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3624 Dover Dr Mountain Brook, Alabama
3624 Dover Dr Mountain Brook, Alabama
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Tommy Daspit Photographer
Large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Birmingham with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
CA Modern Retro Kitchen
CA Modern Retro Kitchen
August InteriorsAugust Interiors
The homeowners, an eclectic and quirky couple, wanted to renovate their kitchen for functional reasons: the old floors, counters, etc, were dirty, ugly, and not usable; lighting was giant fluorescents, etc. While they wanted to modernize, they also wanted to retain a fun and retro vibe. So we modernized with functional new materials: quartz counters, porcelain tile floors. But by using bold, bright colors and mixing a few fun patterns, we kept it fun. Retro-style chairs, table, and lighting completed the look.
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles.
Aménagement intérieur
Aménagement intérieur
L'Atelier de Sabrina - Décoratrice d'intérieurL'Atelier de Sabrina - Décoratrice d'intérieur
Une jolie vue d'ensemble sur cette cuisine qui se veut rétro avec ses meubles noir, son plan de travail en chêne massif et son carrelage métro. J'ai laissé les murs blancs afin d'apporter de la luminosité et de la pureté !
Sea of Tile
Sea of Tile
Victoria HighfillVictoria Highfill
Photo of a large retro galley enclosed kitchen in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.
Kitchen Remodeling Project
Kitchen Remodeling Project
A to Z RenovationsA to Z Renovations
Inspiration for a small retro galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, white worktops and beige floors.
San Anselmo Midcentury
San Anselmo Midcentury
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Henrybuilt
Photo of a medium sized midcentury open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic flooring and multiple islands.
Victorian glamour kitchen
Victorian glamour kitchen
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Tom Roe
Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Complete House Remodel in Studio City
Complete House Remodel in Studio City
Solidworks RemodelingSolidworks Remodeling
Midcentury Complete House Remodel Completed! This project included wood floors replacement , paint walls and doors, 2 bathrooms renovation and kitchen remodel. This project was accompanied by an interior in-house designer that helped the customers with ALL metatrails selections, combinations and much more The Construction job was done by the best experts . all managed and controlled by our licensed and experienced contractor Remodeling and Design By Solidworks Remodeling Team
Seaforth Family Home
Seaforth Family Home
Interiors by CharlieInteriors by Charlie
Charlie Cooper
Design ideas for a medium sized retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
HGTV - House Hunters Renovation
HGTV - House Hunters Renovation
Bennett Lerner InteriorsBennett Lerner Interiors
Midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles.
Inspiration by Mondrian
Inspiration by Mondrian
Carole Hunter Home DesignCarole Hunter Home Design
Photographer Gil Jacobs Cabinets by Lisa Steers at Vineyard Home Center
Photo of a retro kitchen in Boston.
Post Modern Bungalo
Post Modern Bungalo
REDinteriorREDinterior
Photo of a medium sized midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, terrazzo flooring, a breakfast bar, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Townhouse Kitchen
Townhouse Kitchen
ARTIS PURA DesignsARTIS PURA Designs
A new kitchen in the new extension of the middle floor in a three storey townhouse.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
Appartement Art Déco
Appartement Art Déco
E. CréActionE. CréAction
Vue sur cuisine 1 Codes de la déco années 30 : Bleu de Prusse, marbre, bois sombre, accessoirisation en laiton.
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Lille.
Merry Mid-Century
Merry Mid-Century
Andersonville Kitchen & BathAndersonville Kitchen & Bath
This kitchen designed by Andersonville Kitchen and Bath includes Dura Supreme Cabinetry with Uppers; Chroma slab door in painted Linen and stained bases in Butternut Camden slab for the kitchen. The bar area features Dura Supreme Chroma slab in Gale Force blue.
North Park, San Diego
North Park, San Diego
Mayi & Company L.L.C.Mayi & Company L.L.C.
Designed for Sonder ( https://www.sonder.com) Photography by Natalia Robert
Blue Modernist
Blue Modernist
Space Craft JoinerySpace Craft Joinery
Josie Withers
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Adelaide.
Pearson Residential Remodel: Kitchen
Pearson Residential Remodel: Kitchen
DLZ | INTERIORSDLZ | INTERIORS
Jimmy Cohrssen Photography
Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Midcentury Modern Light and Bright
Midcentury Modern Light and Bright
More Brothers ConstructionMore Brothers Construction
Inspiration for a retro kitchen in Albuquerque.

Midcentury Blue 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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