The change this kitchen made can't even be put into words. By removing two walls we completely transformed this space into a true show kitchen. Dual custom painted islands give this kitchen tremendous workspace and the custom hood with hickory accent are a perfect combination. The details on the fridge panel are another amazing feature of this space. The quartz countertops with full backsplash are just another quality in a long list that makes this kitchen beautiful.

Revive, Repair, Respect

Poolehaus Residential Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, multiple islands, grey floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

River Forest Kitchen

North & Madison

Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen in Alexandria, Virginia

Four Brothers Design + Build

Large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Stainless Steel Appliances

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Backsplash, pendant lighting, white kitchen cabinets, and butcher block countertop.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, multiple islands, white floor, pink benchtop and wood.

St. Petersburg Waterfront Home

Crespo Design Group

A minimal kitchen showcasing gorgeous organic woods and beautiful green. This color palette never seems to fail and creates a warm nature-infused space for our clients to relax and have their morning coffee before hitting the beach! Home located in Tampa, Florida. Designed by Florida-based interior design firm Crespo Design Group, who also serves Malibu, Tampa, New York City, the Caribbean, and other areas throughout the United States.

Plano | Lakeside on Preston | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

Mid-century modern kitchen and butler's pantry by Kitchen Design Concepts in Dallas, TX. This kitchen features Ultra Craft Rift Cut Oak (vertical) with a Natural finish in the Slab door style, Pratt & Larsen 3x8 "Metallic C602" tile backsplash in a straight lay, 3cm Cambria Bellingham countertops, Daltile Exquisite Ivory 12x24 porcelain floor tiles layed in a brick pattern, Blanco sinks, and appliances from Dacor including a 54" wall hood and 36" gas cooktop. Photo Credit: Unique Exposure Photography

Van Dyke MidCentury Modern Addition and Renovation

Alair Homes Plano

This one story home was transformed into a mid-century modern masterpiece with the addition of a second floor. Its expansive wrap around deck showcases the view of White Rock Lake and the Dallas Skyline and giving this growing family the space it needed to stay in their beloved home. We renovated the downstairs with modifications to the kitchen, pantry, and laundry space, we added a home office and upstairs, a large loft space is flanked by a powder room, playroom, 2 bedrooms and a jack and jill bath. Architecture by h design| Interior Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers| Photography by Versatile Imaging

7127 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Coastal Luxury Living

Midcentury open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets and multiple islands.

GREENWICH CT - Mid-Century Modern

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

The clients loved their newly purchased, quiet, and secluded home, but it needed a full renovation. As the homeowners are avid chefs, the design and intelligent usage plan for the new kitchen took top priority. They were inspired by a visit to the DEANE showroom displays and selected a sleek, modern style without hardware for their midcentury, Italian modern update. High gloss, lacquer cabinets in a soft grey add warmth to the room, and all cabinets and drawers are opened either via channel pulls or touch-operated. To keep the quartzite countertops clean and free of clutter, the drawers were customized to include knife inserts, silverware dividers, and spices out of sight with a cooking utensil drawer right below the range and a pull-out cabinet underneath the sink to give easy access to cleaning supplies. The patinaed stainless steel island with distressed, wire-brushed cabinets acts as both an area for eating as well as entertaining, with storage designed for serving platters. Appliance garages flank the cooktop counter areas, and the detail at the bottom of the custom hood echos the channel pulls. Refrigerated beverage drawers and contemporary SubZero/Wolf model appliances complete the space, with the single slab, seamless backsplash providing a dramatic focal point. The designer loves how the mixture of stainless steel and high gloss lacquer makes the room so stunning.

GREENWICH CT - Mid-Century Modern

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

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Yankee Barn Homes

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands and white benchtop.

Modern Walnut Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and multiple islands.

Pasadena Mid-Century

Alice Sin

This kitchen came in third place in the 2013 Silestone Design Competition.
Expansive midcentury open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and multiple islands.

414 Fall Creek Drive

3rd Street Custom Homes

Midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Mirrored Refrigerator

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Double ovens, custom backsplash, white kitchen cabinets, and wood flooring.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, multiple islands, a farmhouse sink, brown floor, white benchtop and coffered.

Hillcrest Renovation

Garber Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and blue benchtop.

San Anselmo Midcentury

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Henrybuilt
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and multiple islands.

South Drive Whole House Renovation

Harwood Design Builders Ltd.

A riverfront property is a desirable piece of property duet to its proximity to a waterway and parklike setting. The value in this renovation to the customer was creating a home that allowed for maximum appreciation of the outside environment and integrating the outside with the inside, and this design achieved this goal completely. To eliminate the fishbowl effect and sight-lines from the street the kitchen was strategically designed with a higher counter top space, wall areas were added and sinks and appliances were intentional placement. Open shelving in the kitchen and wine display area in the dining room was incorporated to display customer's pottery. Seating on two sides of the island maximize river views and conversation potential. Overall kitchen/dining/great room layout designed for parties, etc. - lots of gathering spots for people to hang out without cluttering the work triangle. Eliminating walls in the ensuite provided a larger footprint for the area allowing for the freestanding tub and larger walk-in closet. Hardwoods, wood cabinets and the light grey colour pallet were carried through the entire home to integrate the space.

Midcentury Kitchen with multiple Islands 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!