Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel featuring mirrored backsplash with Cherry cabinets and Marmoleum flooring. Jeff Beck Photgraphy
Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, with island, mirror splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Dosch House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

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.

Wenham Ranch-House Renovation/Addition

Katie Hutchison Studio

Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison

Bespoke kitchen larder

No.54 Interiors

Newly created walk-in larder.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in West Midlands with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Scadlock

szalay_design_build

Looking in to kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo floors, a peninsula, white floor, white benchtop, exposed beam and medium wood cabinets.

RAPSON REVISITED

Kate Roos Design LLC

The walls on either side of the island are cut back to the bottom of the upper cabinets which allows a full view through the kitchen. Andrea Rugg Photography

Brooklyn Residence

Naor Suzumori Architecture D.P.C.

Cheng Lin
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and with island.

Mid-Century Modern

cocoon home design

debra szidon
This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and with island.

Rio Del Mar Mid Century Kitchen with Wood Grain Cabinetry

Talmadge Construction, Inc.

This mid century style kitchen remodel uses natural wood grain as a primary texture in this space. The horizontal wood grain on the cabinetry throughout the kitchen design makes a bold statement, and the lighter-grain flooring complements this look elegantly. The stainless steel appliances, the white countertops, and the black stool chairs all add a touch of contrast to this wood-grain look.

Contemporary Residence & Pool House

Marc Newman Architect

Picture of new kitchen with wood slat ceiling and concrete floors.
Photo of a midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with concrete floors, with island, exposed beam, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

RAPSON REVISITED

Kate Roos Design LLC

While working within the existing kitchen footprint, the flow as studied carefully for both form and function to provide the homeowners the type of storage they need with the look they want. Slab doors and drawers in cherry adds interest and warmth while the waterfall countertop on the angled island provides the perfect mid-century feel. Andrea Rugg Photography

Modern Maplewood -

Clawson Architects, LLC

Kitchen renovation took into account the owners collections of original mid century modern furnishings. Globe Lighting fixtures were recycled from a building being demolished in the area and used in several areal of the home.

Mid-Century Modern White Galley Kitchen

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Full Eichler Galley Kitchen Remodel • Updated finishes in a warm palette of white + gray • A home office was incorporated to provide additional functionality to the space. • Decorative Accessory Styling • General Contractor: CKM Construction • Custom Casework: Benicia Cabinets • Backsplash Tile: Artistic Tile • Countertop: Caesarstone • Induction Cooktop: GE Profile • Exhaust Hood: Zephyr • Wall Oven: Kitchenaid • Flush mount hardware pulls - Hafele • Leather + steel side chair - Frag • Engineered Wood Floor - Cos Nano Tech • Floor runner - Bolon • Vintage globe pendant light fixtures - provided by the owner

Lagom Residence

CB Architecture + Design

Eric Rorer
This is an example of a midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Rothman+Rothman Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, solid surface benchtops, with island, a double-bowl sink, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

San Anselmo Midcentury

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Henrybuilt
This is an example of 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.

Hillside Drive

Mica McOmber-Three Creeks Construction

Custom made stainless steel beam saddle.
This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and a peninsula.

Midcentury Kitchen

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, solid surface benchtops, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Midcentury Kitchen with Solid Surface Benchtops 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!