The efficient work triangle is the corderstone of this kitchen space with added features in the toe kick storage, pull out appliance storage, and laundry shoot. A convenient beverage station contributes additional open storage as well as easy access to coffee, etc. The homeowners wanted to maintain the 1940's mid-century style of the home which was accomplished with a design based on symmetry and the use of materials like walnut veneer cabinets, herringbone pattern ceramic tile and reeded glass sliders in the upper cabinets.

Mid-Century Modern Micro-Condos

Platte Architecture + Design

Ross Van Pelt
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink 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.

Reviving the 70's

Best Builders ltd

Ema Peter Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

Leucadia Mid Century

DZN Partners

PixelProFoto
This is an example of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century Inspired Brighton Penthouse

Elixir Interior Design

A light airy and functional kitchen with splashes of colour and texture. The perfect spot to cook, eat and entertain.
Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sussex with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Ravenna Art Deco Dwelling

Workshop Estates

Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dexter Colonial (Midcentury Modern Remodel)

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Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Moroccan Fish Scale Kitchen

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

West Hills Whole House and Addition

Neil Kelly Company

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

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

This labor of love turned out to be a mid-century masterpiece, thanks to Robert Maurer's expert eye for color and interior design
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Sacramento with dark wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback and with island.

Sacramento, CA - Beazer Homes Communities

Beazer Homes

Brownstones at Natomas Field - Residence 2 - Kitchen and Dining -Barstools: Coaster Furniture Saddle Stool -Dining Table: Coaster Furniture Modern Dining Collection -Dining Chairs: Coaster Furniture Lexton Side Chairs

Midcentury Kitchen

Inspiration for a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Lakeshore Dr.

Level Ground Enterprise, LLC

Jenn Cohen
Photo of a large midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, with island, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse

Vision Interiors

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.

Armonk Lake House

Legacy Construction Northeast LLC

Peter Krupenye
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Mid Century Modern Ranch

Mosaik Design & Remodeling

This outdated Mid Century ranch built in late 1950’s was in serious need of an update. Our clients wanted a fresh contemporary feel that was simple in design and reflected the original Mid Century feel of the home. The new frosted Plexiglas railing allows the now open staircase and modern pendant to become part of the small dining area. White painted cabinetry with slab doors and minimal pulls add a lighter component and balance out the dark walnut cabinetry. The (3) built-in charging drawers, Legrand retractable outlets and a single door hood that opens with a light touch add a "cool" functional vibe to the space., Gray quartz countertops and a rectilinear white tile backsplash add serenity and tie in the stainless appliances giving the kitchen a modern feel. A wood waterfall countertop detail on the back of the island adds interest to the space and is anchored by the unique handblown wave glass pendants in a soft grey color. The new exposed support is both dramatic and functional in that it hides a support post in open bookcase cabinet. Wendi Nordeck Photography

Service Area

Monteforte Construction Inc.

Old world charm service area. Warm cabinets with glass display fronts. Brick side wall and mahogany flooring.
Small midcentury galley kitchen pantry in New York with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white appliances and medium hardwood floors.

"Beautiful Inside and Out" Mid-Century Modern Home Interior Remodel

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Palo Alto Kitchen

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

This kitchen design in a whole house remodel in Palo Alto started with the sunburst kitchen clock.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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!