This project got its start when a proud homeowner built his residence a number of decades back on a beautiful site in Solana Beach. The new design proposed a complete reconfiguration of the interior layout and a new gallery walkway. These changes would tie together the existing house and detached garage. Simple and well executed framing made this work relatively simple, keeping the existing exterior walls and roof in place. New interior and exterior finishes were applied throughout the house. In addition to reusing most of the existing structure, sustainable features include abundant natural light and ventilation, radiant heating, solar hot water and a PV system.

Mid Century Interior Renovation

KOSS design+build, pllc

Galley kitchen. Rick Brazil Photography
Photo of a midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Brooklyn Residence

Naor Suzumori Architecture D.P.C.

Cheng Lin
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury Gut Rehab

Unpatterned

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open plan kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Mid Century Meets Modern

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa M. Mills
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Renovation

Kimberly Demmy Design

Mid Century Modern Renovation - nestled in the heart of Arapahoe Acres. This home was purchased as a foreclosure and needed a complete renovation. To complete the renovation - new floors, walls, ceiling, windows, doors, electrical, plumbing and heating system were redone or replaced. The kitchen and bathroom also underwent a complete renovation - as well as the home exterior and landscaping. Many of the original details of the home had not been preserved so Kimberly Demmy Design worked to restore what was intact and carefully selected other details that would honor the mid century roots of the home. Published in Atomic Ranch - Fall 2015 - Keeping It Small. Daniel O'Connor Photography

Midcentury Atomic Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Scott Hargis
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Brown Jackson House

Flavin Architects

Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.

Canterbury

CCI Renovations

CCI Renovations/North Vancouver/Photos - Ema Peter Featured on the cover of the June/July 2012 issue of Homes and Living magazine this interpretation of mid century modern architecture wow's you from every angle. The name of the home was coined "L'Orange" from the homeowners love of the colour orange and the ingenious ways it has been integrated into the design.

PBH Colip House

PBH Design

This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with mosaic tile splashback, multi-coloured splashback, light wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Blackheath Kitchen

Uncommon Projects Ltd

Bespoke Uncommon Projects plywood kitchen with black laminate doors, maple veneered plywood carcasses and a solid surface worktop. Photos by Jocelyn Low

Sleek Electric Stovetop with Accent Floating Shelves in Mid-Century Modern Kitch

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Sunnyvale Eichler 5

Urbanism Designs

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop, timber and exposed beam.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Design Alexandria, VA

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Angie Barwin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA in collaboration with Potomac Home Improvements,, this mid-century modern inspired kitchen remodel features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets in the Epic door style in Cherry with a Chocolate finish. Kitchen countertops are engineered quartz in the color Sparkling White by Q by MSI. The backsplash features Mosaic Home Clear Crystal Glass in Feather. Said Angie, "Working with these clients was a privilege. Her home is a mid-century treasure. We designed a functional, minimalist kitchen with a nod to their taste and the home's period. One of the things the design really required was tall storage as her kitchen is a narrow galley. This was achieved by removing an existing desk area and replacing it with pantry cabinets with roll out shelves. We also added a deep drawer combination, one of my personal favorites, as it has so much versatility. The chocolate stain adds warmth and integrity to the design and space." Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

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.

San Rafael Mid Century Modern

User

Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop and wood.

Hougang Street 51

Design Point Interiors Pte Ltd

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Singapore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

San Jose Eichler 5

Urbanism Designs

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

Mid-Life Move to a Mid-Century

CTA Design Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, a peninsula and brown floor.

Portland West Hills Kitchen

Sharon Hocking INTERIOR DESIGN

Mid century modern kitchen Vern Uyetake Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with a Peninsula 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!