skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Kitchen
  2. Colour: Beige

Midcentury Beige Kitchen Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 3,651 photos
Item 1 of 3
1950's House Refurb
1950's House Refurb
Born Designers LtdBorn Designers Ltd
Bespoke hand built kitchen with built in kitchen cabinet and free standing island with modern patterned floor tiles and blue linoleum on birch plywood
Nordic Kitchen
Nordic Kitchen
Irving sykes kitchens and fine furnitureIrving sykes kitchens and fine furniture
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Quimby Mid-Century
Quimby Mid-Century
James Frank Construction IncJames Frank Construction Inc
Mid-Century update to a home located in NW Portland. The project included a new kitchen with skylights, multi-slide wall doors on both sides of the home, kitchen gathering desk, children's playroom, and opening up living room and dining room ceiling to dramatic vaulted ceilings. The project team included Risa Boyer Architecture. Photos: Josh Partee
Kitchen Remodels | Tile Backsplash Installs - Calgary
Kitchen Remodels | Tile Backsplash Installs - Calgary
R.T.D. EXPERTSR.T.D. EXPERTS
This is an example of a retro kitchen in Calgary.
Kitchen Remodeling.
Kitchen Remodeling.
Mr. & Mrs. Construction & RemodelingMr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Zilker Park MCM
Zilker Park MCM
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Photo of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring, no island, white floors, black worktops and medium wood cabinets.
Eichler Home
Eichler Home
Lewis BuildersLewis Builders
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury kitchen/diner in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, brown floors, grey worktops, a submerged sink and light hardwood flooring.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Grosenbacher Custom HomesGrosenbacher Custom Homes
Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a retro kitchen in Austin with open cabinets, white splashback and light hardwood flooring.
Studio - Paris 5
Studio - Paris 5
Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieurCécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur
Cuisine noire avec plan de travail en bois massif et étagères. Ouverte sur le salon avec délimitation au sol par du carrelage imitation carreaux de ciment.
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Photo of a retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, no island and grey floors.
MId Century Ranch
MId Century Ranch
Crowell + Co. InteriorsCrowell + Co. Interiors
Q Avenue Photo
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Nashville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.
My Houzz: A Mid-Century Marvel Revived in Long Beach
My Houzz: A Mid-Century Marvel Revived in Long Beach
Tara BussemaTara Bussema
Photo by Tara Bussema © 2013 Houzz Kitchen countertops: White Terrazzo Quartz; kitchen pendant lamps: Orbis Pendants, Rejuvenation Lighting; dining room pendant lamp: Nelson Saucer Lamp, Modernica Paint: Waterby by Vista Paint
Shakespeare Walk
Shakespeare Walk
Jason Gardiner Builders LtdJason Gardiner Builders Ltd
Photo of a retro kitchen in Other.
Mid Century Modern Kitchen
Mid Century Modern Kitchen
Rebecca Rollins Interiors, LLCRebecca Rollins Interiors, LLC
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles.
Arapahoe Place
Arapahoe Place
Brian David Roberts | Interior Planning & DesignBrian David Roberts | Interior Planning & Design
This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Une maison familiale transformée en colocation
Une maison familiale transformée en colocation
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Medium sized midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete worktops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and green worktops.
White Shaker Kitchen!
White Shaker Kitchen!
SchillingsSchillings
White shaker cabinets pairing together well with an engineered hardwood floor! The chrome handles, stainless faucet and appliances pair well to give this a powerful midcentury look attainable with nearly any budget!
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
BuildAppeal Design & RemodelBuildAppeal Design & Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Caversham Residence
Caversham Residence
514 Design, Inc.514 Design, Inc.
TK Images
This is an example of a medium sized retro galley open plan kitchen in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and no island.
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.

Midcentury Beige 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.

Check out these popular kitchen pages below:

1
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.