Mid-century modern kitchen in Medford, MA, with cherry cabinetry, a small workstation island, quartz countertops, paneled dishwasher, and a custom tile backsplash in shades of blue. We reused the client's vintage blue glass light fixture. Double wall oven, and under counter beverage refrigerator. Project also includes a mudroom and powder room.

1945 Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Well Hewn Home

Photo of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

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

1960's Mid-Century Ranch Remodel, Nashville, TN

Connie Long Interiors

This is an example of a midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Delaware

RemodelUp, Inc.

Custom cabinets with v-groove to match the bead-board concept of this original mid-century home. Modernized to stay in-tune with the demands of frequent entertaining and everyday gourmet cooking.

Project Vintage Vibes Kitchen

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Woodland Hills Residence

Mahle Design LLC

Kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, white floor and white benchtop.

Pasadena Townhouse

LA Dwelling Inc

Kitchen dining
Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

little BIG HOUSE

Suzanne Hunt Architect

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island and porcelain floors.

Mensinger kitchen

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Project by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photographer: Colin Conces https://www.colinconces.com Architect: PEN http://penarchitect.com

Kitchen

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

mid century modern deck house master suite

d.schmunk interior design services

design by d. schmunk ids; general contractor, High Street Design, Simsbury, CT; cabinets supplied by CT Ktichen and Bath Studio, Avon, CT; photo by e. barry of rehabitat

Classic Blue

SH interiors

We were inspired by our clients collection of beautiful dinnerware and serve ware which were gorgeous shades of blues. We kept the finishes classic like the Shaker door style and the classic blue accent color but we added lovely details such as the rope crown molding and the textural tile back-splash.

San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Klopf Architecture

Mariko Reed
Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

В стиле mid-century modern

Tatiana Nikitina Photography

Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Residential Kitchen Remodel 2019

Strobel Design Build

To keep in-line with the mid-century construction of the home, the kitchen was designed with a vintage cabinet style and custom color match.
Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

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.

MCM Kitchen Renovation

m monroe design

Dylan Chandler photography Full gut renovation of this kitchen in Brooklyn. Check out the before and afters here! https://mmonroedesigninspiration.wordpress.com/2016/04/12/mid-century-inspired-kitchen-renovation-before-after/

Jason & Katie's Modest Mid-Century

Arciform

Photo Art Portraits
Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Kitchen Remodel

MY Home Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

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!