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Madison Park Ranch House
Madison Park Ranch House
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Photo credit: Rafael Soldi
Photo of a retro kitchen in Seattle.
2018 Fall Parade of Homes- Gobal Remodel
2018 Fall Parade of Homes- Gobal Remodel
TruKitchensTruKitchens
The kitchen features cabinets from Grabill Cabinets in their frameless “Mode” door style in a “Blanco” matte finish. The kitchen island back, coffee bar and floating shelves are also from Grabill Cabinets on Walnut in their “Allspice” finish. The stunning countertops and full slab backsplash are Brittanica quartz from Cambria. The Miele built-in coffee system, steam oven, wall oven, warming drawer, gas range, paneled built-in refrigerator and paneled dishwasher perfectly complement the clean lines of the cabinetry. The Marvel paneled ice machine and paneled wine storage system keep this space ready for entertaining at a moment’s notice. Builder: J. Peterson Homes. Interior Designer: Angela Satterlee, Fairly Modern. Kitchen & Cabinetry Design: TruKitchens. Cabinets: Grabill Cabinets. Countertops: Cambria. Flooring: Century Grand Rapids. Appliances: Bekins. Furniture & Home Accessories: MODRN GR. Photo: Ashley Avila Photography.
Via Gabriel
Via Gabriel
FlipGreatFlipGreat
Retro l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
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Maple Creek Kitchen
Maple Creek Kitchen
Studio TJPStudio TJP
The kitchen has a u-shaped plan and a custom-made central bamboo and walnut table. Photo by Jim Houston
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Kirkland New Build
Modern Kirkland New Build
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Modern kitchen design with dark wood cabinetry and marble countertops. Kitchen island has a breakfast bar with white barstools.
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white worktops, a submerged sink and light hardwood flooring.
Hatlen
Hatlen
Bloom Design AtelierBloom Design Atelier
Inspiration for a medium sized retro galley kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Natural Walnut Two-Tone Kitchen with Mid-century Accents
Natural Walnut Two-Tone Kitchen with Mid-century Accents
PROYECTOPROYECTO
Inspiration for a retro kitchen in San Francisco.
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain
Eco Outdoor | Feature Project | Roscommon House
Eco Outdoor | Feature Project | Roscommon House
Eco Outdoor AUSEco Outdoor AUS
Architect: Neil Cownie Architect Landscape: PLAN E Photographer: Michael Nicholson, Rob Frith & Jack Lovel
This is an example of a retro kitchen in Perth with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and integrated appliances.
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Small midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white worktops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Braesvalley Custom Home
Braesvalley Custom Home
Alair Homes HoustonAlair Homes Houston
A modern mid century custom home design from exterior to interior has a focus on liveability while creating inviting spaces throughout the home. The Master suite beckons you to spend time in the spa-like oasis, while the kitchen, dining and living room areas are open and inviting.
Hawthorne Hills Residence
Hawthorne Hills Residence
Tammara Stroud DesignTammara Stroud Design
In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.
Project Sanford
Project Sanford
Lisa Kooistra DesignsLisa Kooistra Designs
Main floor design and renovation project in downtown Burlington. Kitchen design, dining room and sunroom.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro kitchen in Toronto with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, black floors and white worktops.
Morada
Morada
Dylan Chappell ArchitectsDylan Chappell Architects
This is an example of a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Wales House
Wales House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Flavin Architects was chosen for the renovation due to their expertise with Mid-Century-Modern and specifically Henry Hoover renovations. Respect for the integrity of the original home while accommodating a modern family’s needs is key. Practical updates like roof insulation, new roofing, and radiant floor heat were combined with sleek finishes and modern conveniences. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
San Jose Eichler 3
San Jose Eichler 3
Urbanism DesignsUrbanism Designs
Photography: Jessica Makes Studio
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen in San Francisco.
Old to New
Old to New
Russell & Company ConstructionRussell & Company Construction
Retro kitchen in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige worktops.
The Potters: Open Plan Oak Veneer & White/Pink Laminate Plywood Kitchen
The Potters: Open Plan Oak Veneer & White/Pink Laminate Plywood Kitchen
Wood & WireWood & Wire
Wood & Wire - Oak veneer and white laminate, handleless plywood kitchen. Aqua and Pink highlights.
Large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island 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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Westchester Residence
Westchester Residence
JWT AssociatesJWT Associates
The previous kitchen was the result of an 80's remodel, complete with dropped ceiling. We opened up the space and re-configured the entire kitchen to include a large island. The cabinetry is all custom. Double oven and range from Miele. SubZero fridge. The backsplash tile is from Heath Ceramics in LA. The Velux skylights are operable and have solar-powered shades.
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