This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, terrazzo benchtops, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Heather Moe

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Southern California remodel of a track home into a contemporary kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Nordic Kitchen

Irving sykes kitchens and fine furniture

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Narrabeen Renewed

Pink Box Design

A midcentury modern transformation honouring the era of this great ocean side apartment
Inspiration for a small midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, green cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Hexagon Haus - kitchen and dining

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

mid-century modern kitchen with lime green ceramic dimensional backsplash tile, terrazzo countertops, gray oak wood flat panel cabinet doors, white pull tab handles for a modern mountain vacation home. Moderne Küche aus der Mitte des Jahrhunderts mit lindgrüner, maßhaltiger Keramikfliese, Terrazzo-Arbeitsplatten, Flachschranktüren aus Eichenholz grau, weiße Griffleisten für ein modernes Ferienhaus in den Bergen.

Amsterdam | Ceintuurbaan

Pamela Cases

Zoom sur la cuisine.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Amsterdam with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Airole Way

Hello Kitchen

Large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Real Estate Judge

Mid-sized midcentury kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Hi-Hat House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and wood.

Mandeville Canyon Mid-Century Treehouse

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, yellow benchtop and exposed beam.

West Berridge

AJP Properties

Red Egg Design Group | Complete remodel of a Mid- Century Modern Kitchen. We reused this pink wall fridge that was original to the house. | Courtney Lively Photography

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

Parkmead Drive

Studio Collab

Mid-century modern residential renovation for a Palm Springs vacation rental home. Kitchen interior design features a green zellige tile backsplash, modern white cabinets with brass hardware, open shelf storage and exposed ceiling rafters.

MId Century Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Midcentury open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances and light hardwood floors.

Hougang Street 51

Design Point Interiors Pte Ltd

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Singapore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mid Century Chic

NUMI Build

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, a peninsula, beige floor, brown benchtop and exposed beam.

Red Brick House

Sheri Haby Architects

The design honours the unpretentious bones of the post-war house with a natural materials palette. Birch ply cabinetry with a hardwax oil finish has been used to create warmth, while predominantly white surfaces enhance the feeling of spaciousness. Splash back areas feature Japanese tiles. The polished concrete floor slab acts as highly desirable thermal mass, absorbing warmth from direct sunlight and releasing it at night.

Heather Moe

Design Moe Kitchen & Bath / Heather Moe designer

Southern California remodel of a track home into a contemporary kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island and beige floor.

Hexagon Haus - kitchen

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

Midcentury Kitchen with Terrazzo 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!