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

Quintessential midcentury modern perfection

Fran Loga - Redl Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and black benchtop.

Mid Century Renovation

Robbins Architecture

Large window changes the once "back of house" room to a space where you want to socialize and cook.
Midcentury kitchen in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Ashburn, Virginia. Mid-Century Modern

J&L Interiors, LLC

Jack Cook Photography
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Midcentury Kitchen

This is an example of a large midcentury open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and marble benchtops.

2018 Fall Parade of Homes- Gobal Remodel

TruKitchens

The kitchen features cabinets from Grabill Cabinets in their frameless “Mode” door style in a “Blanco” matte finish. The kitchen island back, coffee bar and floating shelves are also from Grabill Cabinets on Walnut in their “Allspice” finish. The stunning countertops and full slab backsplash are Brittanica quartz from Cambria. The Miele built-in coffee system, steam oven, wall oven, warming drawer, gas range, paneled built-in refrigerator and paneled dishwasher perfectly complement the clean lines of the cabinetry. The Marvel paneled ice machine and paneled wine storage system keep this space ready for entertaining at a moment’s notice. Builder: J. Peterson Homes. Interior Designer: Angela Satterlee, Fairly Modern. Kitchen & Cabinetry Design: TruKitchens. Cabinets: Grabill Cabinets. Countertops: Cambria. Flooring: Century Grand Rapids. Appliances: Bekins. Furniture & Home Accessories: MODRN GR. Photo: Ashley Avila 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.

Mad Glam Kitchen and Dining Room in Piedmont, California

LMB Interiors

To match her lifestyle as a wife, mom, and devoted cocktail-party-thrower, we wanted to give our client a kitchen that would function as a family gathering spot and function well for larger and more elegant gatherings. Photo by Eric Rorer She really wanted it to be gorgeous. And welcoming. And comfortable. And glam. Because they’re an outgoing couple; young and hip. (Just because we become parents doesn’t mean we have to stop having fun!)

Oakland Modern

Knock Architecture and Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, black cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and flat-panel cabinets.

Rénovation d'un appartement de 92m2 - Lyon 6

Francois Texier Architecte

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

Cabinetry

Designs to Live With

Photography by Greg Hoppe.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature

Normandy Remodeling

This walnut wet bar is a continuation of the mid-century modern kitchen in both style and function. The homeowner enjoys entertaining guests and the creation of a bar adjacent to the kitchen and dining area make for fantastic dinner parties.

Inviting Mid Century Modern Home

Devise Design

Photo of a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white 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 Teak - Kitchen

AMR Interior Design & Drafting Ltd.

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

Lakeside Drive Residence

Lorissa Kimm Architect

Matthew Millman
This is an example of a midcentury eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Atkinson Green

Northern Edge Studio

Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop and wood.

Stunning White and Veneer Renovation Leichhardt

Degabriele Kitchens

Degabriele Kitchens was chosen by designers Noela Coffey and Carla Barton to build the beautiful kitchen in their Leichhardt semi renovation and features in their realestateaustralia.com.au web series 'Mother Flipper' The kitchen needed to wow prospective buyers and features unique custom stained timber veneer drawers and doors, paired with satin polyurethane doors up to an eye-watering 4 metre high ceiling

Mid Century Modern in Point Loma

Inplace Studio

Custom Walnut Kitchen by Inplace Studio
Design ideas for a 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-Modern kitchen remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Re-purposed cabinetry, this Mid-Modern kitchen remodel features new cabinet walnut flat panel fronts, panels, and trim, quartz countertop, built in appliances, under mount sink, and custom built open shelving.

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!