Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Silver Lake Mid Century Traditional

Breathing Room Design

Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances and no island.

Spanish Hills Whole House Remodel Kitchen

Allen Construction

Architect: Thompson Naylor; Landscape: everGREEN Landscape Architects; Photography: Jim Bartsch Photography
Photo of a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Lincoln ADU

Lightning Construction & Design

KITCHEN WITH HOOD UNDER THE WINDOW,
This is an example of a midcentury eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Textured Curves

Space Craft Joinery

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mid-century Kitchen

J Steven Kemp Architect

Rank Studios
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Walnut, Spray Painted and Liquid Metal Kitchen, Chiselhurst, Kent

Chamber Furniture

An amazing social space incorporating the kitchen, an island to seat 6, a liquid metal bar, wine storage and a 10 person dining table. All the furniture was over-sized to suit the scale of the room and the 3 metre high ceilings.

Mid Century Teak - Kitchen

AMR Interior Design & Drafting Ltd.

info@ryanpatrickkelly.comCustom teak cabinets with quartz counters, heated stone floors and huge new window over the sink create a lovely kitchen for this young family

Eichler Kitchen

User

Large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Mid- Century Contemporary ~ Kunkel Drive~ San Jose

Design Matters

Amazing Los Gatos Kitchen Transformation~ This ranch home got gorgeous for a growing family of four. The homeowners desired an updated mid century vibe styled with walnut cabinetry, contemporary counters and appliances and clean open spaces with pops of color and incredible lighting.

Long Beach - Edward Killingsworth

Laidlaw Schultz architects

The project’s starting point was to understand the building’s original post and beam structure and to use that internal logic to formulate a sympathetic remodel. With an emphasis on the upper back unit, the owner’s private residence within this recently purchased Edward Killingsworth triplex, the first order of business was to strip the excess out and to return the complex to something that resembled the original. With a limited budget, the tact was to restore where possible, and to insert where needed, but always with a sympathetic eye. The kitchen quickly became the primary focus and it was soon realized that by removing the division between the existing galley and family room that the essence of the structural system could be revealed. Once opened the datum of the layered beams was adhered to with the kitchen reinforcing this overhead water line. The primary internal wall was then highlighted with a new wood veneer with the refrigerator recessed (borrowing a bit of space from the master closet) and the existing heater chromed.

Mid-Century Modern Update

McCabe By Design LLC

The Cattura down draft system from Best by Broan was the perfect ventilation solution for this kitchen. It is ducted straight out the exterior wall to an external blower, preserving the view of the garden. The light bar on the top of the Cattura is another added bonus. Above the windows, simple shelves display the homeowners' collection of pottery mugs and vases. A Kitchen That Works LLC

Inner North - Duplex extensions

Plan It Green

Exposed brick is whitewashed to highlight its texture and offer a contrast to the clean lines of the modern kitchen cabinetry. Wooden floors bring warmth to help create a vibrant hub to a small home. Claudine Thornton - 4 Corner Photos

A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen

RJK Construction Inc

This craftsman kitchen borrows natural elements from architect and design icon, Frank Lloyd Wright. A slate backsplash, soapstone counters, and wood cabinetry is a perfect throwback to midcentury design. What ties this kitchen to present day design are elements such as stainless steel appliances and smart and hidden storage. This kitchen takes advantage of every nook and cranny to provide extra storage for pantry items and cookware.

Walnut, Spray Painted and Liquid Metal Kitchen, Chiselhurst, Kent

Chamber Furniture

Modern Kitchen Remodel

Marcia Moore Design

ASID award for kitchen design. Suzy Gorman Photography
This is an example of a small midcentury l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

414 Fall Creek Drive

3rd Street Custom Homes

Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor, white benchtop and wood.

Dale Ave

Affecting Spaces Design Studio

Ryan Fung Photography millwork built by Hays Woodworking This warm, yet modern kitchen combines natural materials, walnut, quartz, marble with high gloss lacquer cabinets to create a unique and inviting space. This condo kitchen used to be enclosed with very low ceilings. We opened up the walls to create a bright and open space. We were able to conceal the pipes and cables within the vertical cabinets so that the risers could continue to the floor above. The pendant lights are made from iron.

Bell Canyon Residence

Hsu McCullough

On the interior, the Great Room comprised of the Living Room, Kitchen and Dining Room features the space defining massive 18-foot long, triangular-shaped clerestory window pressed to the underside of the ranch’s main gable roofline. This window beautifully lights the Kitchen island below while framing a cluster of diverse mature trees lining a horse riding trail to the North 15 feet off the floor. The cabinetry of the Kitchen and Living Room are custom high-gloss white lacquer finished with Rosewood cabinet accents strategically placed including the 19-foot long island with seating, preparation sink, dishwasher and storage. The Kitchen island and aligned-on-axis Dining Room table are celebrated by unique pendants offering contemporary embellishment to the minimal space.

Rénovation d'un appartement de 92m2 - Lyon 6

Francois Texier Architecte

©studio Erick Saillet
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Lyon with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multiple islands, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances and dark hardwood floors.

Midcentury Kitchen with Stone Slab Splashback 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!