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.

Barnett Mid-Century

Blue Hot Design, LLC

Ken Dahlin / Genesis Architecture
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey splashback.

Mid Century Modern Luxe

Coffey & Co. House of Interiors

This project is best described in one word: Fun – Oh wait, and bold! This homes mid-century modern construction style was inspiration that married nicely to our clients request to also have a home with a glamorous and lux vibe. We have a long history of working together and the couple was very open to concepts but she had one request: she loved blue, in any and all forms, and wanted it to be used liberally throughout the house. This new-to-them home was an original 1966 ranch in the Calvert area of Lincoln, Nebraska and was begging for a new and more open floor plan to accommodate large family gatherings. The house had been so loved at one time but was tired and showing her age and an allover change in lighting, flooring, moldings as well as development of a new and more open floor plan, lighting and furniture and space planning were on our agenda. This album is a progression room to room of the house and the changes we made. We hope you enjoy it! This was such a fun and rewarding project and In the end, our Musician husband and glamorous wife had their forever dream home nestled in the heart of the city.

Spartan Imperial Mansion Renovation

SKP Design

SKP Design has completed a frame up renovation of a 1956 Spartan Imperial Mansion. We combined historic elements, modern elements and industrial touches to reimagine this vintage camper which is now the showroom for our new line of business called Ready To Roll. http://www.skpdesign.com/spartan-imperial-mansion You'll see a spectrum of materials, from high end Lumicor translucent door panels to curtains from Walmart. We invested in commercial LVT wood plank flooring which needs to perform and last 20+ years but saved on decor items that we might want to change in a few years. Other materials include a corrugated galvanized ceiling, stained wall paneling, and a contemporary spacious IKEA kitchen. Vintage finds include an orange chenille bedspread from the Netherlands, an antique typewriter cart from Katydid's in South Haven, a 1950's Westinghouse refrigerator and the original Spartan serial number tag displayed on the wall inside. Photography: Casey Spring

Kahn

KM Builders

Photo of a small midcentury galley separate kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Hatlen

Advanced Alterations & Installation

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hatlen

Bloom Design Atelier

Mid-sized midcentury galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Meadowbrook Farm - The Pembroke Model

Van Metre Homes

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Seahurst Mid-Century kitchen

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

A mid-sized mid-century modern 'L' shaped kitchen with vinyl floor eat-in remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Robbinsdale Whole House Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

In the kitchen, modern cabinetry by Crystal Cabinet Works was installed and black granite countertops were added. The countertops compliment the 4×4 blue tile and retro style vinyl floor.

Mid Century Modern Home

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

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.

Designing a Gloss White, Minimal IKEA kitchen in a Mid-Century Home

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

A Minimalist IKEA Kitchen Designed.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Warm Mid-Century-Modern Kitchen

Cabinets & Such

This cozy Mid-Century Modern kitchen was a fun collaboration between Cabinets & Such and the Homeowners. The cabinetry is by Bauformat USA in their Burger "Bosco Cameo" finish on the upper cabinets and "Nougat" on the base cabinets. Why waste precious space with knobs and handles? These cabinets utilize the sleek channel system and tip-on/push-to-open mechanisms. Countertops in "Frost" by Arizona Tile and Luxury Vinyl flooring in "Essential Oak". Chunky stainless steel floating shelves allow for a smart display of their colorful tea pot collection. Photography by Dave Clark with Monterey Virtual Tours.

Lato Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | OK

Flooret

Crisp tones of maple and birch. Minimal and modern, the perfect backdrop for every room. 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.

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.

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.

All Electric Home - Kitchen

Tali Hardonag Architect

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, panelled appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured benchtop and exposed beam.

Marsh Lane

LoneStar Design Build

Sonja Quintero
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and vinyl floors.

Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel

Kirk Riley Design

Completely remodeled Mid-century classic kitchen with red quartz counters and large format glass tile backsplash. New floor plan allowed for twice as much prep space and created a focal point with induction range and exposed vent hood. Photography: Jeff Beck

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!