Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall separate kitchen in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and white benchtop.

Union Street Kitchen

Armitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation

Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

7519-04 - Paris - Studio

Décimal 'Arc & Agencement

Studio rénové complet. Cuisine avec meuble Tv et table
Small midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and black benchtop.

Pasadena

Fong Concepts Interior Design

Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

Gail Ownes
Inspiration for a midcentury galley kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, black benchtop and exposed beam.

Mount Vernon

Jubilee Interiors

This full home mid-century remodel project is in an affluent community perched on the hills known for its spectacular views of Los Angeles. Our retired clients were returning to sunny Los Angeles from South Carolina. Amidst the pandemic, they embarked on a two-year-long remodel with us - a heartfelt journey to transform their residence into a personalized sanctuary. Opting for a crisp white interior, we provided the perfect canvas to showcase the couple's legacy art pieces throughout the home. Carefully curating furnishings that complemented rather than competed with their remarkable collection. It's minimalistic and inviting. We created a space where every element resonated with their story, infusing warmth and character into their newly revitalized soulful home.

Сталинка на Кутузовском проспекте

Алена Сковородникова

Дизайнер Алена Сковородникова Фотограф Сергей Красюк
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, copper benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and orange benchtop.

Mid-Modern kitchen remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Re-purposed cabinetry, this Mid-Modern kitchen remodel features new cabinet walnut flat panel fronts, panels, and trim, quartz countertop, built in appliances, under mount sink, and custom built open shelving.

Midcentury Modern duplex renovation

Dani Zeghbib

REpixs.com
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula and turquoise floor.

Pretty in Pink Mid Century Inspired Kitchen

Space Craft Joinery

Josie Withers
Inspiration for a small midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances and light hardwood floors.

Art Deco - Mid Century Modern Kitchen

Kathy Appel, ASID

The solid wood cabinets were custom finished with gray paint. The upper cabinets have glass doors. The back splash is the original Mid Century Modern tile.

Hosford-Abernethy

Smithcraft Fine Construction

Mid-century Portland home artfully renovated incorporating some modern accoutrements and decorated with Clayhaus Ceramic tile.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, linoleum floors, no island, quartz benchtops and grey cabinets.

Spruce

John Maniscalco Architecture

Chris Stark
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.

Mid-century inspired custom Modern Kitchen

Freespace Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, terrazzo floors, with island, grey floor and white 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

Union Street Kitchen

Armitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen

Alli Rader Creative

This is an example of a large midcentury eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

The New Look

Coleen Walters I Cowichan Woodwork

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Roseview, Mt Washington

Platform

This is an example of a midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with white appliances, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

1960's "Kitschen"

User

This kitchen had been very dark and dingy. Because it was a rental, we couldn't get too fancy. I spruced up the existing cabinets with some very yellow paint, used a lighter yellow on the walls, found some vintage tiles and curtains, and had the laminate countertop tiled over. Photo by Julia Gillard

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!