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Rift cut Oak Kitchen
Rift cut Oak Kitchen
Darby Kominik at Norfolk Kitchen and BathDarby Kominik at Norfolk Kitchen and Bath
Inspiration for a retro kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and green worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
The Boheme Home + LivingThe Boheme Home + Living
Installed wood-look porcelain tile throughout, ceiling fans and light fixtures, windows. Removed soffit in kitchen. Installed new cabinets, granite, backsplash, appliances. Repaired and repainted walls.
Mid Century Mod Kitchen Lighting
Mid Century Mod Kitchen Lighting
Brass House DesignsBrass House Designs
Most of the kitchen was left untouched (project for another day) but we made sure to replace the lighting to make the space more modern and match the rest fo the main floor. These glass and brass pendants provide the perfect amount of directional light without blocking the view to the breakfast nook.
Wyndemere Home
Wyndemere Home
Ben Hill Architect / Self EmployedBen Hill Architect / Self Employed
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen/diner in Boise with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, tile countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and green worktops.
Bangor Historical Update- Featured on Northern Light EMMC's 2019 Kitchen Tour
Bangor Historical Update- Featured on Northern Light EMMC's 2019 Kitchen Tour
Anchor Design Co.Anchor Design Co.
The rear of this 1848 Italianate farmhouse was renovated in 2018 to expand the kitchen. The kitchen design was inspired by the Matisse painting “The Red Room”, a favorite of the homeowners, with its color palate and patterned wallpaper. The homeowners love to cook and designed the kitchen to maximize function and remain true to the period elements of the home, while taking their family’s needs into consideration. They added a command center, charging station, lots of counter/ storage space and a custom hutch with a butcher block counter to use as a baking station. The Kitchen cabinets feature Cherry, Crystal Cabinet Works, Inset, Framed Cabinetry with Breezewood Stain. The perimeter cabinets feature Green Soapstone with a full height backsplash behind the range.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel
Jonn Spradlin Design LLCJonn Spradlin Design LLC
This early Dave Wilcox House deserved respect when it came time to remodel the kitchen. All new cabinetry was either matching flat front, or matching sliding panels. Storage was increased and the homeowner had s very good eye towards color and wanted to mix midtones which absolutely worked, to respect the original design. All Photographs: Jonn Spradlin
Down on the Bayou Kitchen
Down on the Bayou Kitchen
Inspired by Nature Concrete TopsInspired by Nature Concrete Tops
Custom color concrete kitchen countertop made to blend with existing backsplash and cabinets that were not being replaced. A simple update that completely changed the look of this cozy kitchen.
Outdated Space Becomes IKEA Kitchen With Plenty of Flow
Outdated Space Becomes IKEA Kitchen With Plenty of Flow
INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGNINSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN
Opting to do the remodel themselves, the couple paired IKEA SEKTION cabinetry hardware with Mahogany Slab Cabinet Door/Drawer Fronts and Side Panels from Semihandmade and accented by IKEA BLANKETT aluminum handles. “The appeal for us with IKEA cabinetry was the modularity and cost. There’s so many combination options and we could install them ourselves,” she describes. They also chose IKEA’s FÖRBÄTTRA (now IRSTA) and STRÖMLINJE cabinet lighting system to highlight the IKEA NUTID slide-in range with gas cooktop and custom laminate countertops from Wilsonart, which feature a unique green color called Sprout. “We also did a white ceramic teardrop tile backsplash with silver sparkle grout,” she says.
Birch Slab Door Kitchen with Green Tile, Hypnose Stone Tops, and MCM Lighting
Birch Slab Door Kitchen with Green Tile, Hypnose Stone Tops, and MCM Lighting
Village Home StoresVillage Home Stores
A Davenport Quad Cities kitchen get remodeled featuring Mid Century Modern style lighting, Koch Birch slab Liberty cabinets in the Chestnut stain, unique pattern natural stone countertops, black hex tile floors, and white and green tiled backsplash. Kitchen remodeled start to finish by Village Home Stores.
