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Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen
Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen
Tricia Hauser TidemannTricia Hauser Tidemann
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, brown worktops and green floors.
Silvertop
Silvertop
Jamie Bush & Co.Jamie Bush & Co.
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, brick splashback, brown worktops and a wood ceiling.
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.
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Morse Custom Homes and RemodelingMorse Custom Homes and Remodeling
Original 1953 mid century custom home was renovated with minimal wall removals in order to maintain the original charm of this home. Several features and finishes were kept or restored from the original finish of the house. The new products and finishes were chosen to emphasize the original custom decor and architecture. Design, Build, and most of all, Enjoy!
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Grosenbacher Custom HomesGrosenbacher Custom Homes
Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and brown worktops.
Hexagon Haus - kitchen and dining
Hexagon Haus - kitchen and dining
Kristy Kropat Design GmbHKristy Kropat Design GmbH
mid-century modern kitchen with lime green ceramic dimensional backsplash tile, terrazzo countertops, gray oak wood flat panel cabinet doors, white pull tab handles for a modern mountain vacation home. Moderne Küche aus der Mitte des Jahrhunderts mit lindgrüner, maßhaltiger Keramikfliese, Terrazzo-Arbeitsplatten, Flachschranktüren aus Eichenholz grau, weiße Griffleisten für ein modernes Ferienhaus in den Bergen.
Union Street Kitchen
Union Street Kitchen
Armitage Interiors - Home Design & RenovationArmitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation
Inspiration for a medium sized retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and brown worktops.
Mid-Century Bungalow Kitchen
Mid-Century Bungalow Kitchen
Remodel BoutiqueRemodel Boutique
This throwback mid-century modern kitchen is functional and funky. Funktional? We like it.
Design ideas for a large retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, no island, beige floors and brown worktops.
Point Lonsdale II
Point Lonsdale II
Stonehouse + Irons ArchitectureStonehouse + Irons Architecture
Practical and durable but retaining warmth and texture as the hub of the family home.Rear works benches are stainless steel providing durable work surfaces while the timber island provides warmth when sitting around with a cuppa! The darker colours with timber accented shelves creates a recessive quality with earth and texture. Shelves used to highlight ceramic collections used daily.
Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Well Appointed InteriorsWell Appointed Interiors
Retro l-shaped kitchen in Houston with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, grey floors, brown worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING
LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
This is an example of a small midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Eichler Kitchen remodel
Eichler Kitchen remodel
Dale Anderson - ArchitectDale Anderson - Architect
Retro galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and brown worktops.
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.
Mid Century Modern in Ansley
Mid Century Modern in Ansley
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
This mid-century modern kitchen has the perfect open floor plan. The cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen uses the most of its space by branching out a variety of six different work spaces.
Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen
Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen
Tricia Hauser TidemannTricia Hauser Tidemann
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, green floors and brown worktops.
Union Street Kitchen
Union Street Kitchen
Armitage Interiors - Home Design & RenovationArmitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, vinyl flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and brown worktops.
Mid Century Chic
Mid Century Chic
NUMI BuildNUMI Build
Photo of a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors, brown worktops and exposed beams.
Mid Century Modern in Ansley
Mid Century Modern in Ansley
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
The cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen uses the most of its space by branching out a variety of six different work spaces. Here is an additional farmhouse sink that's located adjacent to the main kitchen sink.
Cuisine parisienne en carrelage ciment étoilé
Cuisine parisienne en carrelage ciment étoilé
As de CarreauxAs de Carreaux
Offrant à la fois un aspect traditionnel et sophistiqué, les carreaux à motifs étoilés s'accordent parfaitement avec les meubles noirs de la pièce.
Design ideas for a small retro single-wall enclosed kitchen in Montpellier with tile countertops, cement flooring, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Paris Pied-à-Terre Kitchen - Dining Room
Paris Pied-à-Terre Kitchen - Dining Room
Laure Nell InteriorsLaure Nell Interiors
After searching for the perfect Paris apartment that could double as an atelier for five years, Laure Nell Interiors founder and principal Laetitia Laurent fell in love with this 415-square-foot pied-à-terre that packs a punch. Situated in the coveted Golden Triangle area in the 8th arrondissement—between avenue Montaigne, avenue des Champs-Elysées and avenue George V—the apartment was destined to be fashionable. The building’s Hausmannian architecture and a charming interior courtyard make way for modern interior architectural detailing that had been done during a previous renovation. Hardwood floors with deep black knotting, slatted wood paneling, and blue lacquer in the built-ins gave the apartment an interesting contemporary twist against the otherwise classic backdrop, including the original fireplace from the Hausmann era. Laure Nell Interiors played up this dichotomy with playfully curated furnishings and lighting found during Paris Design Week: a mid-century Tulip table in the dining room, a coffee table from the NV Gallery x J’aime tout chez toi capsule collection, and a fireside chair from Popus Editions, a Paris-London furniture line with a restrained French take on British-inspired hues. In the bedroom, black and white details nod to Coco Chanel and ochre-colored bedding keeps the aesthetic current. A pendant from Oi Soi Oi lends the room a minimalist Asian element reminiscent of Laurent’s time in Kyoto. Thanks to tall ceilings and the mezzanine loft space that had been added above the kitchen, the apartment exudes a feeling of grandeur despite its small footprint. Photos by Gilles Trillard

Midcentury Kitchen with Brown Worktops 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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