Practical and durable but retaining warmth and texture as the hub of the family home.Rear works benches are stainless steel providing durable work surfaces while the timber island provides warmth when sitting around with a cuppa! The darker colours with timber accented shelves creates a recessive quality with earth and texture. Shelves used to highlight ceramic collections used daily.

Oh What A Ceiling!

Green Sheep Collective

‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

Weather House

Mihaly Slocombe

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Blackheath Residence

Rocco Revolution

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and window splashback.

50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Cucina di Cesar Cucine; basi in laccato effetto oro, piano e paraspruzzi zona lavabo in pietra breccia imperiale; penili e colonne in fenix grigio; paraspruzzi in vetro retro-verniciato grigio. Pavimento in resina rosso bordeaux. Piano cottura induzione Bora con cappa integrata. Gli angoli delle basi sono stati personalizzati con 3arrotondamenti. Zoccolino ribassato a 6 cm.

Architects Project

Mark Hardy

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury kitchen in Hampshire with concrete floors, grey floor and wood.

5207 Residence

Studio Build

Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Hilltop Road

Dichotomy Interiors

warm white oak and blackened oak custom crafted kitchen with zellige tile and quartz countertops.
This is an example of a large midcentury open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Knollwood Cove

Mosier Luxury Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern

Kyle Aiken

Utah Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Space Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Auchenflower Courtyard House

Kelder Architects

Angus Martin
Midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Amsterdam | Ceintuurbaan

Pamela Cases

Linéaire de cuisine avec frigo camouflé.
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Amsterdam with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eichler renovation

Scandinavian Home Designs

Renovation of a 1952 Midcentury Modern Eichler home in San Jose, CA. Full remodel of kitchen, main living areas and central atrium incl flooring and new windows in the entire home - all to bring the home in line with its mid-century modern roots, while adding a modern style and a touch of Scandinavia.

Venice Island Mid-Century Modern

Dynan Construction Management

SRQ Magazine's Home of the Year 2015 Platinum Award for Best Bathroom, Best Kitchen, and Best Overall Renovation Photo: Raif Fluker
Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, concrete floors and with island.

Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

Tree House

Foursquare Builders

Red Pants Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

Black & White Minimalistic Kitchen

Boss Design Center

Photo of a midcentury galley kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury in Midtown

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeffrey Volker
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Louise's Kitchen

Damien Chwalisz Architects + Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, metallic splashback, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and concrete floors.

Ski Shores Lakehouse

Stuart Sampley Architect

Casey Dunn
Midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Midcentury Kitchen with Concrete Floors 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!