Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

ミッドセンチュリーキッチン

Design ideas for a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

WOHNKÜCHE

vautee:interior

Design ideas for an expansive midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Berlin with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black appliances and brown benchtop.

Appartement de 63 m² | CHAGNY

EVVOA Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Dijon with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, no island and brown benchtop.

First Nations Nekaneet

Blue Hills Construction

Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Berry St. Kitchen

Erika Lam

Modern kitchen with lots of hybrid lighting
This is an example of a small midcentury galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Maison à St Maur

Un air de déco

les meubles de cuisine ont été repeints et allégés, les plans de travail ont été changés, ainsi que l'évier, la hotte, la crédence et le sol.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, no island and brown benchtop.

Totale rénovation d'une cuisine à Blaye

H&W Cuisines et Agencements

Meuble d'angle sur-mesure avec tiroir.
Midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, panelled appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Eichler Kitchen remodel

Dale Anderson - Architect

This is an example of a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine ouverte

La Méridienne

Une cuisine aux allures rétro mêlant des carreaux de ciment et du zellige. Sa couleur bleue mat contraste avec la faïence murale tout en hauteur.
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, blue floor and brown benchtop.

Murrayville Kitchen

Narrow Gate Developments

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

1428 Cheyenne

3rd Street Custom Homes

Photo of a midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Roseland Renovation, Essex Fells NJ

Clear Home Design

in this large midcentury modern kitchen, the floors are limestone, the large kitchen island is made of teak wood as is the wall paneling.
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

This is an example of a large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Kingston, Surrey

Gestalt Developments

Bright traditional Kitchen.
This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Planche d'ambiance - Cuisine

Léa Guyard

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island and brown benchtop.

Union Street Kitchen

Armitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

1428 Cheyenne

3rd Street Custom Homes

Midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen

Tricia Hauser Tidemann

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, green floor and brown benchtop.

"Eppolito" Kitchen Remodeling

EA Home Design

Inspiration for a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with wood benchtops, with island and brown benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with Brown Benchtop 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!