Photo of a midcentury single-wall kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, white appliances and white benchtop.

Colorful Mid Century Modern Residence

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

Mark Lohman
Midcentury kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and white appliances.

Salt Lake Mid Mod

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

PBH Keith Heights

PBH Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and an undermount sink.

Shack Attack

Sarah Phipps Design

Design ideas for a midcentury separate kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, subway tile splashback, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, white appliances, green cabinets and white splashback.

Midcentury Modern Kitchen

exactly.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, cork floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Littleton Kitchen Remodel

MOTIF Design Solutions, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Maison St Leu la Forêt

mlle bulle decoratrice

Rénovation cuisine rétro Val d'Oise 95. La cuisine trop vétuste et mal agencée avait réellement besoin de faire peau neuve.Après quelques propositions de couleur, la propriétaire a choisi la peinture Calke green de chez Farrow§Ball. Pour apporter de la lumière, des meubles blancs laqués ont été retenus et le carrelage à damier noir et blanc apporte une touche rétro accentuée par des trouvailles vintages achetés en brocante tels que l'ancienne balance de boucher et le tourne disque Pick Up.

Spruce

John Maniscalco Architecture

Joe Fletcher
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

San Jose Eichler Kitchen

Amanda Armstrong Sava

Small midcentury galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with white appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and no island.

Robinson Woods

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Milford Apartment

Jessica Chloe Photography

Jessica Chloe Gernat
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Milford Apartment

Jessica Chloe Photography

Jessica Chloe Gernat
Small midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Kitchen Details - brushed brass hardware

GRAVITATE interiors + design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

McDowell Mountain - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

In this kitchen up in Desert Mountain, we provided all of the cabinetry, countertops and backsplash to create the Mid Century Modern style for our clients remodel. The transformation is substantial compared to the size and layout it was before, making it more linear and doubling in size. For the perimeter we have white skinny shaker cabinetry with pops of Hickory wood to add some warmth and a seamless countertop backsplash. The island features painted black cabinetry with the skinny shaker style for some contrast and is over 14' long with enough seating for 8 people. In the fireplace bar area, we have also the black cabinetry with a fun pop of color for the backsplash tile along with honed black granite countertops. The selection choices of painted cabinetry, wood tones, gold metals, concrete flooring and furniture selections carry the style throughout and brings in great texture, contrast and warmth.

White Kitchen + Waterfall island

The Munro Project

Updated white kitchen with waterfall island and white refrigerator, stainless steel GE Cafe Double Oven range and gold / brass hardware
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, with island and white benchtop.

Nordic Mid-Century Kitchen

Nest Woodworking

Photo by Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Mid Century Home

Transformations Building and Remodeling

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors and yellow benchtop.

Arden Park Mid-Century Streng

Nar Design Group

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

Avocado Residence

werkshop

Photo Credits: Gillian Crane Photography
Photo of a midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and white appliances.

Midcentury Kitchen with White Appliances 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!