When it comes to this mid-century modern kitchen the homeowners wanted to give it a strong personality while aiming to keep the design aesthetics of the home. This kitchen shows off the beautiful custom-made flat-panel walnut cabinets accented by a bold geometric backsplash. An 8-foot quartz island with a chef's cooktop is highlighted by white layered pendants creating a layered effect for this visually eye-catching kitchen.

Living Room & Kitchen Addition

Design Appruv, Inc.

Our client wanted a Modern addition while paying homage to the local "70s Contemporary" architecture. Our indoor/outdoor approach became delineated by the stair into the addition creating an immersive experience with the pool and the mountain backdrop.

Mid Century Modern

Zach Savage Homes, LLC

Amy Johnston Harper
Expansive midcentury kitchen in Austin with concrete floors.

Central Phoenix

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

This is an example of a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and no island.

Classic Alexander Modern Palm Springs Beauty

Horizon Builders, Inc.

Open area with kitchen and dining. White cabinets with quartz counter tops. A lot of door and windows bringing in natural light. Polished concrete floors.

Re-Open House

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Photography by Charles Davis Smith
This is an example of a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Austin with multi-coloured splashback, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen

This is an example of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors and with island.

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.

Leucadia Mid Century

DZN Partners

PixelProFoto
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rancho Kitchen

David Galindo Home

photo credit: Christel Robleto styling: Michelle Qazi
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Wakecrest Residence

ShubinDonaldson

Benny Chan
Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Prairie Modern Kitchen and large island

Apple Tree Homes Inc

Kitchen with large island featuring zebra wood, quartz countertop, glass tile backsplash, and quartersewn oak cabinets with all horizontal wood graining.

Mid Century Magic

Just the Thing Decorating, Staging, and Windows

The family who has owned this home for twenty years was ready for modern update! Concrete floors were restained and cedar walls were kept intact, but kitchen was completely updated with high end appliances and sleek cabinets, and brand new furnishings were added to showcase the couple's favorite things. Troy Grant, Epic Photo

East Bay Eichler

Denise Maloney Interior Design

Brian Ashby Media
Inspiration for a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen

Homework Remodels - Tri-lite Builders

The stainless steel gas range and hood.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Courtyard Modern

DEMESNE

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

McNeil Manor

jasonstrodl [adapture]

Jeff Green Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

McDowell Mountain - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

In this kitchen up in Desert Mountain, we provided all of the cabinetry, countertops and backsplash to create the Mid Century Modern style for our clients remodel. The transformation is substantial compared to the size and layout it was before, making it more linear and doubling in size. For the perimeter we have white skinny shaker cabinetry with pops of Hickory wood to add some warmth and a seamless countertop backsplash. The island features painted black cabinetry with the skinny shaker style for some contrast and is over 14' long with enough seating for 8 people. In the fireplace bar area, we have also the black cabinetry with a fun pop of color for the backsplash tile along with honed black granite countertops. The selection choices of painted cabinetry, wood tones, gold metals, concrete flooring and furniture selections carry the style throughout and brings in great texture, contrast and warmth.

Humphrey House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

Mid Century Glam

John McClain Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

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!