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1950's House Refurb
1950's House Refurb
Born Designers LtdBorn Designers Ltd
Bespoke hand built kitchen with built in kitchen cabinet and free standing island with modern patterned floor tiles and blue linoleum on birch plywood
ENUGU
ENUGU
Wood Works BrightonWood Works Brighton
We were commissioned to design and build a new kitchen for this terraced side extension. The clients were quite specific about their style and ideas. After a few variations they fell in love with the floating island idea with fluted solid Utile. The Island top is 100% rubber and the main kitchen run work top is recycled resin and plastic. The cut out handles are replicas of an existing midcentury sideboard. MATERIALS – Sapele wood doors and slats / birch ply doors with Forbo / Krion work tops / Flute glass.
Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Inspiration for a medium sized retro galley kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Magnolia Renovation
Magnolia Renovation
Hawley ArchitectsHawley Architects
Open concept kitchen featuring flat-panel white cabinets and dark wood accents.
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, a belfast sink, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and brown floors.
Sandal Lane
Sandal Lane
Make ArchitectureMake Architecture
A centralized counter height island for dining is accentuated with waterfall stone edges on each side. Guest can relax with the host as the kitchen becomes the place to be, or kids can do homework as dad makes cacio de pepe.
RAPSON REVISITED
RAPSON REVISITED
Kate Roos Design LLCKate Roos Design LLC
The walls on either side of the island are cut back to the bottom of the upper cabinets which allows a full view through the kitchen. Andrea Rugg Photography
Vista Residence
Vista Residence
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Paul Finkel
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, porcelain flooring, grey floors, white worktops and window splashback.
2 Floors to 3—A Space for Parents, Growing Boys and a Baby Girl
2 Floors to 3—A Space for Parents, Growing Boys and a Baby Girl
Architect Mason Kirby Inc.Architect Mason Kirby Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, white worktops and composite countertops.
Mid Century Urban
Mid Century Urban
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
This complete remodel was crafted after the mid century modern and was an inspiration to photograph. The use of brick work, cedar, glass and metal on the outside was well thought out as its transition from the great room out flowed to make the interior and exterior seem as one. The home was built by Classic Urban Homes and photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery.
Modern Kitchen Remodel
Modern Kitchen Remodel
Marcia Moore DesignMarcia Moore Design
ASID award for kitchen design. Suzy Gorman Photography
Small retro l-shaped kitchen with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Brooklyn Residence
Brooklyn Residence
Naor Suzumori Architecture D.P.C.Naor Suzumori Architecture D.P.C.
Cheng Lin
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Victoria SheffieldVictoria Sheffield
Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.
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.
Coveney Residence
Coveney Residence
STUDIOrobert jamiesonSTUDIOrobert jamieson
Heidi's Bridge
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, white cabinets and white floors.
PROMENADE
PROMENADE
SCEGSCEG
Serena Eller Vainicher
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall enclosed kitchen in Turin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and composite countertops.
Rio Del Mar Mid Century Kitchen with Wood Grain Cabinetry
Rio Del Mar Mid Century Kitchen with Wood Grain Cabinetry
Talmadge Construction, Inc.Talmadge Construction, Inc.
This mid century style kitchen remodel uses natural wood grain as a primary texture in this space. The horizontal wood grain on the cabinetry throughout the kitchen design makes a bold statement, and the lighter-grain flooring complements this look elegantly. The stainless steel appliances, the white countertops, and the black stool chairs all add a touch of contrast to this wood-grain look.
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.
Oakland Mid Century
Oakland Mid Century
MaterialMaterial
Julie Mikos
This is an example of a retro galley enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.
Contemporary Mid Century Kitchen Remodel
Contemporary Mid Century Kitchen Remodel
J. Bryant Boyd, Design-BuildJ. Bryant Boyd, Design-Build
Carlos Barron Photography
Midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Victoria SheffieldVictoria Sheffield
Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.

Midcentury Kitchen with Composite Countertops 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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