Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and green benchtop.

Mid Mod Garden House

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Kitchen with walnut cabinets and screen constructed by Woodunique.
Large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Little Rock with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, white benchtop, exposed beam, vaulted, flat-panel cabinets and brown floor.

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.

Rising Glen

Studio Jhoiey Inc.

Midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

66th Investment Home

Bspoke Homes

ADKY hood (stylish and affordable), LG appliances, locally sourced cabinets, stained white oak cabinets, quartz counters, glass tile backsplashBspoke Homes, LLC

Kitchen - white cabinetry, brush brass hardware and granite counter tops

GRAVITATE interiors + design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen Crashers

Wike LaFrey

Studio Swann
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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/

Tonka Bay Smart Home

Showcase Renovations, Inc.

This kitchen is loaded with fun features. Clerestory windows, frosted glass panels on upper cabinets, a stainless steel counter-top along the wall and granite at the island. It showcases wire-brushed, acid-stained oak flooring, beautiful and functional cabinetry throughout, day-lighting, high-end appliances, an outdoor view at the sink, and plenty of seating space for entertaining.

House on Taylor's Branch

Ashby Collective

Design ideas for a midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Marin Eichler

VIDA BUILDING SYSTEMS

This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, quartzite benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

Gold St. open plan apartment kitchen

Jared Frank Studio

The apartment's original enclosed kitchen was demolished to make way for an openplan kitchen with cabinets that housed my client's depression-era glass collection.

Devore Project

McKeithan Design Studio, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

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.

Midcentury Minneapolis

Quartersawn Design Build

Farm Kid Studios
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Dazzling Deco

K Two Designs, Inc.

A place to play and a place to work, this kitchen island is a hardworking space with a blue face that mirrors the bookshelves on the opposite side. Acrylic counter stools make a comfortable perch in front of the hardworking kitchen.

Mid Century Urban

Vernon Wentz

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.

Mid-century Modern Rambler in Richmond Beach

Polymath Properties LLC

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink and window splashback.

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!