The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

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.

Dunthorpe House

Gusto Design Studio

Looking back at the range and custom blued-steel range hood. The panel-front warming drawer is below the range.
This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown 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.

Blue Ridge Mid Century Kitchen

Fivedot

Kitchen remodel for a mid century house
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Chamblee Mid Century Modern

Susie Mae Design

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Kitchen

KuDa Photography

Photo by KuDa Photography
Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, panelled appliances, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

West Seattle Mid-Century

Board & Vellum

Photos by Tina Witherspoon.
Large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, black benchtop and wood.

Mid Century in Buckhead

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

Mid century modern kitchen with mahogany china cabinets, clerestory windows, and a vaulted ceiling.
Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor, white benchtop and slate floors.

Highland East House

Colab Architecture & Urban Design

view at the Kitchen
Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wood Road Residence

Z+ Interiors

Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, with island, an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Valley Club Mid-Century

DD Ford Construction

Large midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Santa Barbara with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

AFTER - East Bay Mid-Century

InterDesign Studio

The visual clutter was removed when we replaced the original pendant lights with track lighting on the wood beams. This provided directional lighting where it was really needed. Custom storage to blend with white walls was installed above the refrigerator to make better use of that deep area, perfect for those turkey platters that area used only once a year! Photo: Jamie Snavley

Mid-Century Home Kitchen And Dining

White Crane Construction

This stunning mid-century whole house remodel focuses on integrating great new fixtures, finishes and materials, while preserving the integrity of the original architectural aesthetic. This atomic age gem has many original architectural features like a custom copper fireplace hood, 12' stacking wood doors, and original woodwork that mesh seamlessly with the new design elements. Included in the project are an owners' suite with new master bath, a new kitchen, and completely remodeled main and lower levels. Photos: Jill Greer

Dark cabinets

Coveted Interiors

Beautiful chestnut wood grain cabinets pop with translucent white subway tile backsplash and a gorgeous marble look quartz waterfall island.
Small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Removing the Wall Opens the Kitchen to the Living Room

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

By removing a wall, the kitchen was opened up to both the dining room and living room. A structural column for the building was in the middle of the space; by covering it in wood paneling, the column became a distinctive architecture feature helping to define the space. To add lighting to a concrete ceiling, a false ceiling clad in wood was designed to allow for LED can lights; the cove was curved to match the shape of the building. Hardware restored from Broyhill Brasilia furniture was used as cabinet pulls, and the unit’s original Lightolier ceiling light fixtures were rewired and replated.

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.

Mid Century Chic

NUMI Build

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, beige floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Mid Century Kitchen Update

Derik Trissel

The kitchen cabinets were custom made by a local craftsman Grayfox Design Works from local sourced Walnut wood. The cabinet fronts are horizontal slab continuous grain. The island is approx. 15 ft long. It's Silestone Eternal Calcatta Gold with a waterfall end. The counter height stools are from Fyrn, the pulls are Forge Hardware and the lights were sourced on Amazon. Appliances are a variety of brands sourced from different vendors with an induction cooktop and Elkay Quartz undermount sink. The windows and doors are Marvin and the flooring is clear maple.

Contemporary Kitchen with Mid Century Styling, Greenwich, London

Chamber Furniture

This South London home was transformed during a complete refurbishment and renovation. Chamber Furniture designed, manufactured and installed furniture in every room of the house. The kitchen combined warm timber with striking brass and marble worktops and features Gaggenau appliances.

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!