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Budget Midcentury Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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MCM IKEA Kitchen
MCM IKEA Kitchen
INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGNINSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Yellow Backsplash Tile for Midcentury Modern Kitchen
Yellow Backsplash Tile for Midcentury Modern Kitchen
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Featuring a delightful blend of white and yellow kitchen tiles from Fireclay Tile, this sunny kitchen's honey-comb inspired backsplash is especially buzz-worthy. Sample handmade kitchen tiles and more at FireclayTile.com. FIRECLAY TILE SHOWN Picket Tile Pattern in Tuolumne Picket Tile Pattern in Gardenia DESIGN TVL Creative PHOTOS Rebecca Todd
Mid Century Modern Boho
Mid Century Modern Boho
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
Added a new backsplash, hardware, paint and lighting and boom you can save yourself from repainted cabinets and replacing them.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, beige floors and beige worktops.
University Rowhouse Kitchen
University Rowhouse Kitchen
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Photo by Leslie Schwartz Photography
Medium sized midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring and an island.
UPTOWN Mid-Century
UPTOWN Mid-Century
Yipkiyeh InteriorsYipkiyeh Interiors
U-shaped small kitchen with big style.
This is an example of a retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and brown cabinets.
Gold Coast In Town
Gold Coast In Town
Halvorsen DesignHalvorsen Design
Photo of a small retro kitchen in Chicago.
Rosanna Property Presentation
Rosanna Property Presentation
Larkspur Lane DesignLarkspur Lane Design
When selling your home, It can be a mistake to rip out an original kitchen or bathroom if it is in good condition, has all the mod cons people expect and can showcase the potential for future adaptation or renovations. This kitchen had been previously updated in the 1970s - as in wood grain bench tops and brown wall tiles - but had great storage, and the potential for further floor space by closing off two of the four doors into the room. So instead of demolishing and starting over, extra space was created for a dishwasher and open shelving for vintage kitchenalia to be displayed, new "retro" wall tiles, a vintage double sink, tapware, new bench tops and handles were added to bring back that cheery 1950s feel, while also improving function. Result? A kitchen that sold the house to some young mid century enthusiasts!
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
This is an example of a small retro u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, no island and a single-bowl sink.
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
RJK Construction IncRJK Construction Inc
This craftsman kitchen borrows natural elements from architect and design icon, Frank Lloyd Wright. A slate backsplash, soapstone counters, and wood cabinetry is a perfect throwback to midcentury design. What ties this kitchen to present day design are elements such as stainless steel appliances and smart and hidden storage. This kitchen takes advantage of every nook and cranny to provide extra storage for pantry items and cookware.
Cuisine ouverte pierre naturelle & ciment dans la Drôme
Cuisine ouverte pierre naturelle & ciment dans la Drôme
As de CarreauxAs de Carreaux
Disposé au centre au dessous de la table à manger, le travertin multi-format intégré au milieu du carrelage imitation ciment confère une touche d'originalité à la pièce.
Long Beach Midcentury Modern
Long Beach Midcentury Modern
Soko DesignSoko Design
Photo of a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Skipp Renovations - Designer Kitchens Made SimpleSkipp Renovations - Designer Kitchens Made Simple
Small midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.
Conception & rénovation de cuisine - Marseille
Conception & rénovation de cuisine - Marseille
Depetris.DesignDepetris.Design
Nos clients sont venus nous voir avec une image bien précise d'un film de Pedro Almodovar. Pour optimiser l'espace de cette cuisine de petite taille, nous avons employé des meubles de grandes profondeurs avec des dimensions sur mesures, permettant ainsi de gagner en espace de rangements, mais aussi en surface de plan de travail. Le plan de travail et en quartz blanc afin de répondre au rouge pour apporter douceur et lumière.
Bel Mare Renovation
Bel Mare Renovation
Your Home DesignsYour Home Designs
Oceanfront apartment retro renovation in Port Stephens. Featuring retro tiles, timber cabinets, stone benchtop and timber herringbone flooring.
This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Central Coast with a built-in sink, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
UPTOWN Mid-Century
UPTOWN Mid-Century
Yipkiyeh InteriorsYipkiyeh Interiors
Kitchen with medium wood tone and white laminated glass, white countertops
This is an example of a retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Shabby Chic-inspirerad Kök
Shabby Chic-inspirerad Kök
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall enclosed kitchen in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, plywood flooring and no island.
В стиле mid-century modern
В стиле mid-century modern
Tatiana Nikitina PhotographyTatiana Nikitina Photography
Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Saint Petersburg with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
Clever storage solution
Clever storage solution
INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGNINSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN
Beyond the standard kitchen work triangle, it’s important to streamline your kitchen to your unique needs. Karen took this to the next level by utilizing drawers within drawers.
Colorful and Quirky Mid Century Modern Kitchen
Colorful and Quirky Mid Century Modern Kitchen
Anna C. Fisher - Pinnacle SalesAnna C. Fisher - Pinnacle Sales
Designed by Anna Fisher with Aspen Kitchens, Inc., in Colorado Springs, CO
Inspiration for a small retro galley enclosed kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, orange splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, no island and turquoise floors.
Mid-Century Kitchen Renovation
Mid-Century Kitchen Renovation
Kuno Architecture Inc.Kuno Architecture Inc.
Photographer: Johann Wall - www.johannwall.com Custom Millwork: Watt Wrks - www.wattwrks.ca
Small retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, no island and grey floors.

Budget 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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