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Budget Midcentury Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Warm Mid Century Ranch Kitchen
Warm Mid Century Ranch Kitchen
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Design + Photos: Leslie Murchie Cascino
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall kitchen/diner in Detroit with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, orange floors and beige worktops.
Mid Century modern nod
Mid Century modern nod
INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGNINSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN
Karen chose the 3 globe lights over the island as a mid-century modern nod to the age of the house.
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey floors.
The Lemonade Stand
The Lemonade Stand
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Medium sized midcentury kitchen/diner in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Fairfax Mantua Neighborhood Kitchen Remodel
Fairfax Mantua Neighborhood Kitchen Remodel
Expert Kitchen Designs, LLCExpert Kitchen Designs, LLC
Sam Schweighart
Photo of a small midcentury galley kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
RJK Construction IncRJK Construction Inc
This craftsman kitchen borrows natural elements from architect and design icon, Frank Lloyd Wright. A slate backsplash, soapstone counters, and wood cabinetry is a perfect throwback to midcentury design. What ties this kitchen to present day design are elements such as stainless steel appliances and smart and hidden storage. This kitchen takes advantage of every nook and cranny to provide extra storage for pantry items and cookware.
Wolf Kitchen
Wolf Kitchen
Jill Brown Design WorksJill Brown Design Works
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
West 73rd Street
West 73rd Street
Maletz DesignMaletz Design
We did a minimal upgrade of the kitchen, while a future complete renovation is planned. Existing cabinets and floor tile were painted, hardware changed. New fixtures and paint throughout. Maletz Design
Meaux
Meaux
Ever InvestEver Invest
Small midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Ideal Space, Lavish Lifestlye
Ideal Space, Lavish Lifestlye
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
This is an example of a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a timber clad ceiling.
Sunset Terrace
Sunset Terrace
John CoteJohn Cote
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Echo Park Mid Century
Echo Park Mid Century
Tess Riley DesignTess Riley Design
Medium sized retro galley kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, quartz worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Palm Springs Residence
Palm Springs Residence
RDK DesignRDK Design
Kitchen looking towards Dining Room Mike Schwartz Photo
This is an example of a small midcentury galley kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island and brown floors.
PS Autorama - Palm Springs
PS Autorama - Palm Springs
South Bay GreenSouth Bay Green
Super fun kitchen for this Palm Springs vacation rental. South Bay Green supplied the wallpaper for this whole project.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and beige worktops.
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
RJK Construction IncRJK Construction Inc
This craftsman kitchen borrows natural elements from architect and design icon, Frank Lloyd Wright. A slate backsplash, soapstone counters, and wood cabinetry is a perfect throwback to midcentury design. What ties this kitchen to present day design are elements such as stainless steel appliances and smart and hidden storage. This kitchen takes advantage of every nook and cranny to provide extra storage for pantry items and cookware.
Eclectic Kitchen with Sunny Yellow Tile Backsplash
Eclectic Kitchen with Sunny Yellow Tile Backsplash
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Featuring a delightful blend of white and yellow kitchen tiles from Fireclay Tile, this sunny kitchen's honey-comb inspired backsplash is especially buzz-worthy. Sample handmade kitchen tiles and more at FireclayTile.com. FIRECLAY TILE SHOWN Picket Tile Pattern in Tuolumne Picket Tile Pattern in Gardenia DESIGN TVL Creative PHOTOS Rebecca Todd
Cuisine ouverte pierre naturelle & ciment dans la Drôme
Cuisine ouverte pierre naturelle & ciment dans la Drôme
As de CarreauxAs de Carreaux
Disposé au centre au dessous de la table à manger, le travertin multi-format intégré au milieu du carrelage imitation ciment confère une touche d'originalité à la pièce.
Kitchen Innovations
Kitchen Innovations
Newland Architecture, Inc.Newland Architecture, Inc.
A small kitchen, remodeled within its existing boundaries, but opened to the adjacent dining wall. IKEA SEKTION line with BROKHULT finish. Pulls from Restoration Hardware.
Before and After: Transforming a Ranch-Style Block Home in Central Phoenix
Before and After: Transforming a Ranch-Style Block Home in Central Phoenix
Mosaic Collective, LLC.Mosaic Collective, LLC.
Holly Baumann Photography
Design ideas for a small retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Phoenix with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white appliances, porcelain flooring and no island.
Casa B&M
Casa B&M
Falegnameria Zi WoodFalegnameria Zi Wood
Spazio della cucina irregolare ma affascinante. L'attenta e millimetrica esecuzione su misura ha permesso di ottenere un risultato superiore all'aspettativa.
Mid Century Modern Magic (Iowa City, IA)
Mid Century Modern Magic (Iowa City, IA)
Cantebury KitchensCantebury Kitchens
Homecrest
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Cedar Rapids with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island and brown floors.

Budget Midcentury Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful midcentury kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of midcentury kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of retro photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of midcentury kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own retro kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your midcentury kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small midcentury kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some retro kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What midcentury kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your retro kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small midcentury spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and retro kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and 1950s style accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of midcentury kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your retro kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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