White on White Kitchen 6008.2 Small Kitchens in traditional older homes present an opportunity for the designer and cabinet maker. Function, space and ease in accommodating a guest or two represent a few of the necessary considerations. Careful planning while creating custom features will ensure a useful kitchen in harmony with contemporary living. Establishing upper cabinets at the ceiling height extends storage while glass doors at the bar area continues to push open the kitchen. By placing the bar surface at the same height as the counter we’ve established an unbroken line to further increase the sense of space. Designing valence and header panels over the window in the same style as the kitchen's doors provides continuity to this custom kitchen and to the history of the home. The home was built in the 1920's in an urban Virginia environment. As was so often the case in the appointments of the home the kitchen was given little space and short attention to design. Opening the kitchen to a hall space with careful attention to simple but functional design enabled a successful arrangement serving the modern lifestyle.

Kitchens

Gulf South Kitchen Design

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Nashotah Lake Home

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Custom Build~Old World Beauty JFK Design Build LLC A 6 burner Wolf cook top is a chefs dream along with the over sized stainless steel refrigerator.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury single-wall kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Квартира в Брюсовом переулке

Наталья Беркутова

Кухня с фасадами цвета слоновой кости и легкой патиной внутри филёнок итальянской фабрики. Стеновая панель и столешница сделаны из гранита изящного, зелёно-серого оттенка с красивыми фигурными боковинами.

Kassebaum

Prime Designs by Nancy

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

中津・N邸《大阪》

株式会社 GOSIZE

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Osaka with distressed cabinets.

Prospect Road Cooking Center

Kitcheart LLC

This was a kitchen renovation of a mid-century modern home in Peoria, Illinois. The galley kitchen needed more storage, professional cooking appliances, and more connection with the living spaces on the main floor. Kira Kyle, owner of Kitcheart, designed and built-in custom cabinetry with a gray stain finish to highlight the grain of the hickory. Hardware from Pottery Barn in brass. Appliances form Wolf, Vent-A-Hood, and Kitchen Aid. Reed glass was added to the china cabinets. The cabinet above the Kitchen Aid mixer was outfitted with baking storage. Pull-outs and extra deep drawers made storage more accessible. New Anderson windows improved the view. Storage more than doubled without increasing the footprint, and an arched opening to the family room allowed the cook to connect with the rest of the family.

Квартира в Брюсовом переулке

Наталья Беркутова

Kenduskeag River Kitchen - Featured on Northern Light EMMC's 2019 Kitchen Tour

Anchor Design Co.

This beautiful 1932 home on the Kenduskeag River in Bangor, Maine was completely renovated after a pipe burst. It features Crystal Cabinet Works kitchen cabinetry. The door style is beadboard Somerset Full Overlay with Slab Drawer Fronts. The cabinets have a Signature Black Rub-Through with Honeytone base Stain as well as cracking, wearing and distressing to reflect the character of the home. Scottish Meadow Granite sits on top of the cabinets. The backsplash tiles are Ottimo handmade ceramic subway.

Cuisine équipée à Royan

Marie Rodrigues cuisine et dressing

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen and Exterior

Turn Key Remodel

Kitchen remodel with new cabinets, countertop, island, backsplash, hardware, and new stacked stone surrounding fireplace and exterior of house.
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Orange County with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured benchtop.

Artisanal Kitchen Cabinet Doors

IAm-Ness

Iam-ness hand-finished kitchen cabinet door with turquoise patina and gold accents, exemplifying luxury and bespoke design in Queens, NY.
Midcentury kitchen in New York with distressed cabinets.

Kassebaum

Prime Designs by Nancy

Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Mid Century Kitchen

Bainbridge Design Group

Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Mid Century Refresh

TKP Architects

Large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

VISTA LAS PALMAS

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Kitchen, Lance Gerber Studios
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

North Hollywood Bathroom/Kitchen Renovation

Future Vision Remodeling

Kitchen Renovation in North Hollywood
Expansive midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Cuisine équipée à Royan

Marie Rodrigues cuisine et dressing

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine équipée à Royan

Marie Rodrigues cuisine et dressing

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cuisine équipée à Royan

Marie Rodrigues cuisine et dressing

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with Distressed 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!