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Midcentury Enclosed Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Wicker Park Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation
Wicker Park Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation
nFORMAL designnFORMAL design
Teak veneer with white lacquered half-deep wall cabinets. Backsplash tile is actually 3-dimensional
Inspiration for a medium sized retro galley enclosed kitchen in Chicago with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.
Marvelous Mid Century
Marvelous Mid Century
The Remodel GroupThe Remodel Group
Photo of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
Weaver ConstructionWeaver Construction
Photo of a medium sized retro l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Palo Alto Eichler
Palo Alto Eichler
King Visual Design Inc.King Visual Design Inc.
This galley kitchen was remodeled using grey wood finish cabinets with gloss finish. Porcelanosa mirror and porcelain micro brick mosaic is used on the back splash areas. A new curved glass and stainless steel ventilatin hood was added, smooth top electric range and new ovens, microwave and dishwasher replaced the original equipment. A zero radius large sink with single handle faucet and pull out also helped to make the original galley kitchen more user friendly. Blizzard White Caesarstone quartz counter tops were installed to offset the grey cabinets and engineered ministrip grey wood flooring. A pair of exposed rail, rolling turquoise doors with frosted glass lites close off the kitchen area when entertaining.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Yellow & Green
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Yellow & Green
Model RemodelModel Remodel
© Cindy Apple Photography
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
Mid Century Modern Meets 2020
Mid Century Modern Meets 2020
Fox InteriorsFox Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.
Encino Mid Century
Encino Mid Century
Pamela Leone Design, Inc.Pamela Leone Design, Inc.
Mid Century Kitchen
Photo of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, white worktops, no island and grey floors.
Retroactive
Retroactive
C K Cabinetry and Design, LLCC K Cabinetry and Design, LLC
Jeff Volker
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Mid-century Modern Kitchen
Mid-century Modern Kitchen
Dream Kitchens, Inc.Dream Kitchens, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro galley enclosed kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, no island and blue floors.
kitchen 126
kitchen 126
Savvy KitchensSavvy Kitchens
Inspiration for a large retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, an island and grey floors.
Upper West Side Residence
Upper West Side Residence
Ann Baumgartner DesignAnn Baumgartner Design
Marco Ricca
This is an example of a medium sized retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Retro Style Kitchen Remodel
Retro Style Kitchen Remodel
Saratoga Kitchens and BathsSaratoga Kitchens and Baths
This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, ceramic splashback and brown floors.
Vada Drive
Vada Drive
The Burke CompanyThe Burke Company
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, slate flooring and black floors.
Los Gatos Midcentury Modern Custom Home
Los Gatos Midcentury Modern Custom Home
Zayer Quality ConstructionZayer Quality Construction
This is an example of a large midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, no island and multi-coloured floors.
Wurster House Addition & Renovation
Wurster House Addition & Renovation
Jennifer Weiss ArchitectureJennifer Weiss Architecture
Inspiration for a retro galley enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and coloured appliances.
Mid-Century Butler's Pantry
Mid-Century Butler's Pantry
UserUser
Photo Credit: Mark Ehlen Done in collaboration with Rob Edman of edmanhill Interior Design
Photo of a midcentury enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with mosaic tiled splashback, multi-coloured splashback, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
kitchen 126
kitchen 126
Savvy KitchensSavvy Kitchens
Large retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, an island and grey floors.
Innis Arden Midcentury Remodel
Innis Arden Midcentury Remodel
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
A luxurious and bright midcentury modern kitchen.
Large midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and exposed beams.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Yellow & Green
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Yellow & Green
Model RemodelModel Remodel
Black and white kitchen countertop closeup with black sink and black faucet © Cindy Apple Photography
Photo of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
Hills Kitchen Remodel
Hills Kitchen Remodel
Square Inch DesignSquare Inch Design
Photography: Viktor Ramos
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury grey and white galley enclosed kitchen in Cincinnati with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

Midcentury Enclosed 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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