warm white oak and blackened oak custom crafted kitchen with zellige tile and quartz countertops.
Photo 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.

Eichler No. 2

User

Midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula, grey floor, white benchtop, timber and vaulted.

5207 Residence

Studio Build

Bob Greenspan
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.

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.

Eyrie House

LocalArchitect South Coast

TOM ROE PHOTOGRAPHY
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Wollongong with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, a peninsula and grey floor.

Prospect House

Johnston Architects

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with concrete floors, grey floor, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island and black benchtop.

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.

Mid-Century Modern Studio City

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The kitchen project began with a new range and we then retrofitted the space to accommodate the new appliance and hood. The original kitchen cabinetry was then refinished, bringing it back to it's beautiful origins.

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.

Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Alexander Original Cabinets

Cedar Hill Cabinets

View of the original cabinets that were made in the 1950s. The wall cabinets have frosted, fluted glass panels and the base cabinets have sliding doors. Notice the Butterfly-style legs. The countertop and backsplash are matching Caesarstone engineered quartz. Photo by Greg Hoppe.

Diamond Heights Eichler Kitchen

Yama Architecture

bruce damonte
Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances and concrete floors.

CASA EN LA GRAN VÍA

MURAD GARCÍA ESTUDIO

SP La cocina es abierta, en tonos grises y maderas, integrándose en el ambiente general diáfano, con una isla central con barra para recibir a los visitantes. EN The kitchen is open, in shades of gray and wood, integrating into the open-plan general ambience, with a central island with a bar to receive visitors.

Reforma en un vergel

Cáliz Vázquez Arquitectura interiorismo

Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Modern kitchen remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Re-purposed cabinetry, this Mid-Modern kitchen remodel features new cabinet walnut flat panel fronts, panels, and trim, quartz countertop, built in appliances, under mount sink, and custom built open shelving.

Lake-house

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, concrete benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and grey floor.

River Road

Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

photo by Whit Preston
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback and concrete floors.

Dark Light House

MRTN Architects

Located in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula this addition helps to create a family home from the original 1960’s weekender. Although in good condition the late modernist home lacked the living spaces and good connections to the garden that the family required. The owners were very keen to honour and respect the original dwelling. Minimising change where possible especially to the finely crafted timber ceiling and dress timber windows typical of the period. The addition is located on a corner of the original house, east facing windows to the existing living spaces become west facing glazing to the additions. A new entry is located at the junction of old and new creating direct access from front to back.

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.

Hayes Road

Vibe Design Group

Kitchen, dining and family ‘rooms’ sit within one open-plan expanse. Along one wall Vibe plays a trick with scale. What appears as one vast plane of walnut veneer, opens out to conceal a plethora of storage, a powder room, laundry and butler’s pantry. A great many things concealed by one single material and form. A part-recessed hearth and kitchen bench only serve to increase the luxurious impression of space. Photos by Robert Hamer

Red Brick House

Sheri Haby Architects

The design honours the unpretentious bones of the post-war house with a natural materials palette. Birch ply cabinetry with a hardwax oil finish has been used to create warmth, while predominantly white surfaces enhance the feeling of spaciousness. Splash back areas feature Japanese tiles. The polished concrete floor slab acts as highly desirable thermal mass, absorbing warmth from direct sunlight and releasing it at night.

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!