Ashford Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Waterville, Ohio

Deep tones of gently weathered grey and brown. A modern look that still respects the timelessness of natural wood.
Mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Modern Kitchen Remodel in Germantown, Maryland

Homeworx

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop, marble benchtops and vaulted.

SF Kitchen Remodeling

Vivian Costa

Full Kitchen Remodeling in San Francisco - Presidio Heights. White Kitchen Cabinets Blue Base Cabinets Quartz Kitchen Countertop Matching Quartz Backsplash Built-in Washer and Dryer Built-in Miele Oven and Miele Microwave New Vinyl Flooring New Baseboards and Trimming Lighting Fixtures Installation

Retro Kitchen Renovation

New Leaf Collaborative Architecture & Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Lala

Anthony W Design

Open concept interior, with brick wall accent
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Patinated Brass Quooker Tap

No.54 Interiors

Custom made mid-century style kitchen with Oak Veneer, Birch Ply and Green Formica. Blush Aga and Corian Worksurfaces in Whitecap. Quooker Fusion Tap in Patinated Brass.

Westlake - Midcentury Modern

LR Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-century Beauty

Kami Michels-Center Design Studio | Interiors

These homeowner's were ready for a complete overhaul of the existing kitchen in their mid-century home. Storage, flow, and space (in general) were all in very short supply. The wall to the dining room was removed, windows altered, and a completely reimagined layout came to life! This new space is both functional AND beautiful beyond words.

Modern Green

Cabinet Solutions USA

A closeup of the Fireclay back splash tile.
Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | TX

Flooret

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Hand made bespoke kitchen drawers

No.54 Interiors

Custom made mid-century style kitchen with Oak Veneer, Birch Ply and Green Formica.
Photo of 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.

Major Renovation with Universal Design Elements

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

We remodeled this unassuming mid-century home from top to bottom. An entire third floor and two outdoor decks were added. As a bonus, we made the whole thing accessible with an elevator linking all three floors. The 3rd floor was designed to be built entirely above the existing roof level to preserve the vaulted ceilings in the main level living areas. Floor joists spanned the full width of the house to transfer new loads onto the existing foundation as much as possible. This minimized structural work required inside the existing footprint of the home. A portion of the new roof extends over the custom outdoor kitchen and deck on the north end, allowing year-round use of this space. Exterior finishes feature a combination of smooth painted horizontal panels, and pre-finished fiber-cement siding, that replicate a natural stained wood. Exposed beams and cedar soffits provide wooden accents around the exterior. Horizontal cable railings were used around the rooftop decks. Natural stone installed around the front entry enhances the porch. Metal roofing in natural forest green, tie the whole project together. On the main floor, the kitchen remodel included minimal footprint changes, but overhauling of the cabinets and function. A larger window brings in natural light, capturing views of the garden and new porch. The sleek kitchen now shines with two-toned cabinetry in stained maple and high-gloss white, white quartz countertops with hints of gold and purple, and a raised bubble-glass chiseled edge cocktail bar. The kitchen’s eye-catching mixed-metal backsplash is a fun update on a traditional penny tile. The dining room was revamped with new built-in lighted cabinetry, luxury vinyl flooring, and a contemporary-style chandelier. Throughout the main floor, the original hardwood flooring was refinished with dark stain, and the fireplace revamped in gray and with a copper-tile hearth and new insert. During demolition our team uncovered a hidden ceiling beam. The clients loved the look, so to meet the planned budget, the beam was turned into an architectural feature, wrapping it in wood paneling matching the entry hall. The entire day-light basement was also remodeled, and now includes a bright & colorful exercise studio and a larger laundry room. The redesign of the washroom includes a larger showering area built specifically for washing their large dog, as well as added storage and countertop space. This is a project our team is very honored to have been involved with, build our client’s dream home.

Colour Pop Kitchen - green tiled splashback

Louise Misell Interiors

A kitchen extension gives the family an open plan kitchen/dining/living space, in addition to their living room. The use of colour and repeating geometric patterns adds cosiness and warmth.

Eichler Kitchen Renovation

Cathie Hong Interiors

We had a tight timeline to turn a dark, outdated kitchen into a modern, family-friendly space that could function as the hub of the home. We enlarged the footprint of the kitchen by changing the orientation and adding an island for better circulation. We swapped out old tile flooring for durable luxury vinyl tiles, dark wood panels for fresh drywall, outdated cabinets with modern Semihandmade ones, and added brand new appliances. We made it modern and warm by adding matte tiles from Heath, new light fixtures, and an open shelf of beautiful ceramics in cool neutrals.

1950's Ranch Update

The Cleary Company

JE Evans Photography
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Columbus with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

Modest Mid-Century

Chace Building Supply

Anthony Chabot, eWaveMedia
This is an example of a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Providence with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, no island and grey floor.

Retro Kitchen Renovation

New Leaf Collaborative Architecture & Design

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

SF Kitchen Remodeling

Vivian Costa

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Reynolds Design and Remodeling

A powder room and closet were removed to create space for this kitchen. The kitchen shifted to include the space that was added from the rooms that were removed and the former dinette area in the kitchen became the back entry and the new upstairs laundry room. The home had original walnut paneling and matching that paneling was paramount. The kitchen also had a lowered ceiling that needed to blend into the raised ceiling in the family room and dining room. The floating soffit was built to create a design feature out of a design limitation. The cabinets are full of interior features to aid in efficiency. Removing most of the wall cabinets required additional storage which was achieved by adding the two large pantry cabinets where a door to the hall was previously located. The island is raised by 3" to accommodate the clients' request without having to customize all of the base cabinets and create a platform for the range, which are always standard in height.

Kitchen tow tone cabinets and fun mosaic backsplash

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

White shaker cabinets with gold bar pull hardware, mosaic, geometric backsplash, with with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with Vinyl Floors 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!