Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, green cabinets, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances and no island.

Harmonious Palette of Colors and Materials

Eve's Garden Design

Eve Werner
Inspiration for a small midcentury separate kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Daugaard

Lumara Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Clean and bright for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Bristol House

Rowlands Architecture

This kitchen space was designed with carefully positioned roof lights and aligning windows to maximise light quality and coherence throughout the space. This open plan modern style oak kitchen features incoperated breakfast bar and integrated appliances.

Complete House Remodel in Studio City

Solidworks Remodeling

Midcentury Complete House Remodel Completed! This project included wood floors replacement , paint walls and doors, 2 bathrooms renovation and kitchen remodel. This project was accompanied by an interior in-house designer that helped the customers with ALL metatrails selections, combinations and much more The Construction job was done by the best experts . all managed and controlled by our licensed and experienced contractor Remodeling and Design By Solidworks Remodeling Team

Réhabilitation d'une maison

Alexandra JULIEN | Feng Shui

La cuisine a été positionner pour s'ouvrir sur le jardin et le séjour. L'alliance de chaud et froid se retrouve aussi dans cet espace, avec une cuisine vert sapin et des tomettes.

St. Mary's Residence

M3LD

Daniel Beecher
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

В стиле mid-century modern

Tatiana Nikitina Photography

Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Lower Plenty Kitchen 2

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Corey Johnson; Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
Design ideas for a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel With Feature Wall

Waunakee Remodeling

Marlena Cavanaugh
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Reforma & Decoración de Interiores

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall separate kitchen in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

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.

Glen Road

risa boyer architecture

Photo of a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, exposed beam, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe Design Studio

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.

Mid-Century Modern, Hood River OR

Curtis Homes

Inspiration for a large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and timber.

Zilker Park MCM

Ashby Collective

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, white floor and black benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with a Drop-in 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!