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Vintage Mid Century Modern
Vintage Mid Century Modern
Molly Erin Designs IncMolly Erin Designs Inc
Retro single-wall kitchen in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Riverside MCM Ranch Re-imagined
Riverside MCM Ranch Re-imagined
Liv Companies LLC Design + BuildLiv Companies LLC Design + Build
Open plan kitchen remodel with waterfall edge island
Large retro galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Carmel Valley Kitchen and Family Room Remodel
Carmel Valley Kitchen and Family Room Remodel
Mc Construction Design BuildMc Construction Design Build
Kitchen Design and Cabinetry by Bonnie Bagley Catlin Photos by @photogailowens We created a curved island that resembles a piano while it maximized there countertop space it left plenty of room for them to entertain many guest in their nook. We created a integrated pantry door with custom walnut panels.
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Potomac Mid-Century
Potomac Mid-Century
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Design ideas for a retro kitchen in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, blue floors and grey worktops.
Westwood Dr. Interior
Westwood Dr. Interior
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
This 2 story home was originally built in 1952 on a tree covered hillside. Our company transformed this little shack into a luxurious home with a million dollar view by adding high ceilings, wall of glass facing the south providing natural light all year round, and designing an open living concept. The home has a built-in gas fireplace with tile surround, custom IKEA kitchen with quartz countertop, bamboo hardwood flooring, two story cedar deck with cable railing, master suite with walk-through closet, two laundry rooms, 2.5 bathrooms, office space, and mechanical room.
Auburn Addition and Remodel
Auburn Addition and Remodel
Atmosphere Design BuildAtmosphere Design Build
Photo of a midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and black worktops.
Midcentury Modern kitchen remodel
Midcentury Modern kitchen remodel
Studio 76 Kitchens and BathsStudio 76 Kitchens and Baths
Bright light from new windows help this galley kitchen feel open and large.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen in Cleveland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Photo of a large midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with white cabinets, green splashback, ceramic splashback, an island, white worktops, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and brown floors.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Chuckanut BuildersChuckanut Builders
We love a nice galley kitchen! This beauty has custom white oak cabinetry, slate tile flooring, white quartz countertops and a hidden pocket door.
Medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, no island, grey floors, white worktops and medium wood cabinets.
Maple Bluff Addition
Maple Bluff Addition
MoTiSMoTiS
Design ideas for a retro l-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Victoria SheffieldVictoria Sheffield
Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.
Woodside Midcentury
Woodside Midcentury
David Henig, ArchitectDavid Henig, Architect
This is an example of a retro l-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Washington DC - Midcentury - Kitchen
Washington DC - Midcentury - Kitchen
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Washington DC Midcentury Kitchen Design #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer Photography by Keith Miller of Keiana Interiors http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/
Pacific NW Modern Dwelling
Pacific NW Modern Dwelling
UserUser
Clean lines and warm tones abound in this deliciously modern kitchen with hardworking stainless-steel appliances. Ivory walls and ceilings are trimmed with honey stained alder, a color seen again in the cabinetry. The warm tones of the wood are reflected in the shades of orange and red used in the contemporary artwork hanging in the hallway. Off-white quartz countertops cap the cabinets, while an extra thick countertop of the same material covers the island and waterfalls to the floor on one end. A handsome hammered bronze prep sink is paired with a faucet in a gunmetal finish by Watermark Designs and coordinates with the bronze wall sconce flanking the large window above the bar.
BURLINGAME KITCHEN
BURLINGAME KITCHEN
Dyer Studio Inc.Dyer Studio Inc.
Meagan Larsen Photography
This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, terrazzo flooring, black floors and white worktops.
North Oaks Mid-Century Modern
North Oaks Mid-Century Modern
Megan Dent, AKBDMegan Dent, AKBD
Scott Amundson
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Pacific NW Modern Dwelling
Pacific NW Modern Dwelling
UserUser
Clean lines and warm tones abound in this deliciously modern kitchen with hardworking stainless-steel appliances. Ivory walls and ceilings are trimmed with honey stained alder, a color seen again in the cabinetry. Off-white quartz countertops cap the perimeter cabinets and climb the backsplash creating a seamless look. An extra thick countertop of the same material covers the island and waterfalls to the floor on one end. The other end of the island features a raised bar supported by bronze hairpin legs. A set of Danish modern bar stools with green vinyl seats conveniently pull up to the counter. The island is punctuated by inset drawers which are clad in a durable laminate. The depth of the stained oak flooring serves to ground the space.
Medicine Ridge Mid-century
Medicine Ridge Mid-century
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island.
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Lion Builder Construction IncLion Builder Construction Inc
Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Photo of a large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

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.

Check out these popular kitchen pages below:

CP Residence
CP Residence
Karen Aston DesignKaren Aston Design
Photo of a large midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
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