Custom Walnut Kitchen by Inplace Studio
Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Mid-Century Oasis

Ranieri Construction LLC

Full kitchen view
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen Rehab

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Inviting and warm, this mid-century modern kitchen is the perfect spot for family and friends to gather! Gardner/Fox expanded this room from the original 120 sq. ft. footprint to a spacious 370 sq. ft., not including the additional new mud room. Gray wood-look tile floors, polished quartz countertops, and white porcelain subway tile all work together to complement the cherry cabinetry.

Kitchens

Teague Hunziker Photography

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Photo of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sidney Place, Brooklyn Heights

Ingui Architecture

Photo of a large midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, with island, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances and porcelain floors.

Modern Home Living

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

The kitchen is marked by its folding kitchen window and range wall and white quartz countertops for easy clean up. The island is a combination of natural stone and a big thick chopping block. We designed a custom brass metal glass holder, which hangs in front of a side window. The before kitchen was configured complete different but now the new kitchen focuses on the amazing backyard with an indoor outdoor countertop bar which all can enjoy when lounging at the raised pool

Panoramic Eichler Kitchen

Marin Kitchen Works Inc.

Panoramic doors to open up the kitchen making an airy, free-flowing space.
Large midcentury galley kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, porcelain floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and exposed beam.

Scandinavian Inspired Family Home - Front Entrance, Kitchen & Dining Room

Simply Home Decorating

Our goal on this project was to make the main floor of this lovely early 20th century home in a popular Vancouver neighborhood work for a growing family of four. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with windows and skylights, an efficient layout, some carefully selected furniture pieces and a soft colour palette that lends a light and playful feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends and hang out as a family. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

San Salvador - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our San Salvador project, we did a complete kitchen remodel, redesigned the fireplace in the living room and installed all new porcelain wood-looking tile throughout. Before the kitchen was outdated, very dark and closed in with a soffit lid and old wood cabinetry. The fireplace wall was original to the home and needed to be redesigned to match the new modern style. We continued the porcelain tile from an earlier phase to go into the newly remodeled areas. We completely removed the lid above the kitchen, creating a much more open and inviting space. Then we opened up the pantry wall that previously closed in the kitchen, allowing a new view and creating a modern bar area. The young family wanted to brighten up the space with modern selections, finishes and accessories. Our clients selected white textured laminate cabinetry for the kitchen with marble-looking quartz countertops and waterfall edges for the island with mid-century modern barstools. For the backsplash, our clients decided to do something more personalized by adding white marble porcelain tile, installed in a herringbone pattern. In the living room, for the new fireplace design we moved the TV above the firebox for better viewing and brought it all the way up to the ceiling. We added a neutral stone-looking porcelain tile and floating shelves on each side to complete the modern style of the home. Our clients did a great job furnishing and decorating their house, it almost felt like it was staged which we always appreciate and love.

Erie Project

Red Pepper Design & Cabinetry

Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with white cabinets, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain floors, with island and beige floor.

Contemporary Orange Kitchen

Maraya Interior Design

Modern Home Interiors and Exteriors, featuring clean lines, textures, colors and simple design with floor to ceiling windows. Hardwood, slate, and porcelain floors, all natural materials that give a sense of warmth throughout the spaces. Some homes have steel exposed beams and monolith concrete and galvanized steel walls to give a sense of weight and coolness in these very hot, sunny Southern California locations. Kitchens feature built in appliances, and glass backsplashes. Living rooms have contemporary style fireplaces and custom upholstery for the most comfort. Bedroom headboards are upholstered, with most master bedrooms having modern wall fireplaces surounded by large porcelain tiles. Project Locations: Ojai, Santa Barbara, Westlake, California. Projects designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Black Caesarstone tops this orange painted island. The upper cabinets are light stained oak, the lowers painted a glossy orange. Metal mosaic tile backsplash Andrew Stasse, contractor, Fred Rothenberg,photographer,

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/

Golden Valley Kitchen Remodel

10K Architecture

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Cathedral City Kitchen

Lars

Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, white floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Encino CL

Pamela Leone Design, Inc.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen that transcends decades of modernism from 1950's to 21st Century. Combine an "L" shaped kitchen with a bar pass through to the dining room

Lebrun Kitchen Makeover

Nashwinter Designs

A classic 50's modern home received an updated interpretation with matched ribbon mahogany cabinets. A wine bar with quartzite backsplash and 3/4" thick floating glass shelves adds entertaining convenience. Dining area is now used for casual conversations and cocktails.

Scandinavian Influence - Kitchen Remodel

Silver Leaf Interiors

This is an example of a small midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Project Vintage Vibes Kitchen

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

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.

Mountain House

A.Jane Interiors

Photo of a large midcentury kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, 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!