Design ideas for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island and grey floor.

Lake Forest Park Renovation

FINNE Architects

The Lake Forest Park Renovation is a top-to-bottom renovation of a 50's Northwest Contemporary house located 25 miles north of Seattle. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Retro Chic Lorette

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Rénovation complète d'un bel haussmannien de 112m2 avec le déplacement de la cuisine dans l'espace à vivre. Ouverture des cloisons et création d'une cuisine ouverte avec ilot. Création de plusieurs aménagements menuisés sur mesure dont bibliothèque et dressings. Rénovation de deux salle de bains.

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

Range Cooker

Danielle Lancaster Interiors

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.

WOODLAND KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

The available space for the kitchen was long and narrow. An efficient galley layout with a large island provided improved function and flow in this two-cook kitchen.

Outer Sunset Alterations

Thomas Rex Hardy, AIA

Zebra wood cabinets.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Une maison familiale transformée en colocation

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and green benchtop.

West 70th St

Marwa Bsat

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen in Phoenix

Interior Design Solutions

Photo of a small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Edgemont | North Vancouver

Hasler Homes Ltd

Photo of a large midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, with island, grey floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink, panelled appliances and concrete floors.

Mid-Life Move to a Mid-Century

CTA Design Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, a peninsula and brown floor.

Eunice Street

Eisenmann Architecture

Mark Compton
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, panelled appliances, with island, white benchtop, white splashback, subway tile splashback, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Amsterdam | Ceintuurbaan

Pamela Cases

Zoom sur la cuisine.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Amsterdam with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rift White Oak Kitchen Cabinetry

MADE, Inc.

KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Arden Park Mid-Century Modern

Nar Design Group

This kitchen was part of a grander complete home re-design and remodel. The client grew up in this 1950’s family home and has now become owner in his adult life. Designing and remodeling this childhood home that the client was very bonded and familiar with was a tall order. This modern twist of mid-century modern combined with an eclectic fusion of modern day materials and concepts fills the room with a powerful presence while maintaining its clean lined austerity and elegance. Photo credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Mid-Century Kitchen and Dining

White Crane Construction

This stunning mid-century whole house remodel focuses on integrating great new fixtures, finishes and materials, while preserving the integrity of the original architectural aesthetic. This atomic age gem has many original architectural features like a custom copper fireplace hood, 12' stacking wood doors, and original woodwork that mesh seamlessly with the new design elements. Included in the project are an owners' suite with new master bath, a new kitchen, and completely remodeled main and lower levels. Photos: Jill Greer

Mid Century/Transitional

Rebecca Ryan Design

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Mid-Century Modern Condo in Historic Capitol Hill

Finesse Design Remodeling

A two-bed, two-bath condo located in the Historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC was reimagined with the clean lined sensibilities and celebration of beautiful materials found in Mid-Century Modern designs. A soothing gray-green color palette sets the backdrop for cherry cabinetry and white oak floors. Specialty lighting, handmade tile, and a slate clad corner fireplace further elevate the space. A new Trex deck with cable railing system connects the home to the outdoors.

Midcentury Kitchen with Panelled Appliances 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!