Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and limestone splashback.

The Pink House

Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.

Mid Century Modern Kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula, grey benchtop and multi-coloured floor.

Stunning Mid-Century Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Glossy white counters play off warm wood drawers and hidden wall storage, while both the wood and white counters waterfall to the tile flooring below. Note the flush installation of the vent hood.

Mid-Century Modern Renovation

David Coulson Design Ltd.

Midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

Stunning Mid-Century Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

This stunning kitchen can credit its clean lines to flush cabinetry. To open a drawer or cupboard, just press the door. Note the installations of a farmhouse sink on an exterior kitchen counter.

Berkeley Hills Project

Nystrom Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen Renovation

Art of Construction

This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and with island.

A recycling project

simon muir

A rare opportunity to recycle some teak that had been skipped.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Edinburgh with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, cork floors, no island, white floor, black benchtop and coffered.

Rénovation totale d'une cuisine

YNDOR Décoration d'Intérieur

Démolition d'une cloison permettant une circulation plus fluide et une optimisation de l'espace sans compter sur l'apport de lumière. Les plafonds ont été refaits avec ajout d'un IPN à la fois utile et esthétique ! Le sol c'est le petit coup de coeur de mes clients ! Un carrelage imitation tommettes pour parfaire le style rétro/vintage. Une grande baie à galandage pour profiter pleinement de la vue sur les extérieurs et prendre vos repas comme si vous ne faisiez qu'un avec la nature !!

Retro Modern Kitchen

Quality Cut Design | Remodel

Mid-century modern kitchen with brass accents maket his space retro, yet modern. The custom tile and backsplash over the funky colored cooktop/oven make the smaller space look bright and vibrant. Mixing the wood tones and white on both the cabinets and the countertop keeps your eye guessing. This home-bread baker got the bread oven of his dreams, too.

Baker Vintage Kitchen Remodel

TVL Creative Ltd.

Our wonderful Baker clients were ready to remodel the kitchen in their c.1900 home shortly after moving in. They were looking to undo the 90s remodel that existed, and make the kitchen feel like it belonged in their historic home. We were able to design a balance that incorporated the vintage charm of their home and the modern pops that really give the kitchen its personality. We started by removing the mirrored wall that had separated their kitchen from the breakfast area. This allowed us the opportunity to open up their space dramatically and create a cohesive design that brings the two rooms together. To further our goal of making their kitchen appear more open we removed the wall cabinets along their exterior wall and replaced them with open shelves. We then incorporated a pantry cabinet into their refrigerator wall to balance out their storage needs. This new layout also provided us with the space to include a peninsula with counter seating so that guests can keep the cook company. We struck a fun balance of materials starting with the black & white hexagon tile on the floor to give us a pop of pattern. We then layered on simple grey shaker cabinets and used a butcher block counter top to add warmth to their kitchen. We kept the backsplash clean by utilizing an elongated white subway tile, and painted the walls a rich blue to add a touch of sophistication to the space.

Olema Road

Foley Built

This is an example of a midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

renovation appartement rue Fessart

Reflex Renovation

conception et réalisation d'une cuisine .
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and brown benchtop.

Lincoln

Moontower

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and wood benchtops.

Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home

Nautilus Homes

This is a home that was designed around the property. With views in every direction from the master suite and almost everywhere else in the home. The home was designed by local architect Randy Sample and the interior architecture was designed by Maurice Jennings Architecture, a disciple of E. Fay Jones. New Construction of a 4,400 sf custom home in the Southbay Neighborhood of Osprey, FL, just south of Sarasota. Photo - Ricky Perrone

Kingston Street Extension

Ashworth Parkes Architects

Justin Paget
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley separate kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Mid-Century Remodel

David Henig, Architect

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Midcentury Modern no.1

Anthony Edwards Kitchens

This is an example of a midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Birch Plywood and Laminate Kitchen in 1930's Remodelled House

Birkwood

David Brown Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Appartamento Vintage in Torino Centro

Studio MAC

Cucina Cara di Life in stile vintage ma con il cuore moderno. Color verde acqua, maniglie in metallo e piano in top in legno. Frigo nero Samsung con display touch screen. La nicchia preesistente è stata resa moderna dall'utilizzo di ripiani in legno in forte spessore, l'aggiunta di led e il piano top prosegue nella nicchia creando spazio aggiuntivo ottimo per riporre piccoli elettrodomestici. Le piastrelle metro di CE.SI. ea parete e quelle a pavimento contribuiscono a creare un'atmosfera retrò

Midcentury Kitchen with Wood Benchtops 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!