Mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Bridge House

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Modern Kitchen - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Christopher Short, Indianapolis Architect, Marika Designs, Marika Klemm, Interior Designer - Tom Rigney, TR Builders - white large format floor tile, Leicht kitchen cabinets, Bekins Refrigerator, Miele Built-In Coffee Machine, Miele Refrigerator, Wolf Range, Bosch Dishwasher, Amana Ice-Maker, Sub-zero Refrigerator, Best-Cirrus Range Hood, Gallery Kitchen Sink, Caesarstone Tops

Puget Sound Kitchen

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Custom cabinets showing pull-out pantry and appliance garage which is lit from within.
Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sandal Lane

Make Architecture

A centralized counter height island for dining is accentuated with waterfall stone edges on each side. Guest can relax with the host as the kitchen becomes the place to be, or kids can do homework as dad makes cacio de pepe.

Kitchen

ODS Architecture

Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, grey floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and porcelain floors.

Wicker Park Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation

nFORMAL design

Teak veneer with white lacquered half-deep wall cabinets. Backsplash tile is actually 3-dimensional
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Vista Residence

Miró Rivera Architects

Paul Finkel
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor, white benchtop and window splashback.

Minimalist Modern House

Bright Designlab

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Arden Park Mid-Century Streng

Nar Design Group

This mid-century modern kitchen was developed with the original architectural elements of its mid-century shell at the heart of its design. Throughout the space, the kitchen’s repetition of alternating dark walnut and light wood uses in the cabinetry and framework reflect the contrast of the dark wooden beams running along the white ceiling. The playful use of two tones intentionally develops unified work zones using all modern day elements and conveniences. For instance, the 5’ galley workstation stands apart with grain-matched walnut cabinetry and stone wrap detail for a furniture-like feeling. The mid-century architecture continued to be an emphasis through design details such as a flush venting system within a drywall structure that conscientiously disappears into the ceiling affording the existing post-and-beams structures and clerestory windows to stand in the forefront. Along with celebrating the characteristic of the mid-century home the clients wanted to bring the outdoors in. We chose to emphasis the view even more by incorporating a large window centered over the galley kitchen sink. The final result produced a translucent wall that provokes a dialog between the outdoor elements and the natural color tones and materials used throughout the kitchen. While the natural light and views are visible because of the spacious windows, the contemporary kitchens clean geometric lines emphasize the newly introduced natural materials and further integrate the outdoors within the space. The clients desired to have a designated area for hot drinks such as coffee and tea. To create a station that could house all the small appliances & accessories and was easily accessible we incorporated two aluminum tambours together with integrated power lift doors. One tambour acting as the hot drink station and the other acting as an appliance garage. Overall, this minimalistic kitchen is nothing short of functionality and mid-century character. Photo Credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Bedford Place

Prideaux Design

Matt Vacca
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Modern Ranch Home

Destination Eichler, LLC

John Shum
Inspiration for a midcentury open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and white floor.

Desert Eichler Project

Shields Residential Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

A Kitchen with a View

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

A retired teacher and grandmother, our client raised her family in this Valley view home. With amazing potential for an enhanced territorial view, this project had been on our client’s mind for quite some time. She was very particular in selecting us as her design and build team. With deep roots in her community, it was important to her that she works with a local community-based team to design a new space, while respecting its roots and craftsmanship, that her late husband had helped build.

CA Modern Retro Kitchen

August Interiors

The homeowners, an eclectic and quirky couple, wanted to renovate their kitchen for functional reasons: the old floors, counters, etc, were dirty, ugly, and not usable; lighting was giant fluorescents, etc. While they wanted to modernize, they also wanted to retain a fun and retro vibe. So we modernized with functional new materials: quartz counters, porcelain tile floors. But by using bold, bright colors and mixing a few fun patterns, we kept it fun. Retro-style chairs, table, and lighting completed the look.

Encino Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mandeville

Lewis / Schoeplein architects

Marisa Vitale Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coveney Residence

STUDIOrobert jamieson

Heidi's Bridge
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white cabinets and white floor.

Kitchen Remodeling

Mr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling

This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Navy Navy Navy

Redl World Class Kitchens

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Mid-Century Residence

Emerick Architects

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and grey floor.

Midcentury Kitchen with Porcelain 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!