Land Park, CA Contemporary/Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Mosaic tiles seen here, are blue/white/black and play off the colors used throughout the kitchen
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Custom Mid-Century Kitchen

Able And Baker

Mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, black floor, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and slate floors.

The Room Illuminated Feature

Larkspur Lane Design

Detail of the built in shelves in the space once occupied by a sliding door into the front parlour (now my studio). We love midcentury teacups, kitchen canisters and paper ephemera. Colour makes me happy :) Photos: khansenphotography.com/

Birch Slab Door Kitchen with Green Tile, Hypnose Stone Tops, and MCM Lighting

Village Home Stores

A Davenport Quad Cities kitchen get remodeled featuring Mid Century Modern style lighting, Koch Birch slab Liberty cabinets in the Chestnut stain, unique pattern natural stone countertops, black hex tile floors, and white and green tiled backsplash. Kitchen remodeled start to finish by Village Home Stores.

School House Lane Kitchen

Jordan and Son's Construction, LLC

Mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Kitchens

Stephen Sugg Photography and Video

Midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, black floor, grey benchtop, exposed beam and timber.

E Ave Remodel

Nicolls Design Build

Samantha Goh
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and black floor.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Mid century Modern kitchen

Kelly Ann Photography

Beautiful kitchen remodel in a 1950's mis century modern home in Yellow Springs Ohio The Teal accent tile really sets off the bright orange range hood and stove. Photo Credit, Kelly Settle Kelly Ann Photography

A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods

Amazing Spaces

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Mensinger kitchen

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Project by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photographer: Colin Conces https://www.colinconces.com Architect: PEN http://penarchitect.com

Mid century Modern kitchen

Kelly Ann Photography

BURLINGAME KITCHEN

Dyer Studio Inc.

Meagan Larsen Photography
Photo of a small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, black floor and white benchtop.

TUTTI

Lucia Silva Studio

Cocina
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'une maison des années 50

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors and black floor.

The St. John's Square Haberdashery by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Verdigris

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Step into a world of elegance and sophistication with this stunning modern art deco cottage that we call Verdigris. The attention to detail is evident in every room, from the statement lighting to the bold brass features. Overall, this renovated 1920’s cottage is a testament to our designers, showcasing the power of design to transform a space into a work of art.

Custom Mid-Century Kitchen

Able And Baker

Mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, black floor, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors and quartz benchtops.

Vada Drive

The Burke Company

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and black floor.

Mensinger kitchen

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Project by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photographer: Colin Conces https://www.colinconces.com Architect: PEN http://penarchitect.com

Midcentury Kitchen with Black 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!