Large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Other with open cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, an undermount sink, white cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Glen Haven Residence

Ponciano Design

Large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor, multiple islands and beige splashback.

Monroe Drive House

BERG DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and beige floor.

Midcentury Kitchen

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

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.

Sacramento Mid-century Ranch

User

Midcentury kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Spice Wood Estates Kitchen

Matterhorn Development Co.

This is an example of a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Golden Valley Mid-Century Modern

Strand Design

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Maple Leaf Residence

Click Architects

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Retreat

Cindy Aplanalp & Chairma Design Group

Photo of a midcentury galley kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Seattle Midcentury Addition and Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

This kitchen is a modernized take on the midcentury style, with walnut cabinets, white quartz countertops, and a dark blue subway tile backsplash. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography

Silverlake Kitchen

FK Interior Design

What began as a simple kitchen ‘face-lift’ turned into a more complex kitchen remodel when it was determined that what the client was really seeking was to create a space which evoked the warmth of wood. The challenge was to take a dated (c. 1980’s) white plastic laminate kitchen with a white Formica counter top and transform it into a warmly, wood-clad kitchen without having to demolish the entire kitchen cabinetry. With new door and drawer faces and the careful ‘skinning’ of the existing laminate cabinets with a stained maple veneer; the space became more luxurious and updated. The counter top was replaced with a new quartz slab from Eurostone. The peninsula now accommodates counter-height seating. The Haiku bamboo ceiling fan from Big Ass Fans graces the family room. Photography: Manolo Langis

Kitchens

M.O.Daby Design

outside (is)the box Portland, OR type: remodel & addition status: built photography: Erin Riddle of KLiK Concepts
Inspiration for a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Westchester Residence

JWT Associates

We designed this new bar to read more like a piece of mid-century modern furniture. It is complete with a sink and wine fridge. We custom designed the upper shelving.

Al Fresco

TriVistaUSA Design + Build

Darko Zagar
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sunny Hills Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen with breakfast nook and pantry. Photo by Clark Dugger
Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition

Katie Hutchison Studio

Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison

HUNTINGTON BEACH

BuildAppeal Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

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

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for 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.

Mid-Century Modern Reno

Renew Properties

Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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!