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.

MIDTOWN REMODEL

HUNTINGTON ID

Kitchen in this midcentury home remodeled with extra storage in this butler's pantry.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

Roscommon House

Neil Cownie Architect Pty Ltd

The kitchen sits at the center of the house with access directly to outside dining and the the family room. The island bench features a solid marble slab and organically shaped timber cabinetwork. Timber ceilings conceal acoustic insulation.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Essentia Interiors, Ltd.

Renovated, open-plan mid-century modern kitchen with red accents. Dual beer tap beverage bar integrated into galley-style kitchen. Teri Fotheringham photography

Los Angeles residence

proximity kitchensystem

Devora Safran
Photo of a small midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances and light hardwood floors.

Olathe Kitchen Remodel

Euroselect Stone LLC

This Kitchen was revitalized with the cut down of the high bar on the island and addition of the beautiful modern, white Calacatta Matrix Quartz. It paired perfect with her existing cabinets and hardwood floors. The additional lighting that was redone and modernized gives this space the perfect light exposure. Paired with the beautiful textured subway tile it makes this new kitchen the highlight of the home.

Pias nye snedkerkøkken er bygget på IKEAs billige køkkenskabe.

Form Plus Køkken

Endelig kan du opgradere dit køkken til et snedkerkøkken - uden at prisen giver dig mareridt om natten! Køb IKEAs billige køkkenskabe (som er af den absolut højeste kvalitet) og beklæd dem eksklusive fronter og fingersamlede træskuffer fra Form Plus.

Rift White Oak Kitchen Cabinetry

MADE, Inc.

KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink and black appliances.

Kirkland Mid-Century Modern

CTA Design Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Birch and Black Mid Century Inspired Minimalist Kitchen Design

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry kitchen design in the minimalist slab Liberty door style and Birch Briarwood stain with Black painted accent island. Black Stainless Steel Whirlpool appliances, Mid Century Modern inspired lighting, and MSI Q Quartz counters in the Carrara Marmi design also featured. Cabinetry, countertops, appliances, lighting, and hardware by Village Home Stores for a new home built by Aspen Homes of the Quad Cities.

Mid Century meets a Victorian Terrace

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Design ideas for an expansive midcentury eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, purple cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Fern Woods

STUDIOrobert jamieson

Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

Coppell Bethel School Rd. Kitchen

Integrated Home Improvement

Both the design and construction teams put their heart into making sure we worked with the client to achieve this gorgeous vision. The client was sensitive to both aesthetic and functionality goals, so we set out to improve their old, dated cramped kitchen, with an open concept that facilitates cooking workflow, and dazzles the eye with its mid century modern design. One of their biggest items was their need for increased storage space. We certainly achieved that with ample cabinet space and doubling their pantry space. The 13 foot waterfall island is the centerpiece, which is heavily utilized for cooking, eating, playing board games and hanging out. The pantry behind the walnut doors used to be the fridge space, and there's an extra pantry now to the left of the current fridge. We moved the sink from the counter to the island, which really helped workflow (we created triangle between cooktop, sink and fridge/pantry 2). To make the cabinets flow linearly at the top we moved and replaced the window. The beige paint is called alpaca from Sherwin Williams and the blue is charcoal blue from sw. Everything was carefully selected, from the horizontal grain on the walnut cabinets, to the subtly veined white quartz from Arizona tile, to the black glass paneled luxury hood from Futuro Futuro. The pendants and chandelier are from West Elm. The flooring is from karastan; a gorgeous engineered, white oak in herringbone pattern. The recessed lights are decorative from Lumens. The pulls are antique brass from plank hardware (in London). We sourced the door handles and cooktop (Empava) from Houzz. The faucet is Rohl and the sink is Bianco.

PROYECTO URGELL

Brákara Studio

Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Lacey Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel

Dorian Bahr | Design Studio

Photo of a midcentury galley kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, black appliances, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Warm Mid century with Quarter sawn oak

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photography by Melissa M. Mills, Designed by Terri Sears
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

MIDTOWN REMODEL

HUNTINGTON ID

The kitchen in this midcentury home remodeled with extra storage in this butler's pantry.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, with island, red floor and white benchtop.

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.

Dogpatch Project

VIDA BUILDING SYSTEMS

Kitchen remodel plus small 78-square foot addition to create new light-filled kitchen, dining room and exterior deck for Dogpatch-district Victorian in San Francisco, CA. Designed by Cate Leger, Leger Wanaselja Architecture

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.

Midcentury Kitchen with Black Appliances 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!