Desbriel
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no 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!

The St. John's Square Haberdashery by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration 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.

Carlton Towers

The Main Company

Photo Credits: Sean Knott
This is an example of an expansive midcentury open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, ceramic floors, with island and black floor.

X-100 Eichler Restoration

Lucile Glessner Design

Photo Credit: Sabrina Huang
Inspiration for a midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Whole Home Re-Design & Stage

Saavy Designs, LLC

We painted walls a light gray, the cabinets a light gray with one seperate set a fun retro blue, added a new backsplash, replaced the counter top, replaced the floors with a black slate, added wood paneling on the ceiling and new light fixtures.

Sheridan Rd Residence

Shift PHX

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, black floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

BOIS COLOMBES - Un mélange entre années 30 et modernisme

Atelier B2

©JEM Photographe
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

Staudinger XS

LARS POPP & FRIENDS

Andreas Kern
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall separate kitchen in Munich with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, concrete floors and black floor.

Midcentury Modern House

Woodways

This entertainment kitchen provides ample space and surfaces for guests to gather around. A sleek and streamline design is created using high contrast materials and flat panel design. Pops of red are added to create more interest and add impact to the space.

Land Park, CA Contemporary/Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Kristen Elizabeth Design

Small study space at the end of the kitchen with a mid-century modern seat for the desk, Roller shade fabric from pindler fabrics.
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.

Mid-20th Century Renovation - Fort Worth

Miland Home Construction, LLC

This beautiful home is being completely remodeled to bring our clients designer thoughts to life! Our company was able to meet every design aspect in which the client wanted without any limitations. Black hexagon floor tiles trail throughout a retro, but updated kitchen with quirky light fixtures to match. Pure and simple colors such as whites and grays will make anyone feel right at home, but bring you plenty of life with splashes of the bold gold and black fixtures and tile that carries throughout. There is much more to be seen, but until then our followers will just have to wonder what other awesome features this home has to offer! Keep following our page for updates as this home continues to transform for a little bit longer :)

Aménagement d'un ancien plateau de bureau en appartements type Airbnb

Anne Rose BOUYER - KAURI ARCHITECTURE

Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Lyon with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, no island, black floor and grey benchtop.

Cardinal

KC Karen Cullen Design For Living

Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

The St. John's Square Haberdashery by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Hotel Lux

Lux Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Perth with black cabinets and black floor.

Custom Mid-Century Kitchen

Able And Baker

Inspiration for a 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

The thoroughfare through the kitchen from the hallway to the eating and living area is the go to place for school notices, current events, greeting cards, reminders, bills and drawing materials. Each member of the household has their own cork board. The blackboard through the doorway serves as the weekly menu board with suggestions put forward weekly by hopeful tummies! Photos: khansenphotography.com/

Griffin/Starzomski House

henhouse

Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, with island and black floor.

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!