Full home renovation including kitchen, bathrooms, lanai, and door installations. Mid-century modern and beach styles.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island and white benchtop.

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.

Seattle Midcentury Addition and Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Mid-century Kitchen Remodel

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Design ideas for a large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Venice Townhouse

Niche Modern

Two Binary pendants in Amber glass hang above the island in this crisp, white kitchen. The honey-colored hue of our signature Amber glass complements the warm tones featured throughout the interior, particularly the custom black walnut cabinetry and wood flooring. Based on the orb glass shape, the Binary modern pendant light uses two incandescent bulbs, adding the perfect amount of accent lighting to this neutral atmosphere.

Mid Century Modern

Total Home

The homeowners of this retro inspired space, are a young couple that desired to create an open kitchen and dining area. The remodeling goal was to have a space to entertain family and friends. The challenge was to keep the architecture true to the original 1960s mid-century ranch home, while gaining the function of a modern day home.The major structural change came from removing part of the wall that existed between the kitchen and the dining room. This opened up a whole new world of entertaining space. Now it actually feels like they gained square footage by removing that section of wall. New updated appliances were added to give the homeowners fashionable function in a modern kitchen. The original hardwood flooring, was hidden under carpeting and was restored by local floor specialists.

Denver Mid-Century Modern

Architectural Workshop

Kitchen Area With Breakfast Bar LaCasse Photography
This is an example of a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen Remodeling In McLean

Boss Design Center

Kitchen Remodeling In McLean
Design ideas for a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, with island and brown floor.

Davis Staging

Center Stage BK

A little went a long way in dressing up this fabulous kitchen
Design ideas for a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

MidCentury Makeover

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Beautiful new wood cabinets, a slate-look floor and gorgeous quartz countertops give this midcentury modern kitchen a sleek, modern look and add tons more desperately needed storage.

A Gorgeous Midcentury IKEA kitchen

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

It was a fairly small footprint and we didn’t have the budget to move anything around, meaning the sink and appliance locations needed to remain. It made the design limiting but once it was all done we absolutely loved it. Another challenge was making the small space bright. With the white upper cabinets, white tile and countertops, and recessed lighting, the whole space ended up much brighter than we expected.

Leslie Lane Residence

Assembledge

Michael Weschler Photography
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, panelled appliances, multiple islands and white floor.

Custom Walnut IKEA Kitchen

Unhinged Custom Doors

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Kitchen

Laidlaw Schultz architects

Midcentury kitchen in Orange County with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Nordic Kitchen

Irving sykes kitchens and fine furniture

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sleek Modern Remodel - Wheaton, IL

Drury Design

The owners of this true mid-century ranch in Wheaton were ready for a kitchen update. The home’s main living room area is decorated in a very cool, sparse way with plenty of nods to mid-century design. A new kitchen would need to bridge classic and modern notions of Mid-Century expression through the style’s characteristic clean lines and artistic notions of simplicity and straightforward functionality. The idea was to keep a hint of mid-century influence in a modern design that could somehow be more open while accommodating more storage The objectives were: • Stay within the existing space while creating an open feel and winning more storage room • Make the space brighter while using a darker cabinet finish • Create proper ventilation for the range Design challenges we solved for: • Open the kitchen to the adjacent dining room without sacrificing storage • Remove multiple layers of flooring to make the kitchen floor level with the rest of the house • Match the new kitchen flooring to the flooring in nearby dining and living spaces Problems solved. Here’s what we did: • Took out soffits around the kitchen to allow for taller cabinets with more storage • Added cabinet pull-outs that maximize under-cabinet storage space • Used large cabinets in standard sizes • Skipped cabinets on the window wall, opting for space- and light-friendly floating shelves • Enhanced overall brightness with bright, white counters and textured white tile that offered a connecting contrast to the darker woodgrain cabinets • Took out a post between the kitchen and dining room to make the space feel more open • Added under-cabinet lights – unobtrusive and handy for task lighting The owners love the look, feel and functionality of their new kitchen. Its sleek, modern character and notions of mid-century spirit add new excitement to the home’s original 1958 personality.

Mid-Century Kitchen Open Shelving with Decorative Accessories

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Full Kitchen Renovation • General Contractor: Area Construction • Custom casework - Natural American Walnut Veneer • Decorative Accessory Styling • Backsplash tile - Heath Tile • Countertop - Diresco

Pacific Palisades

New Generation Home Improvements

Designed by Natalie Myers of Veneer Designs. Photography by Amy Bartlam.
Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and grey floor.

Sleek Electric Stovetop with Accent Floating Shelves in Mid-Century Modern Kitch

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Modern Kitchen in Holly Glen, Vienna

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, window splashback and a peninsula.

Midcentury Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets 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!