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Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Inspiration for a midcentury galley kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Midcentury Modern Home Addition
Midcentury Modern Home Addition
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This mid century modern-inspired kitchen features flushed walnut cabinetry and a large island with plenty of seating and storage. Additionally, the space opens up to the living room, making it ideal for entertaining.
Long Beach - Edward Killingsworth
Long Beach - Edward Killingsworth
Laidlaw Schultz architectsLaidlaw Schultz architects
The project’s starting point was to understand the building’s original post and beam structure and to use that internal logic to formulate a sympathetic remodel. With an emphasis on the upper back unit, the owner’s private residence within this recently purchased Edward Killingsworth triplex, the first order of business was to strip the excess out and to return the complex to something that resembled the original. With a limited budget, the tact was to restore where possible, and to insert where needed, but always with a sympathetic eye. The kitchen quickly became the primary focus and it was soon realized that by removing the division between the existing galley and family room that the essence of the structural system could be revealed. Once opened the datum of the layered beams was adhered to with the kitchen reinforcing this overhead water line. The primary internal wall was then highlighted with a new wood veneer with the refrigerator recessed (borrowing a bit of space from the master closet) and the existing heater chromed.
Minneapolis Residence
Minneapolis Residence
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLCCHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC
Photo by: Chad Holder
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island, medium wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Historical Home, Modern Family
Historical Home, Modern Family
Georgia Zikas DesignGeorgia Zikas Design
Open plan, spacious living. Honoring 1920’s architecture with a collected look.
Inspiration for a retro kitchen/diner in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
West Vancouver - Mid Century Kitchen
West Vancouver - Mid Century Kitchen
UserUser
Inspiration for a large retro u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and black worktops.
Mercer Island Mid Century Modern
Mercer Island Mid Century Modern
A Medley PhotographyA Medley Photography
Retro l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Angela RasmussenAngela Rasmussen
Inspiration for a medium sized retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Leons - Kitchen
Leons - Kitchen
Ronda RoyaltyRonda Royalty
This midcentury home now has kitchen space that reflects a timeless look with storage efficiency, crafted styling and simplicity of color. Unsightly radiators are concealed by copper-toned metal mesh. Electronics are stored behind easy lift-up door panel.
Retro home SF
Retro home SF
Ayelet DesignsAyelet Designs
Arnona Oren
Small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Kelly Martin InteriorsKelly Martin Interiors
This remodel was located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles.
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Odyssey, A Carmel-By-The-Sea Residence
Odyssey, A Carmel-By-The-Sea Residence
Overland Partners Architecture + Urban DesignOverland Partners Architecture + Urban Design
Copyright © 2010 Misha Bruk. All Rights Reserved.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Modern White Kitchen
Modern White Kitchen
Earth Sky BuildersEarth Sky Builders

Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in Atlanta with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Toyran
Toyran
KITCHEN CREATIONS LTDKITCHEN CREATIONS LTD
Photo of a large retro kitchen/diner in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Bold Colors
Bold Colors
R Jones Designs, Inc.R Jones Designs, Inc.
Medium sized retro single-wall enclosed kitchen in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, metallic splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Bellevue Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Bellevue Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Riddle Construction & DesignRiddle Construction & Design
This open floor plan, Mid-Century inspired kitchen features Walnut cabinetry. The shaker style doors & slab drawers are complimented by black Top Knob hardware. The massive island features tapered furniture legs & Pental Quartz, Super White countertops with a built-up edge detail.
Pasadena
Pasadena
Fong Concepts Interior DesignFong Concepts Interior Design
Photo of a small retro l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Aménagement d'une petite maison de centre bourg
Aménagement d'une petite maison de centre bourg
agence m&ragence m&r
Aménagement de la cuisine
Design ideas for a small retro single-wall kitchen/diner in Nantes with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Midcentury Modern Hillside 1.0
Midcentury Modern Hillside 1.0
Soulful NestSoulful Nest
Designed Midcentury Modern home for a Marin County Real Estate Investor. Opened up the Living Room, Dining Room, and kitchen to create an open floor plan.
Devore Project
Devore Project
McKeithan Design Studio, LLCMcKeithan Design Studio, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Nashville with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Midcentury Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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