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Midcentury Kitchen with Blue Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Rosenwald House
Rosenwald House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This remodel of a mid century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940’s. By the time the house was built, modernism had evolved from the Gropius era, to incorporate the rural vibe of Lincoln with spectacular exposed wooden beams and deep overhangs. The design rejects the traditional New England house with its enclosing wall and inward posture. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of its rural setting. Photo by: Nat Rae Photography
Northcote House
Northcote House
Into interior designInto interior design
Large midcentury galley kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops and a feature wall.
Sleek and Modern Kitchen
Sleek and Modern Kitchen
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
Sleek open kitchen with pops of color and interest. Custom cabinetry is a mix of blue and bamboo slab front, carrying the cutout design from the mudroom in lieu of hardware. Quartz countertops and backsplash finish out the space.
Travis Heights Vacation Rental
Travis Heights Vacation Rental
Christen Ales Interior DesignChristen Ales Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and composite countertops.
Mount Vernon Interior
Mount Vernon Interior
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Photo of 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.
Kensington Addition
Kensington Addition
AXIS ARCHITECTSAXIS ARCHITECTS
Design ideas for a small retro galley kitchen/diner in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown worktops.
Los Altos Home
Los Altos Home
Quinn Morgan DesignQuinn Morgan Design
Design ideas for a midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
HGTV - Midcentury Flip
HGTV - Midcentury Flip
Black Door RenovationBlack Door Renovation
This home was flipped for our show, Lone Star Flip on HGTV! We chose a midcentury modern aesthetic because the home was built in 1950. Enjoy the transformation!
Vada Drive
Vada Drive
The Burke CompanyThe Burke Company
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, slate flooring and black floors.
Open concept kitchen
Open concept kitchen
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Open concept kitchen created, eliminating upper cabinets, honoring rounded front entry to house. Rounded forms on shelf ends and vintage 70s Pierre Cardin brass stools. Butcher block island top is heavily used for prep surface.
Kitchen Remodeling.
Kitchen Remodeling.
Mr. & Mrs. Construction & RemodelingMr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Mid Century Modern Meets 2020
Mid Century Modern Meets 2020
Fox InteriorsFox Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.
Woodland Hills House
Woodland Hills House
Bunch DesignBunch Design
Kitchen, bathroom and partial renovation of a residence. Design intent was to create a design complimentary to the existing mid century house while introducing hints and love of Japanese lifestyle. Photographed by: Bo Sundius
Leschi Renovation
Leschi Renovation
Ambrose Construction Inc.Ambrose Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and white splashback.
MId Century Family Home
MId Century Family Home
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Asymmetrical mid century inspired kitchen island bench featuring tiled kick.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro open plan kitchen in Melbourne with terrazzo worktops, an island, a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Design ideas for a large retro galley kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white worktops.
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The kitchen in this Mid Century Modern home is a true showstopper. The designer expanded the original kitchen footprint and doubled the kitchen in size. The walnut dividing wall and walnut cabinets are hallmarks of the original mid century design, while a mix of deep blue cabinets provide a more modern punch. The triangle shape is repeated throughout the kitchen in the backs of the counter stools, the ends of the waterfall island, the light fixtures, the clerestory windows, and the walnut dividing wall.
Mid-Century Row-home
Mid-Century Row-home
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
Because of the 2 windows and a door, we couldn’t put cabinets there without it looking weird. The homeowners needed storage but didn’t want to lose light, so we came up with this open shelving plan. Also, adding historic elements like the antique gold lights over the windows and the subway tile paid just the right homage to the home.
Eunice Street
Eunice Street
Eisenmann ArchitectureEisenmann Architecture
Mark Compton
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, integrated appliances, an island, white worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Amsterdam | Ceintuurbaan
Amsterdam | Ceintuurbaan
Pamela CasesPamela Cases
Zoom sur la cuisine.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in Amsterdam with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, blue cabinets, terrazzo worktops, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.

Midcentury Kitchen with Blue Cabinets 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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