Complete kitchen renovation on mid century modern home
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island and grey floor.

Mesa Modern: Modernism Week Featured Home

LIVDEN Designs

March 2020 marked the launch of LIVDEN, a curated line of innovative decorative tiles made from 60-100% recycled materials. In the months leading up to our launch, we were approached by Palm Springs design firm, Juniper House, for a collaboration on one of the featured homes of 2020 Modernism Week, the Mesa Modern. The LUNA series in the Medallion color on 12x12 Crystallized Terrazzo tile was featured as the main kitchen's backsplash. The LUNA was paired with matte black cabinetry, brass hardware, and custom mid-century lighting installations. The main kitchen was packed with color, texture and modern design elements.

Classic Condo Makeover

Troico

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, brown floor, beige benchtop and stone tile splashback.

Kitchen

Houston Home Staging and Design

Design ideas for a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and multiple islands.

Kitchen

Nugent Design Build, LLC

A great kitchen addition to a classic Acorn house, tranquil interiors and open floor plan allow for free-flowing access from room to room. The exterior continues the style of the home and incorporates an ipe deck in the front and a screen porch in the back. The kitchen's vaulted ceilings add dimension and drama to an already energetic layout. The two-sided fireplace and bar area separate the living room from the kitchen while adding warmth and a conversation destination. Upstairs, a subtle yet contemporary master bath is bright and serene.

Lake Ames MidCentury

B Brooke Interiors

Jake Root
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, no island and beige floor.

Mid Century Modern Whole Home Renovation

Technically Aesthetic General Contractors

Design ideas for a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Magic (Iowa City, IA)

Cantebury Kitchens

Homecrest
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Cedar Rapids with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, brown floor, laminate benchtops, stone tile splashback and vinyl floors.

California Residence 101

Studio Grey

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Pia opgraderede sit IKEA køkken (Og du kan gøre det samme).

Form Plus Køkken

Som køkkenelskere ved vi, at det er detaljerne og snedkerarbejdet, der gør hele forskellen. Så hvorfor ikke bare købe IKEAs billige køkkenskabe og så beklæde dem med eksklusive fronter, bordplade af høj kvalitet og fingersamlede træskuffer?

Studio - Paris 5

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Cuisine noire avec plan de travail en bois massif et étagères. Ouverte sur le salon avec délimitation au sol par du carrelage imitation carreaux de ciment.

Bungalow Kitchen & Family

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

Remodeled Kitchen and new Family room addition in this 1950s northern California Bungalow house. Kitchen opens up to existing Dining room and new Family room. Custom designed Hood to match LaCornue range. Built by Mediterraneo

Howardview Ct

High Touch Remodeling

Large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Great Falls - Burst Pipe Restoration

Ronda Royalty

Transformation of kitchen after catastrophic flood from pipe burst. Design took advantage of disaster to remove soffits, replace dark cabinets with expansive white cabinets, new customized wood hood, redesign of large island - while retaining client's beloved custom mosaic tile.

Mid-century Carolwood

MAC Renovations LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eichler Home

Lewis Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Skyway Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Aspen Kitchens Inc.

Nestled in the renowned mid-century modern enclave of Skyway in Colorado Springs is this gorgeous rustic modern kitchen. Aspen Kitchens completed a full modern remodel of the space, creating a truly open floor plan while still working with the home's 1960s architecture.

Eichler Home

Lewis Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ave H, Main house and Garage Apartment

Mosier Luxury Homes

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors, with island, brown floor, an undermount sink and stainless steel appliances.

Mississippi River Mid-Mod

J. Jorgensen

breakfast bar separating kitchen from living room photographer: Canary Grey
Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Midcentury Kitchen with Stone Tile 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!