Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

1500 South Charles St.

Domus

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Modern White Kitchen

Earth Sky Builders

Mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

South Yarra

Siobhan Donoghue Design

The kitchen redesign with a new eat-in kitchen nook with built-in banquettes upholstered in leather. To add an element of fun we played with the tufted button colours. Subtle details are something we love to add to projects to create layers of interest in each space. Its important to keep spaces fun. The natural light in this space is spectacular.

Belvidere place

Portland building and remodeling

Kitchen looking toward the open dining room, and entry onto a second deck area. Also, in the background is the entrance into the new addition that includes the main floor suite.

Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Custom Home

User

Contemporary mid-century moden kitchen with cararra marble counter top waterfall island, white shaker style custom cabinets, stainless steel Kitchen Aid applicances, contrasting countertops, and silver sputnik style lighting.

Willow Creek

Baelin, Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

West Dry Creek

TOTAL CONCEPTS

This is an example of a midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Rio Del Mar Remodel - Kitchen

Urbana Design Studio

This beautiful kitchen showcases painted cabinets mixed with a white oak island topped with engineered marble. Glass cabinets lighten the upper cabinets and create an enclosed display area. Brushed brass hardware creates a warm contrast with the painted cabinets.

Mid-Century Modern on a Budget

Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.

Carole Whitacre Photography
Photo of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, light wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Hillcrest Renovation

Garber Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and black benchtop.

California Kitchen Gets Mid-Century Remodel

Blinds.com

This navy and gold mid-century style kitchen was remodeled by Brittany of BrittanyMakes. She expanded her wall to make a more open space, and used Blinds.com's Signature Roman Shades in Camden Dark Storm to match the mid-century style for her windows. To learn more about her remodel, you may read her post here: http://www.brittanymakes.com/2015/06/15/navy-gold-white-kitchen-reveal/

Theodore Wirth Ranch

Strand Design

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Minneapolis with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Hemenway House Kitchen Remodel

Gusto Design Studio

Kitchen sink & window. Photo Credit: Haris Kenjar
Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Paseo Redondo, Burbank

Olson Construction and Development

Kitchen Island with modern flat panel cabinetry.
Photo of a large midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Brooklyn Heights

Minami Livingston Interior Design

This is an example of a small midcentury galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

桜並木の家

一級建築士事務所秋山立花

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Réhabilitation logement, Paris Saint-Maur FR

Atelier Barda

Antonio Di Bacco
Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with marble benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

California Kitchen Gets Mid-Century Remodel

Blinds.com

Country Estate Transformation

Everything Home

Our Indianapolis design studio designed a gut renovation of this home which opened up the floorplan and radically changed the functioning of the footprint. It features an array of patterned wallpaper, tiles, and floors complemented with a fresh palette, and statement lights. Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/country-estate-transformation/

Midcentury Kitchen with Dark Hardwood 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!