Respectful Remodel of a Paul Kirk Classic

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, cement tiles, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, window splashback and panelled appliances.

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, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Retro, Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Habitar Design

A contemporary, Mid-Century Modern kitchen refresh with gorgeous high-gloss white and walnut wood cabinetry paired with bright, red accents. The flooring is a beautifully speckled Terrazzo tile. Open shelving against a reclaimed brick backsplash is brightened up with recessed lighting. Our designer, Mackenzie Cain, created this truly unique kitchen for these stylish homeowners.

Culver city midcentury kitchen

Noah Construction & Design

Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, glass tile splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen & Dining Room Remodel

Lori K Design Studio

Philip Wallick Photography
This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Heather Moe

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Southern California remodel of a track home into a contemporary kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen in North Druid Hills

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

This kitchen renovation in North Druid Hills captures the iconic mid-century modern aesthetic. The warm wood tone of the cabinets combined with minimalist brass hardware is juxtaposed with a multicolor tile backsplash, while the Terrazzo tile floor adds extra character. With thoughtful planning, Copper Sky Design + Remodel expanded the original footprint of this kitchen to include an inviting breakfast nook with built-in seating flanked by floor-to-ceiling cabinetry for extra storage.

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.

Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel in Valley Glen

Pearl Remodeling

We revamped this 1960's Mid-Century Valley Glen home, by transforming its wide spacious kitchen into a modern mid-century style. We completely removed the old cabinets, reconfigured the layout, upgraded the electrical and plumbing system of the kitchen. We installed 6 dimmable recessed light cans, new GFI outlets, new switches, and brand-new appliances. We moved the stovetop's location opposite from its original location for the sake of space efficiency to create new countertop space for dining. Relocating the stovetop required creating a new gas line and ventilation pipeline. We installed 56 linear feet of beautiful custom flat-panel walnut and off-white cabinets that house the stovetop refrigerator, wine cellar, sink, and dishwasher seamlessly. The cabinets have beautiful gold brush hardware, self-close mechanisms, adjustable shelves, full extension drawers, and a spice rack pull-out. There is also a pullout drawer that glides out quietly for easy access to store essentials at the party. We installed 45 sq. ft. of teal subway tile backsplash adds a pop of color to the brown walnut, gold, and neutral color palette of the kitchen. The 45 sq. ft. of countertop is made of a solid color off-white custom-quartz which matches the color of the top cabinets of the kitchen. Paired with the 220 sq. ft. of natural off-white stone flooring tiles, the color combination of the kitchen embodies the essence of modern mid-century style.

A Kitchen with a View

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

A retired teacher and grandmother, our client raised her family in this Valley view home. With amazing potential for an enhanced territorial view, this project had been on our client’s mind for quite some time. She was very particular in selecting us as her design and build team. With deep roots in her community, it was important to her that she works with a local community-based team to design a new space, while respecting its roots and craftsmanship, that her late husband had helped build.

Revitalised Retro Victorian Home

My Bespoke Room

It's sophisticated and stylish, with a sleek and contemporary feel that's perfect for entertaining. The clean lines and monochromatic colour palette enhance the minimalist vibe, while the carefully chosen details add just the right amount of glam.

Duluth Kitchen Remodel

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Grosenbacher Custom Homes

Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Nordlund Kitchen--Before and After

Distinctive Kitchens

Greige tones in the stone subway tile backsplash marry the high-gloss cabinets with the wood veneer lower cabinets. Accessories by West Elm and Nickey-Kehoe. Kitchen and dining room staging by Allison Scheff of Distinctive Kitchens. Photos by Wynne H Earle

Deux pièces à Levallois-Perret

Scènes en Couleurs

Anne-Emmanuel Thion
Small midcentury open plan kitchen in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Art-Infused Kitchen

Kole Made Design/Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Mid Century Maple

Arcata Cabinet & Design Company

This client stayed true to the original design theme designed by the architect. Sleek, Mid-Century Modern. We used a slab door with natural maple wood, for a simple, understated look. The slab door is easy to clean, and never gets old. Natural Maple will hold it’s design style forever.

Appartamento Vintage in Torino Centro

Studio MAC

Cucina Cara di Life in stile vintage ma con il cuore moderno. Color verde acqua, maniglie in metallo e piano in top in legno. Frigo nero Samsung con display touch screen. La nicchia preesistente è stata resa moderna dall'utilizzo di ripiani in legno in forte spessore, l'aggiunta di led e il piano top prosegue nella nicchia creando spazio aggiuntivo ottimo per riporre piccoli elettrodomestici. Le piastrelle metro di CE.SI. ea parete e quelle a pavimento contribuiscono a creare un'atmosfera retrò

Bennington Forever Home

Labra Design Build

We helped this client search for the right property that we could turn into their forever home. The challenge was to bring the best features out of this home that had been remodeled by a previous home flipper who lacked some vision with certain spaces. We opened up some walls, moved some doorways, and rearranged the kitchen to transform this space into a family environment that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Crescent Estate

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Ornare kitchen and Breakfast room
Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with Beige Floor 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!