This complete remodel was crafted after the mid century modern and was an inspiration to photograph. The use of brick work, cedar, glass and metal on the outside was well thought out as its transition from the great room out flowed to make the interior and exterior seem as one. The home was built by Classic Urban Homes and photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery.

Historical Home, Modern Family

Georgia Zikas Design

Open plan, spacious living. Honoring 1920’s architecture with a collected look.
Midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Dale Ave

Affecting Spaces Design Studio

This warm, yet modern kitchen combines natural materials, walnut, quartz, marble with high gloss lacquer cabinets to create a unique and inviting space. This condo kitchen used to be enclosed with very low ceilings. We opened up the walls to create a bright and open space. We were able to conceal the pipes and cables within the vertical cabinets so that the risers could continue to the floor above. The pendant lights are made from iron.

Midcentury Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Hemenway House Kitchen Remodel

Gusto Design Studio

Clear glass shades on the pendant fixtures and the ceiling-mounted vent hood allow for unobstructed views, lending a light and airy feeling to the space. Photo Credit: Haris Kenjar

Eichler Update

Ludwig Design

New tansu-style cabinets throughout. Note tansu-style doors at refrigerator. and pantry. Note tansu-style hardware ande cabinet pulls. Note flush cooktop and flush custom ceiling hood hidden behind ceiiing beam. Note detail: countertop extends flush into greenhouse window with butt-glass corners.

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/

Atlantic Beach - Mid Century Modern Remodel

Kitchen Envy, Inc.

Photo of a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Deck House

Sarah Norwood Interiors

Midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Sennett Residence

Living Stone Design + Build

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Ranch Reinvented

RD Architecture, LLC

Three level island... The homeowner’s wanted a large galley style kitchen with island. It was important to the wife the island be unique and serve many purposes. Our team used Google Sketchup to produce and present concept after concept. Each revision brought us closer to what you see. The final design boasted a two sided island (yes, there is storage under the bar) 6” thick cantilevered bar ledge over a steel armature, and waterfall counter tops on both ends. On one end we had a slit fabricated to receive one side of a tempered glass counter top. The other side is supported by a stainless steel inverted U. The couple usually enjoys breakfast or coffee and the morning news at this quaint spot. Photography by Juliana Franco

Modern Home Healdsburg CA

Holly Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, metal splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

West Hills Mid-Century Remodel

Mary Angelo

Large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Mad Glam Kitchen and Dining Room in Piedmont, California

LMB Interiors

To match her lifestyle as a wife, mom, and devoted cocktail-party-thrower, we wanted to give our client a kitchen that would function as a family gathering spot and function well for larger and more elegant gatherings. She really wanted it to be gorgeous. And welcoming. And comfortable. And glam. Because they’re an outgoing couple; young and hip. (Just because we become parents doesn’t mean we have to stop having fun!) Photo by Eric Rorer

Eco House Notting Hill

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Mid-Century Modern on a Budget

Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.

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

Roxbury Park Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen with clerestory windows and skylight. Heath Ceramics tile at backsplash (random mixture of 2x9 and 3x9 tiles in G40 - Frost - tile glaze color island countertop with waterfall is made of Caesarstone in “Ice Snow” color All cabinetry is custom made by the contractor in American Black Walnut Island counter stools are “Bride’s Veil” by Phase Design in polished chrome and blue Discoco Pendant lights in white by Marset

Mad Men

MARINA FARROW

Midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Brown Jackson House

Flavin Architects

Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.

White Kitchen, Dark Countertop in Laguna Niguel

Miller & Sons Construction Group

Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

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!