saratoga Kitchens and Baths

Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

Semi-Circle Sensible Kitchen Remodel

Danilo Nesovic, Designer & Builder

Visit our site for full project overview & details.

South Yarra

Siobhan Donoghue Design

The kitchen redesign with a new eat-in kitchen nook with built-in banquettes upholstered in leather. To add an element of fun we played with the tufted button colours. Subtle details are something we love to add to projects to create layers of interest in each space. Its important to keep spaces fun. The natural light in this space is spectacular.

Barnett Mid-Century

Blue Hot Design, LLC

Ken Dahlin / Genesis Architecture
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

San Francisco Saint Francis Wood Mid-Century Modern

Design Set Match

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ewald Terrace Home Addition

FBC Remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Montrose Loft

S Squared Design, LLC

This loft was in need of a mid century modern face lift. In such an open living floor plan on multiple levels, storage was something that was lacking in the kitchen and the bathrooms. We expanded the kitchen in include a large center island with trash can/recycles drawers and a hidden microwave shelf. The previous pantry was a just a closet with some shelves that were clearly not being utilized. So bye bye to the closet with cramped corners and we welcomed a proper designed pantry cabinet. Featuring pull out drawers, shelves and tall space for brooms so the living level had these items available where my client's needed them the most. A custom blue wave paint job was existing and we wanted to coordinate with that in the new, double sized kitchen. Custom designed walnut cabinets were a big feature to this mid century modern design. We used brass handles in a hex shape for added mid century feeling without being too over the top. A blue long hex backsplash tile finished off the mid century feel and added a little color between the white quartz counters and walnut cabinets. The two bathrooms we wanted to keep in the same style so we went with walnut cabinets in there and used the same countertops as the kitchen. The shower tiles we wanted a little texture. Accent tiles in the niches and soft lighting with a touch of brass. This was all a huge improvement to the previous tiles that were hanging on for dear life in the master bath! These were some of my favorite clients to work with and I know they are already enjoying these new home!

Birch Plywood and Laminate Kitchen in 1930's Remodelled House

Birkwood

David Brown Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Courtier Premium Vinyl Plank Collection | Kaiser, Oak

Hallmark Floors

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Midcentury Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink 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!