This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, terra-cotta floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Ann Arbor 2 Story

Exclusively Cabinets by Cabinetek

The change this kitchen made can't even be put into words. By removing two walls we completely transformed this space into a true show kitchen. Dual custom painted islands give this kitchen tremendous workspace and the custom hood with hickory accent are a perfect combination. The details on the fridge panel are another amazing feature of this space. The quartz countertops with full backsplash are just another quality in a long list that makes this kitchen beautiful.

Riviera Springs

C&H Design Studio

Small midcentury eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodeling.

Mr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cathedral City Kitchen

Lars

Photo taken at night, showing dining chair that I reupholstered in zebra tapestry fabric.
Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Beverly Glenn

Designer Kitchens LA

Custom Home Renovation
Inspiration for a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Paddington Kitchen

Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms

A mid-century kitchen in an artists Paddington Terrace house. The kitchen features timber veneer cabinetry and a concrete looking benchtop. The island is slatted and grey and has a curved waterfall end.

Modern Cabin Retreat in Walnut

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Transformation in Denver

KE Interiors, Inc.

This young couple wanted a kitchen that reflected their personality. The pops of blue and fun texture and pattern captures that perfectly.
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Merry Mid-Century

Andersonville Kitchen & Bath

This kitchen designed by Andersonville Kitchen and Bath includes Dura Supreme Cabinetry with Uppers; Chroma slab door in painted Linen and stained bases in Butternut Camden slab for the kitchen. The bar area features Dura Supreme Chroma slab in Gale Force blue.

Daugaard

Lumara Homes Inc.

Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Robinson Woods

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel Oak Hill

Matterhorn Development Co.

With 2 L Shape kitchen set up we created custom cabinetry with Rift Sawn White Oak toped with a white Organic White Caesarstone Countertops make this kitchen pop!

Lions Bay Post and Beam

Simply Home Decorating

The new owners of this 1974 Post and Beam home originally contacted us for help furnishing their main floor living spaces. But it wasn’t long before these delightfully open minded clients agreed to a much larger project, including a full kitchen renovation. They were looking to personalize their “forever home,” a place where they looked forward to spending time together entertaining friends and family. In a bold move, we proposed teal cabinetry that tied in beautifully with their ocean and mountain views and suggested covering the original cedar plank ceilings with white shiplap to allow for improved lighting in the ceilings. We also added a full height panelled wall creating a proper front entrance and closing off part of the kitchen while still keeping the space open for entertaining. Finally, we curated a selection of custom designed wood and upholstered furniture for their open concept living spaces and moody home theatre room beyond. This project is a Top 5 Finalist for Western Living Magazine's 2021 Home of the Year.

Mid-Century Modern

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Kitchen Cabinets are shown in Reconstituted White Oak, paired with Calacatta Gold countertops
This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, vaulted and white splashback.

Pulling Back the Curtain...

Sklar Studios

Look at all the goodies behind all the clean line cabinets! We have some "go-to" hardware pieces that find there way into many of our projects. Take Hafele's La Mans corner shelves for easy access to a blind corner condition. Rev-A-Shelf is a fabulous resource for cabinet and drawer organization including this peg board system for holding your dishes "just so" in a drawer that doesn't break your back to get to. The roll-top door for the appliance garage makes for a quick disappearing act for the toaster and microwave right before guests arrive. Abracadabra!

Centre Hills Home Remodel

State College Design & Construction

Mid Century Modern Kitchen. Interior Design by Jennifer Owen NCIDQ, Cabinets by Cabinet Solutions, Countertops and Backsplashes by Custom Stone Interiors, Construction by State College Design and Construction

W Rowland Place - Mid-Century Inspired Kitchen

BKC Kitchen and Bath

Even small kitchens can be breathtaking. This renovation in Littleton features a mid-century modern aesthetic, with rift-cut oak cabinets, waterfall edge countertops, and sleek cabinet pulls. Previously enclosed by walls, the refreshed kitchen is now open, airy, and inviting. David Bradley - Summit door style, Pecan finish on Rift-Cut Oak / Tricorn Black paint on center island. Design by Paul Lintault, BKC Kitchen and Bath. RangeFinder Photography

Montclair MCM

Jeff Jordan Architects LLC

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

McDowell Mountain - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

In this kitchen up in Desert Mountain, we provided all of the cabinetry, countertops and backsplash to create the Mid Century Modern style for our clients remodel. The transformation is substantial compared to the size and layout it was before, making it more linear and doubling in size. For the perimeter we have white skinny shaker cabinetry with pops of Hickory wood to add some warmth and a seamless countertop backsplash. The island features painted black cabinetry with the skinny shaker style for some contrast and is over 14' long with enough seating for 8 people. In the fireplace bar area, we have also the black cabinetry with a fun pop of color for the backsplash tile along with honed black granite countertops. The selection choices of painted cabinetry, wood tones, gold metals, concrete flooring and furniture selections carry the style throughout and brings in great texture, contrast and warmth.

Midcentury Kitchen with Engineered Quartz Splashback 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!