Todd Mason
Inspiration for a midcentury eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black appliances and no island.

Grand appartement haussmannien 180m2

Marion Alberge

Fenêtres en aluminium noires ; bar en quartz, sol en carreaux ciment; horloge Vitra Photos Cyrille Robin
This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

Torbreck Apartment Renovation

KIN Architects

Christopher Frederick Jones
Photo of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with white cabinets, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century inspired kitchen & utility.

Culshaw Kitchen Makers

This Mid Century inspired kitchen was manufactured for a couple who definitely didn't want a traditional 'new' fitted kitchen as part of their extension to a 1930's house in a desirable Manchester suburb. One of the standout features of the kitchen is this work surface and storage cupboard based on our Hivehaus Grand kitchenette. Microwave and toaster plus other items can be hidden away behind the bifold pocket doors when needed. The clients wanted solid elm for the wooden details in the kitchen. Photo: Ian Hampson

Bellevue Hill Kitchen Concept

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

Subtle curves and rich materials are contrasted with rendered walls, for a warm and inviting, yet pared back space. Designed for the minimalist at heart.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement haussmanien de 85m2 à Paris 17ème

ADORA Rénovation

Réalisation d'une cuisine sur mesure / panneaux en bois contre-plaqué teinté/ plan de travail en marbre / placards intégrés
Inspiration for a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Gold St.

Jared Frank Studio

A concrete sink basin is seamlessly integrated into the concrete counters. The tile grout perfect matches the concrete stain.
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and beige benchtop.

Santa Cruz Turquoise Appliances!

Real Estate Judge

Kelly Peak
Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile benchtops, orange splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances and concrete floors.

Cuisine ouverte esprit bois & ciment vintage

As de Carreaux

Parfaitement incrusté dans le parquet en bois, le carrelage imitation ciment offre du charme à la cuisine.
Design ideas for a large midcentury galley kitchen in Montpellier with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Casa Teti - La semplicità che stupisce

Matteo Magnabosco

La cucina ha uno sviluppo lineare e minimal con ante in acciaio inox e rivestimento in piastrelle quadrettate. Il tavolo è recupero con un piano in marmo.

Gran Duca 01

Houss Expo Italy

The Gran Duca line by Houss Expo gets its inspiration from the American Art Deco style, more specifically the one in its second stage, that of the "streamlining" (featuring sleek, aerodynamic lines). From the American creativity that combined efficiency, strength, and elegance, a dream comes true to give life to an innovative line of furniture, fully customizable, and featuring precious volumes, lines, materials, and processing: Gran Duca. The Gran Duca Collection is a hymn to elegance and great aesthetics but also to functionality in solutions that make life easier and more comfortable in every room, from the kitchen to the living room to the bedrooms.

A Fresh Look

Introspecs

Boone Rodriguez
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Walnut Kitchen Cabinetry with Blue Accent Island

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eichler renovation

Scandinavian Home Designs

Renovation of a 1952 Midcentury Modern Eichler home in San Jose, CA. Full remodel of kitchen, main living areas and central atrium incl flooring and windows in the entire home to bring the home in line with its mid-century modern roots, while updating the home with modern style and a touch of Scandinavia.

Vintage in the countryside

Ola Jachymiak Studio

This holistic project involved the design of a completely new space layout, as well as searching for perfect materials, furniture, decorations and tableware to match the already existing elements of the house. The key challenge concerning this project was to improve the layout, which was not functional and proportional. Balance on the interior between contemporary and retro was the key to achieve the effect of a coherent and welcoming space. Passionate about vintage, the client possessed a vast selection of old trinkets and furniture. The main focus of the project was how to include the sideboard,(from the 1850’s) which belonged to the client’s grandmother, and how to place harmoniously within the aerial space. To create this harmony, the tones represented on the sideboard’s vitrine were used as the colour mood for the house. The sideboard was placed in the central part of the space in order to be visible from the hall, kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen fittings are aligned with the worktop and top part of the chest of drawers. Green-grey glazing colour is a common element of all of the living spaces. In the the living room, the stage feeling is given by it’s main actor, the grand piano and the cabinets of curiosities, which were rearranged around it to create that effect. A neutral background consisting of the combination of soft walls and minimalist furniture in order to exhibit retro elements of the interior. Long live the vintage!

Kitchen Lighting

Yale Lighting Concepts

This fun Mid-Century 8-light chandelier features a "sputnik" design with adjustable arms allowing you to customize the light for just the right look. If you have a open kitchen-dining area, hang one over the island and the other over the dining room table to create your own signature style.

ENUGU

Wood Works Brighton

We were commissioned to design and build a new kitchen for this terraced side extension. The clients were quite specific about their style and ideas. After a few variations they fell in love with the floating island idea with fluted solid Utile. The Island top is 100% rubber and the main kitchen run work top is recycled resin and plastic. The cut out handles are replicas of an existing midcentury sideboard. MATERIALS – Sapele wood doors and slats / birch ply doors with Forbo / Krion work tops / Flute glass.

Esherick Kitchen Remodel

EHDD

The former 1950's maids kitchen was blown out to create a more open, family-style cooking and eating area that opens to the rare-in-San Francisco private front yard. (photo by: Bruce Damonte)

Dark Light House

MRTN Architects

Located in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula this addition helps to create a family home from the original 1960’s weekender. Although in good condition the late modernist home lacked the living spaces and good connections to the garden that the family required. The owners were very keen to honour and respect the original dwelling. Minimising change where possible especially to the finely crafted timber ceiling and dress timber windows typical of the period. The addition is located on a corner of the original house, east facing windows to the existing living spaces become west facing glazing to the additions. A new entry is located at the junction of old and new creating direct access from front to back.

Contemporary Kitchen with Mid Century Styling, Greenwich, London

Chamber Furniture

This South London home was transformed during a complete refurbishment and renovation. Chamber Furniture designed, manufactured and installed furniture in every room of the house. The kitchen combined warm timber with striking brass and marble worktops and features Gaggenau appliances.

Midcentury Kitchen with an Integrated 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!