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Midcentury Kitchen with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Torbreck Apartment Renovation
Torbreck Apartment Renovation
KIN ArchitectsKIN Architects
Christopher Frederick Jones
This is an example of a small midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
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.
San Mateo, full home remodel
San Mateo, full home remodel
JPM ConstructionJPM Construction
Large retro kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops, a submerged sink and integrated appliances.
Inspired Retro ’70s Kitchen Makes a Modern Comeback
Inspired Retro ’70s Kitchen Makes a Modern Comeback
Revive Remodeling LLCRevive Remodeling LLC
The island breakfast bar side has custom cubbies to hold oodles of personal books with yes, more storage cabinets below.
Inspiration for a retro open plan kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
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.
Modern Kitchen in Holly Glen, Vienna
Modern Kitchen in Holly Glen, Vienna
Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Pacific Heights Vintage Modern
Pacific Heights Vintage Modern
Form + FieldForm + Field
Vivian Johnson
This is an example of a small retro galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
Dale Ave
Dale Ave
Affecting Spaces Design StudioAffecting Spaces Design Studio
This warm, yet modern kitchen combines natural materials, walnut, quartz, marble with high gloss lacquer cabinets to create a unique and inviting space. This condo kitchen used to be enclosed with very low ceilings. We opened up the walls to create a bright and open space. We were able to conceal the pipes and cables within the vertical cabinets so that the risers could continue to the floor above. The pendant lights are made from iron.
Midcentury Minneapolis
Midcentury Minneapolis
Quartersawn Design BuildQuartersawn Design Build
Farm Kid Studios
Midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Rio Del Mar Remodel - Kitchen
Rio Del Mar Remodel - Kitchen
Urbana Design StudioUrbana Design Studio
Black Marvin windows are set flush with the countertop to create a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The GE Cafe range is framed in by windows to make the space feel light and airy.
Country Estate Transformation
Country Estate Transformation
Everything HomeEverything Home
Our Indianapolis design studio designed a gut renovation of this home which opened up the floorplan and radically changed the functioning of the footprint. It features an array of patterned wallpaper, tiles, and floors complemented with a fresh palette, and statement lights. Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/country-estate-transformation/
Midcentury Modern Kitchen Backsplash
Midcentury Modern Kitchen Backsplash
Motawi TileworksMotawi Tileworks
Midcentury modern kitchen backsplash featuring a Motawi Mosaic Blend and field tile in Rothwell Grey
Photo of a large retro single-wall kitchen/diner in Detroit with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Midcentury Modern Kitchen Backsplash
Midcentury Modern Kitchen Backsplash
Motawi TileworksMotawi Tileworks
Midcentury modern kitchen backsplash featuring a Motawi Mosaic Blend and field tile in Rothwell Grey
Photo of a large midcentury single-wall kitchen/diner in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Sunset Aveune
Sunset Aveune
RS | MANNINO Architecture + ConstructionRS | MANNINO Architecture + Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
casa ferro e legno
casa ferro e legno
alessandro morinialessandro morini
alessandro morini
Medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Rome with a submerged sink, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Madison Park | 226 Cooper Dr
Madison Park | 226 Cooper Dr
Savvy + Co. Real EstateSavvy + Co. Real Estate
HD Visual Solutions
Design ideas for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Chevy Chase, Maryland - Mid Century - Kitchen
Chevy Chase, Maryland - Mid Century - Kitchen
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Chevy Chase, Maryland Midcentury Kitchen #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Bob Narod
Curated Family Charmer
Curated Family Charmer
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
These gold mermaid cabinetry pulls are mounted against white cabinetry.
Photo of a retro kitchen in Denver with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Mid Century Re-Modern
Mid Century Re-Modern
HMH Architecture + InteriorsHMH Architecture + Interiors
Without increasing the size of the kitchen, we reworked the space to create a family friendly design. This was accomplished by moving the range to the island, adding counter seating and increasing storage with full height cabinetry. New larger windows were added in the dining room to replace small punch openings and natural lighting in the kitchen was improved by adding low counter height windows. © Andrew Pogue Photo
Hemlock Lane
Hemlock Lane
WO DesignsWO Designs
Dylan Western
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, 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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