Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white splashback and white benchtop.

Woodgrain Mid Century Modern

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop, an integrated sink and glass sheet splashback.

Mid Century Modern Home

Riverdell Construction, Inc.

Jesse Smith
Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Accent Blue tile kitchen

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

This Fun and young kitchen features, a farmhouse stainless steel sink, Beautiful marble like counters and back splash and a blue cement accent tile.
This is an example of a small midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nordic Mid-Century Kitchen

Nest Woodworking

Photo by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Book Matched Walnut Cabinets Compliment Walnut Wrapped Exposed Beams

MAK Design + Build Inc.

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.

Village Dr

Catalyst Construction

Plenty of natural light in this Mid-century Modern beauty!
Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Hancock Park, CA / Second Floor Addition to an Existing Home

ING Construction

Kitchen Remodel; With this beautiful exposed brick interior wall in the Kitchen area, we also completed the installation of the wood paneling on the right hand side wall, installation of the engineered quartz countertop, flat dark wood cabinets with brushed nickel drawer pulls, a wine refrigerator, suspended circular lighting and all the required plumbing, electrical and carpentry needs per the project. All in all, a beautiful Kitchen with plenty of character and personality.

Two Tone Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Island Seating

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Textured Curves

Space Craft Joinery

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bingham Farms Midcentury

Maison Birmingham

The main goal of this renovation was to update an authentic mid-century home to suit a modern lifestyle, while still maintaining the original character and aesthetic of the home. To create a more open, family friendly space also suitable for entertaining, walls between the kitchen, dining room and living room were removed to create an open area to house the 360-sq.-ft. kitchen. Upon demolition, it was noted that some areas of the original tongue and groove ceiling had aged much differently than the rest of the ceiling. Rather than stain the areas and cause them to age differently, we opted to apply oil to darken the wood so that it will all continue to age at the same pace. Balancing new materials and tones with the existing abundance of wood was challenging, but in the end the balance was achieved with custom cabinetry in both white and anthracite matte lacquer, which is complemented by a custom floating walnut buffet in the dining area. Keeping the island and perimeter base cabinet finishes the same made the space feel more open, and presented the opportunity to create a dark focal wall for the refrigerator and pantry. These custom anthracite matte lacquer cabinets provide a striking yet subtle contrast with the white and wood, while incorporating well concealed pantry storage with microwave, as well as a Sub-Zero refrigerator. In lieu of a typical exhaust hood, downdraft ventilation was installed in the island, and pendants were omitted to keep the space open, but also more consistent with the original design of the home. Brass globe sconces were installed on either side of the sink to bring in warmth, and frame the view of the gorgeous greenery outside. This Project was a fantastic collaboration with Lauren Combs of The Neat Method Michigan Proudly Featured in Detroit Home October 2017 Photography by Boswell Hardwick

Spitzer Residence

Linton Architects

Lissa Gotwals
Photo of a midcentury single-wall kitchen in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Taplow- Mid Century Span House

Slightly Quirky Ltd

4 layers of birch 12mm plywood shaped as a rounded edge in this gorgeous bespoke kitchen
Small midcentury kitchen in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Mid-Century View House

MRF Construction, Inc.

A monolith wall was removed in this 1962 view home, which opened up the kitchen, living room and dining room for an open-concept layout and maximized views. The kitchen received modern mahogany cabinets with white uppers, white elongated subway tile backsplash and white countertop for a sleek and streamlined entertaining space. Hardwood floors were patched and refinished to integrate the previously disjointed spaces. Clean lines and modern features abound, with older fixtures and modern touches blending seamlessly – breathing new life into this space.

My Houzz: Organic Minimalism in a Denver Redo

Alexandra Crafton

Wall paint: Simply White, Benjamin Moore; hardwood floor: Southern Pecan Natural, Home Depot; cabinets: Veddinge, Ikea; sink: Undermount Deep Single Bowl, Zuhne; faucet: Ringskär, Ikea; range hood: Luftig, Ikea; shelves: Reclaimed Wood Shelving + Brackets, West Elm; backsplash: Retro 2" x 2" Hex Porcelain Mosaic Tile in Glossy White, EliteTile; hardware: Edgecliff Pull - Natural Brass, Schoolhouse Electric; dinnerware: Coupe Line in Opaque White, Heath Ceramics; countertop: Carrara Marble, The Stone Collection; pendant lights: Luna Pendant, Schoolhouse Electric; bar color: Cushing Green lightened with Simply White, Benjamin Moore; stools: West Elm (no longer sold) Design: Annabode + Co Photo: Allie Crafton © 2016 Houzz

Mandeville Canyon Mid-Century Kitchen & Dining Room

dougé + associates

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and beige floor.

Roger That

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

MId Century Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Midcentury open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances and light hardwood floors.

Wayzata Mid Century Addition

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

These clients (who were referred by their realtor) are lucky enough to escape the brutal Minnesota winters. They trusted the PID team to remodel their home with Landmark Remodeling while they were away enjoying the sun and escaping the pains of remodeling... dust, noise, so many boxes. The clients wanted to update without a major remodel. They also wanted to keep some of the warm golden oak in their space...something we are not used to! We laded on painting the cabinetry, new counters, new back splash, lighting, and floors. We also refaced the corner fireplace in the living room with a natural stacked stone and mantle. The powder bath got a little facelift too and convinced another victim... we mean the client that wallpaper was a must.

Midcentury Kitchen with Light Hardwood 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!