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Midcentury Kitchen Pantry Ideas and Designs

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Fernwood Kitchen
Fernwood Kitchen
Fox InteriorsFox Interiors
This kitchen in a Mid-century modern home features rift-cut white oak and matte white cabinets, white quartz countertops and a marble-life subway tile backsplash. The original hardwood floors were saved to keep existing character. The new finishes palette suits their personality and the mid-century details of their home. We eliminated a storage closet and a small hallway closet to inset a pantry and refrigerator on the far wall. This allowed the small breakfast table to remain. By relocating the refrigerator from next to the range, we allowed the range to be centered in the opening for more usable counter and cabinet space on both sides. A counter-depth range hood liner doesn’t break the line of the upper cabinets for a sleeker look. Large storage drawers include features like a peg system to hold pots in place and a shallow internal pull-out shelf to separate lids from food storage containers.
open shelving at stainless steel backsplash
open shelving at stainless steel backsplash
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
Flat panel wood cabinet doors and gray painted drawers share a caesarstone countertop and stainless steel backsplash with an orbital sanded finish, for easier maintenance. Open c-shaped shelves provide space for storage, while keeping the open feel of the new design.
Mid-Century Modern Phased Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Phased Remodel
HKP architectsHKP architects
The owner's of this Mid-Century Modern home in north Seattle were interested in developing a master plan for remodeling the kitchen, family room, master closet, and deck as well as the downstairs basement for a library, den, and office space. Once they had a good idea of the overall plan, they set about to take on the priority project, the kitchen, family room and deck. Shown are the master plan images for the entire house and the finished photos of the work that was completed.
Mount Vernon Interior
Mount Vernon Interior
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Design ideas for a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Waynesville Kitchen, Ceiling Bump-up, Bath Remodel
Waynesville Kitchen, Ceiling Bump-up, Bath Remodel
HomeSource BuildersHomeSource Builders
A 1961 home with an under-eight-foot living room ceiling needed some freshening. We slanted the ceiling to match the roof pitch, and added a wall of bookshelves in the dining room. We gutted the kitchen and started over—complete with heated porcelain tile floor. A tiny bathroom had previously included a shower, which we replaced with a full-size vanity that features a striking vessel sink. Relighting the living room required new wiring. Our project manager suggested carrying the existing theme of arched door openings into several of the remodeling details.
Washington DC - Mid Century Modern with a Contemporary Flare - Kitchen
Washington DC - Mid Century Modern with a Contemporary Flare - Kitchen
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Washington DC - Mid Century Modern with a Contemporary Flare - Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer and #ScottStultz4JenniferGilmer in Washington, D.C Photography by Keith Miller Keiana Photography http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/portfolio-view/mid-century-kitchen-washington-dc/
LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING
LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Photo of a small midcentury galley kitchen pantry in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Medium sized retro galley kitchen pantry in Miami with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring, no island and multi-coloured floors.
Kitchen FINAL
Kitchen FINAL
Matterhorn Development Co.Matterhorn Development Co.
Fully customized kitchen, deep blue backsplash tile, pot filler is a faucet, custom cabinets, oak wood for the framing of this beautiful kitchen.
Photo of a medium sized retro single-wall kitchen pantry in Austin with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
Navy Navy Navy
Navy Navy Navy
Redl World Class KitchensRedl World Class Kitchens
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Edmonton with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
South End, Interior & Kitchen Remodel
South End, Interior & Kitchen Remodel
Claire's PerspectiveClaire's Perspective
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white splashback and brown floors.
Littleton Kitchen Remodel
Littleton Kitchen Remodel
MOTIF Design Solutions, LLCMOTIF Design Solutions, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and no island.
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
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Midcentury Modern inspired new build home. Color, texture, pattern, interesting roof lines, wood, light!
Inspiration for a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen pantry in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Full home remodel, Santa Monica
Full home remodel, Santa Monica
Love Home RenovationsLove Home Renovations
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and white worktops.
Bridge House
Bridge House
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Kitchen drawer fronts integrate pulls in medium wood veneer finish - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Christopher Short, Indianapolis Architect, Marika Designs, Marika Klemm, Interior Designer - Tom Rigney, TR Builders
Young Modern
Young Modern
Alt Design GroupAlt Design Group
fun modern kitchen with colorful cabinets and backsplash tile
Design ideas for a small retro galley kitchen pantry in Orange County with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
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.
CP Residence
CP Residence
Karen Aston DesignKaren Aston Design
Design ideas for 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.
Mid Century Dream
Mid Century Dream
SARA VANDERSTELT with Creative KitchensSARA VANDERSTELT with Creative Kitchens
Mid Century Dream Welborn Forest Cabinetry Avenue Slab Door Style ​Cherry in Wheat / Natural Stain HARDWARE : Chrome Finger Pulls COUNTERTOPS KITCHEN : Blanco Aspen Quartz Coutnertops BUILDER : D&M Design Company

Midcentury Kitchen Pantry 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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