Mid-century Portland home artfully renovated incorporating some modern accoutrements and decorated with Clayhaus Ceramic tile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors, no island, quartz benchtops and grey cabinets.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Midcentury Kitchen

Design ideas for a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Hermosa Beach Home

Beardsley and Sons Construction, Inc.

Contractor custom design and build, Added all windows and door, all in house labor
Photo of a small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Groovy '60s Ranch

Howells Architecture + Design

This midcentury-inspired kitchen, breakfast nook, dining + living room revamps a tired old '60s ranch for a family with three kids. A bright backsplash evokes Italian modernism and gives a playful vibe to a family-friendly space. Custom cherry cabinets match the living room built-ins and unify the spaces. An open, easy plan allows for free flow between rooms, and a view of the garden for the cook.

Caversham Residence

514 Design, Inc.

TK Images
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Mid Century Kitchen

Phase II, Inc.

This is an example of a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and a peninsula.

Pacific NW Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel

Crescent Builds

Ross Anania
Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured splashback.

Hofkamp Living Room and Kitchen

ReCraft

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen and Laundry Addition

IS Architecture

This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble benchtops and marble floors.

Laurelhurst House

Daniel Sheehan Photography

Architecture by Coop 15 Architecture www.coop15.com Interior Design by Robin Chell www.robinchelldesign.com
Midcentury eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a drop-in sink and multi-coloured splashback.

Colorful Mid-century Modern

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Colorful Mid-century Modern

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

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.

Classy Mid-Century

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

NW Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Complete Home - Mid Century

Craft Home Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

City Cabinet Center

An open concept floor plan doesn't mean the rooms are indistinguishable from one another. Ceiling beams discreetly separate the kitchen from the living room. We love how the beams and the soffit work together to frame the kitchen.

Studio - Paris 5

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles and multi-coloured floor.

Kenilworth Asheville Renovation

Altura Architects

This mid-century mountain modern home was originally designed in the early 1950s. The house has ample windows that provide dramatic views of the adjacent lake and surrounding woods. The current owners wanted to only enhance the home subtly, not alter its original character. The majority of exterior and interior materials were preserved, while the plan was updated with an enhanced kitchen and master suite. Added daylight to the kitchen was provided by the installation of a new operable skylight. New large format porcelain tile and walnut cabinets in the master suite provided a counterpoint to the primarily painted interior with brick floors.

Reforma & Decoración de Interiores

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall separate kitchen in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with Multi-Coloured 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!