Mid century AZ Ranch gets NEW LIVING QUARTERS

Existing updated ranch home expands living quarters for future use by guest, family member, visiting student or for family's use.
Design ideas for a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Skye in Palm Springs, California

Woodbridge Pacific Group

Residence 2 at Skye Palm Springs
Design ideas for a midcentury open plan kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Moynihan/Perkins Residence

Select Contractors Inc

Midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, green floor and black benchtop.

My Houzz: A Northwest Home Honors Its Midcentury Roots

Ellie Lillstrom Photography

Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Photo of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback and no island.

Kitchen Styling

Danielle Lancaster Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Modern Industrial Style

Southwest Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Upper West Side Apartment, New York City

Victoria Klein

The kitchen was updated by cleaning the original 70's birch plywood cabinets and adding a few to get some good clean lines. We kept the existing tile floor but replaced the lights with these teal ceramic pendants which echo the teal used in other parts of the apartment. Glass shelves were integrated into the window to showcase some of the clients' art. The new countertop is compressed glass. An Anodized aluminum backsplash adds reflection to the narrow space

Mid Century Modern

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Orange Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Modern Home Interiors and Exteriors, featuring clean lines, textures, colors and simple design with floor to ceiling windows. Hardwood, slate, and porcelain floors, all natural materials that give a sense of warmth throughout the spaces. Some homes have steel exposed beams and monolith concrete and galvanized steel walls to give a sense of weight and coolness in these very hot, sunny Southern California locations. Kitchens feature built in appliances, and glass backsplashes. Living rooms have contemporary style fireplaces and custom upholstery for the most comfort. Bedroom headboards are upholstered, with most master bedrooms having modern wall fireplaces surounded by large porcelain tiles. Project Locations: Ojai, Santa Barbara, Westlake, California. Projects designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Black Caesarstone tops this orange painted island. The upper cabinets are light stained oak, the lowers painted a glossy orange. Metal mosaic tile backsplash Andrew Stasse, contractor, Fred Rothenberg,photographer,

open shelving at stainless steel backsplash

Moss Yaw Design studio

Flat panel wood cabinet doors and gray painted drawers share a caesarstone countertop and stainless steel backsplash with an orbital sanded finish, for easier maintenance. Open c-shaped shelves provide space for storage, while keeping the open feel of the new design.

1950's House Refurb

Born Designers Ltd

Bespoke hand built kitchen with built in kitchen cabinet and free standing island with modern patterned floor tiles and blue linoleum on birch plywood

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Essentia Interiors, Ltd.

Renovated, open-plan mid-century modern kitchen with red accents. Dual beer tap beverage bar integrated into galley-style kitchen. Teri Fotheringham photography

Midcentury Kitchen

Inspiration for a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, metal splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

Kitchen in S. Orange

North Jersey Remodelers LLC.

This was taken shortly after we completed the entire job.
Expansive midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lakewood Mid-Century

DeForest Architects

Photo: Ben Benschneider
Midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen Dining Room

Danielle Lancaster Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Crescent Estate

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

Ornare kitchen and Breakfast room
Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Virginia Village Mid-Mod

Jess Blackwell Photography

Photo by Jess Blackwell Photography
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with Metal 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!