Inside Laurie March's Renovated 100 Year Old Los Angeles Home

The Bertazzoni Heritage Series Range in a warm ivory color brings an undeniably classic look to Laurie March's new kitchen. Centering the design and standing out among the beautiful pastel green, the range is the focal point of the kitchen and the classic feel provides a nod to the home's 100 year history. Explore how Laurie transformed her kitchen and get inspiried by her full kitchen design.

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.

Kitchen

Alli Rader Creative

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Seakens Way, Glen Eden

The Joneses Limited

A stylish renovated kitchen in an Auckland home, staged by Vision Home.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Auckland with white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and brown floor.

Heritage Range Inside Laurie March's Renovated 100 Year Old Los Angeles Home

Bertazzoni

Designer Laurie March transformed her 100 year old home's kitchen into a space that acknowledges the roots of its past while laying a stunning foundation to bring the outside, in. The Heritage Series' iconic lines bring an undeniably classic look to any kitchen. This range becomes the protagonist to the design, as it is adorned with real gold finials from Collezione Metalli. Explore the full kitchen.

Project Modern Midcentury

Jackie James LLC

Kitchen with Blue and White Cabinets, White Quartz Counter, Brushed Brass Hardware, Square Offset Subway Tile and Brass Faucet.
Photo of a midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Camden Hill Road

West & Reid Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white appliances and white benchtop.

nimtim House

nimtim Architects

Megan Taylor
Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, white appliances and no island.

Mid-Century Inspired Modern Kitchen

DTLA DESIGN

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Inspiration by Mondrian

Carole Hunter Home Design

Our client loves mid century modern and the art of Calder and Mondrian - a great inspiration! Photographer Gil Jacobs Cabinets by Lisa Steers at Vineyard Home Center

Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

We decided on a retro look for our new kitchen with lots of display shelving, happy colors, laminate counters (no cracking!), a chubby old stove, period details and “linoleum” flooring.

Contemporary Residence & Pool House

Marc Newman Architect

Picture of new kitchen with wood slat ceiling and concrete floors.
Photo of a midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with concrete floors, with island, exposed beam, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Nostalgic vs. Retro

Larry Harmse

Mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula and beige floor.

Modern Global-Chic Eichler in San Rafael, California

LMB Interiors

In the kitchen, tractor seat barstools were sourced (retail) by the client. Another money-saving tactic: The backsplash tile is Heath, but rather than selecting the expensive shapes from the Series 5 collection that our client was drawn to at first, we chose a stock size and shape and created visual interest by installing the tiles in a herringbone pattern. Pendant lights (splurge) from Design Within Reach. Photo credit: Suzanna Scott

Sausage Tree Cottage at The Kampong Botanical Garden Miami

Interiors by Maite Granda

Our firm worked closely with the Junior League of Miami to raise funds for the women and children who benefit from the Junior League’s programming and scholarships. A group of designers participated in the project of renovating the main house as well as the cottages. We felt in love with the Sausage Tree Cottage Kitchen and instead of demolishing the old kitchen we wanted to preserve the actual beauty and bring the old space back to it is glamour. The St Charles cabinets were of great inspiration for us. We strongly believe in history preservation. Rolando Diaz Photography

Rio Del Mar Remodel - Kitchen

Urbana Design Studio

This beautiful kitchen showcases painted cabinets mixed with a white oak island topped with engineered marble. Glass cabinets lighten the upper cabinets and create an enclosed display area. Brushed brass hardware creates a warm contrast with the painted cabinets.

SK • Кухня

Ki Design

Аня Гариенчик
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic floors and no island.

McDowell Mountain - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

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

Mid-Century Modern

Angela Rasmussen

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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!