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Kodis-Salmon
Kodis-Salmon
ReCraftReCraft
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in Portland.
Oak Hills Mid Century Modern
Oak Hills Mid Century Modern
Mosaik Design & RemodelingMosaik Design & Remodeling
This outdated kitchen came with flowered wallpaper, narrow connections to Entry and Dining Room, outdated cabinetry and poor workflow. By opening up the ceiling to expose existing beams, widening both entrys and adding taller, angled windows, light now steams into this bright and cheery Mid Century Modern kitchen. The custom Pratt & Larson turquoise tiles add so much interest and tie into the new custom painted blue door. The walnut wood base cabinets add a warm, natural element. A cozy seating area for TV watching, reading and coffee looks out to the new clear cedar fence and landscape.
San Jose Eichler
San Jose Eichler
UserUser
Photo of a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors, white worktops, a timber clad ceiling and a vaulted ceiling.
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Raleigh Hills Mid Century Modern
Raleigh Hills Mid Century Modern
Northland Design & BuildNorthland Design & Build
Photo of a midcentury kitchen in Portland.
Midcentury Modern Renovation
Midcentury Modern Renovation
Rogers Krajnak ArchitectsRogers Krajnak Architects
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Columbus with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, green splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, beige floors and grey worktops.
Stephenson House
Stephenson House
AssembledgeAssembledge
This is an example of a retro kitchen in DC Metro.
Mid Century Modern Great Room Kitchen
Mid Century Modern Great Room Kitchen
Vision DesignVision Design
A vaulted ceiling great room with top end appliances, clean mid century modern lines and great access to the back yard.
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Green Glazed Thin Brick Kitchen
Green Glazed Thin Brick Kitchen
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Juxtaposed to warm finishes the minty green brick backsplash gives range to this kitchen range. DESIGN Jessica Davis PHOTOS Emily Followill Photography Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick in San Gabriel
Saratoga Home Remodel
Saratoga Home Remodel
Baron Construction and RemodelingBaron Construction and Remodeling
Baron Construction & Remodeling Design Build General Contractor Mid-Century Modern Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Kitchen Design & Remodel Bathroom Design & Remodel Complete Home Remodeling & Reconfiguration Photography by Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel and Bathroom
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel and Bathroom
Murray Lampert Design, Build, RemodelMurray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury kitchen/diner in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
C&R RemodelingC&R Remodeling
This mid century modern home boasted irreplaceable features including original wood cabinets, wood ceiling, and a wall of floor to ceiling windows. C&R developed a design that incorporated the existing details with additional custom cabinets that matched perfectly. A new lighting plan, quartz counter tops, plumbing fixtures, tile backsplash and floors, and new appliances transformed this kitchen while retaining all the mid century flavor.
A Kitchen with a View
A Kitchen with a View
Irons Brothers Construction IncIrons Brothers Construction Inc
A retired teacher and grandmother, our client raised her family in this Valley view home. With amazing potential for an enhanced territorial view, this project had been on our client’s mind for quite some time. She was very particular in selecting us as her design and build team. With deep roots in her community, it was important to her that she works with a local community-based team to design a new space, while respecting its roots and craftsmanship, that her late husband had helped build.
Cedar Island Residence
Cedar Island Residence
Scott Edwards ArchitectureScott Edwards Architecture
Retro kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
Weaver ConstructionWeaver Construction
Midcentury kitchen in Seattle.
Zilker Park MCM
Zilker Park MCM
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring, no island, white floors and black worktops.
Mansfield
Mansfield
Natasha NashNatasha Nash
Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Ottawa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and grey worktops.
Auf eleganter Linie - SieMatic im Harmonischen Kontrast.
Auf eleganter Linie - SieMatic im Harmonischen Kontrast.
Küchen Am Wall GmbHKüchen Am Wall GmbH
Auf eleganter Linie - SieMatic im Harmonischen Kontrast. Moderne, minimalistische Küchenplanung mit wunderschönen Med-Century Gestaltungselementen und Design Interior. Dunkle, anthrazit farbige Fronten stehen im eleganten Kontrast zu einer Keramik Arbeitsplatte, welche dem ausdrucksstarken Pulpis Marmor nachempfunden ist.
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.
Encino Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Encino Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
LA Dwelling IncLA Dwelling Inc
Photo of a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.

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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Modern Organic Kitchen
Modern Organic Kitchen
Inspired Spaces, Inc.Inspired Spaces, Inc.
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, engineered stone countertops, marble splashback and a vaulted ceiling.
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