A midcentury modern transformation honouring the era of this great ocean side apartment
Inspiration for a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, green cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Mid-Century Bungalow Kitchen

Remodel Boutique

This throwback mid-century modern kitchen is functional and funky. Funktional? We like it.
Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Vancouver Special

PlaidFox Studio

This light and airy marble kitchen is a stark contrast to the small compartmentalized kitchen that existed before. With the long 19-foot kitchen island we worked with a finish carpenter to cover the cabinetry in wooden pieces to create a ribbed effect. The texture really elevates this modern, minimalist kitchen and makes it interesting. An appliance garage to the left of the ovens keeps all the clutter out of sight! Practical, calming, and great for entertaining!

San Elijo - Project

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Zieba Builders, Inc.

Photo of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and white benchtop.

Midcentury Modern Remodel. Three spaces into one for this Kitchen

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

Where do we even start. We renovated just about this whole home. So much so that we decided to split the video into two parts so you can see each area in a bit more detail. Starting with the Kitchen and living areas, because let’s face it, that is the heart of the home. Taking three very separated spaces, removing, and opening the existing dividing walls, then adding back in the supports for them, created a unified living space that flows so openly it is hard to imagine it any other way. Walking in the front door there was a small entry from the formal living room to the family room, with a protruding wall, we removed the peninsula wall, and widened he entry so you can see right into the family room as soon as you stem into the home. On the far left of that same wall we opened up a large space so that you can access each room easily without walking around an ominous divider. Both openings lead to what once was a small closed off kitchen. Removing the peninsula wall off the kitchen space, and closing off a doorway in the far end of the kitchen allowed for one expansive, beautiful space. Now entertaining the whole family is a very welcoming time for all. The island is an entirely new design for all of us. We designed an L shaped island that offered seating to place the dining table next to. This is such a creative way to offer an island and a formal dinette space for the family. Stacked with drawers and cabinets for storage abound. Both the cabinets and drawers lining the kitchen walls, and inside the island are all shaker style. A simple design with a lot of impact on the space. Doubling up on the drawer pulls when needed gives the area an old world feel inside a now modern space. White painted cabinets and drawers on the outer walls, and espresso stained ones in the island create a dramatic distinction for the accent island. Topping them all with a honed granite in Fantasy Brown, bringing all of the colors and style together. If you are not familiar with honed granite, it has a softer, more matte finish, rather than the glossy finish of polished granite. Yet another way of creating an old world charm to this space. Inside the cabinets we were able to provide so many wonderful storage options. Lower and upper Super Susan’s in the corner cabinets, slide outs in the pantry, a spice roll out next to the cooktop, and a utensil roll out on the other side of the cook top. Accessibility and functionality all in one kitchen. An added bonus was the area we created for upper and lower roll outs next to the oven. A place to neatly store all of the taller bottles and such for your cooking needs. A wonderful, yet small addition to the kitchen. A double, unequal bowl sink in grey with a finish complimenting the honed granite, and color to match the boisterous backsplash. Using the simple colors in the space allowed for a beautiful backsplash full of pattern and intrigue. A true eye catcher in this beautiful home. Moving from the kitchen to the formal living room, and throughout the home, we used a beautiful waterproof laminate that offers the look and feel of real wood, but the functionality of a newer, more durable material. In the formal living room was a fireplace box in place. It blended into the space, but we wanted to create more of the wow factor you have come to expect from us. Building out the shroud around it so that we could wrap the tile around gave a once flat wall, the three dimensional look of a large slab of marble. Now the fireplace, instead of the small, insignificant accent on a large, room blocking wall, sits high and proud in the center of the whole home.

Opened Sky Blue Modern Kitchen Remedel

Bluehaus Interiors

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Alpine House

Arrow Point Design

Full updated kitchen! We took this kitchen out of the 60's and brought it into the 2019. Custom painted navy blue island is Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue. Modern open shelves with antique brass brackets. Antique brass cabinet pulls and kitchen faucet give this kitchen some warmth. New laminate floors. White wall color is Sherwin Williams snowbound.

Manotick mid century makeover

Shean Architects Inc.

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and beige floor.

Mid Century Modern Residential

MOONES Home, INC.

Enter through the private gate to the Zen like front garden of this expansive and newly updated Eichler and be ready for a treat. The home boasts an open floor plan with multiple entertaining spaces both inside and out that embraces the modern California lifestyle. Enjoy a casual meal around the new kitchen Caesarstone island or have a dinner party al fresco outside the chic living room. The spacious 1831 sq. foot home has a flexible floorplan with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

West Seattle MCM Rambler

Leah Davidson at Windermere Real Estate Midtown

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Photo of a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Seattle with laminate floors, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige floor.

Cedar Point: Modern Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

open kitchen floorplan
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor, grey benchtop, vaulted and quartz benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Arcata

Humboldt Countertops & Surfacing

Photo of a large midcentury kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, laminate floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Midcentury Modern Kitchen Remodel

The Cleary Company

This is an example of a small midcentury galley kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Zieba Builders, Inc.

Small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island and white benchtop.

Midcentury Modern Remodel. Three spaces into one for this Kitchen

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

San Elijo - Project

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Opened Sky Blue Modern Kitchen Remedel

Bluehaus Interiors

Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hive Mini Kitchenette

Culshaw Kitchen Makers

We love it when our customers send us photos of their new Kitchenettes. Here's a stylish Culshaw Hive mini Kitchenette in position in this cool new extension. The retro yellow interior of the cabinet contrasts well with the cool grey walls and floor. We think it looks great! Thanks for the photos Victoria. For more info on our 'Kitchens in a cupboard' visit http://www.culshaw.co/kitchenettes.html

Green with envy (Mid-Century Modern)

Jenny Roush Newman, Designer

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with Laminate Floors 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!