Down on the Bayou Kitchen
Down on the Bayou Kitchen
Inspired by Nature Concrete TopsInspired by Nature Concrete Tops
Custom color concrete kitchen countertop made to blend with existing backsplash and cabinets that were not being replaced. A simple update that completely changed the look of this cozy kitchen.
Kitchen
Kitchen
The Boheme Home + LivingThe Boheme Home + Living
Installed wood-look porcelain tile throughout, ceiling fans and light fixtures, windows. Removed soffit in kitchen. Installed new cabinets, granite, backsplash, appliances. Repaired and repainted walls.
Kitchen in Tribeca Apartment, New York NY
Kitchen in Tribeca Apartment, New York NY
ArsightArsight
Delve into this airy kitchen design, a masterpiece by Arsight, nestled in the chic corners of Tribeca, New York. A celebration of elegance, it features a sweeping marble kitchen, complemented by an equally stunning marble backsplash. Adorning the walls, kitchen sconces cast a warm, inviting glow that highlights the sleek kitchen faucet and the undermount sink. A strategically placed window above the sink invites a flood of natural light, bringing a sense of freshness and openness to the space. This kitchen truly epitomizes the seamless blend of style and functionality.
Cornwall Holiday Home
Cornwall Holiday Home
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
Photo of a large retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, green worktops, exposed beams and feature lighting.
Bangor Historical Update- Featured on Northern Light EMMC's 2019 Kitchen Tour
Bangor Historical Update- Featured on Northern Light EMMC's 2019 Kitchen Tour
Anchor Design Co.Anchor Design Co.
The rear of this 1848 Italianate farmhouse was renovated in 2018 to expand the kitchen. The kitchen design was inspired by the Matisse painting “The Red Room”, a favorite of the homeowners, with its color palate and patterned wallpaper. The homeowners love to cook and designed the kitchen to maximize function and remain true to the period elements of the home, while taking their family’s needs into consideration. They added a command center, charging station, lots of counter/ storage space and a custom hutch with a butcher block counter to use as a baking station. The Kitchen cabinets feature Cherry, Crystal Cabinet Works, Inset, Framed Cabinetry with Breezewood Stain. The perimeter cabinets feature Green Soapstone with a full height backsplash behind the range.
Rift cut Oak Kitchen
Rift cut Oak Kitchen
Darby Kominik at Norfolk Kitchen and BathDarby Kominik at Norfolk Kitchen and Bath
Photo of a retro kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and green worktops.
1950's Mid Century COMPLETE home makeover!
1950's Mid Century COMPLETE home makeover!
Aesthetics Interiors IncAesthetics Interiors Inc
Photo of a large midcentury kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, multiple islands, grey floors and green worktops.
Birch Slab Door Kitchen with Green Tile, Hypnose Stone Tops, and MCM Lighting
Birch Slab Door Kitchen with Green Tile, Hypnose Stone Tops, and MCM Lighting
Village Home StoresVillage Home Stores
A Davenport Quad Cities kitchen get remodeled featuring Mid Century Modern style lighting, Koch Birch slab Liberty cabinets in the Chestnut stain, unique pattern natural stone countertops, black hex tile floors, and white and green tiled backsplash. Kitchen remodeled start to finish by Village Home Stores.
Merion Kitchen Remodel
Merion Kitchen Remodel
K T Highland, Inc.K T Highland, Inc.
This attractive island had a wine storage space on the back and space for 3 stools.
Photo of a large retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and green worktops.
Kitchen in Tribeca Apartment, New York NY
Kitchen in Tribeca Apartment, New York NY
ArsightArsight
Experience the fusion of luxury and function in this kitchen by Arsight, located in Tribeca, New York. At its heart lies a marble island, artfully illuminated by glass pendant lights, emanating an inviting warmth in the airy space. Custom shelving and sophisticated millwork blend seamlessly with the well-appointed woodwork, adding to the luxury of the wooden kitchen. The space is further accented by thoughtful interior styling with accessories, while the room's meticulous plasterwork elevates the overall aesthetic. It's not just a kitchen—it's a culinary sanctuary brimming with subtle opulence.
Kitchen
Kitchen
The Boheme Home + LivingThe Boheme Home + Living
Installed wood-look porcelain tile throughout, ceiling fans and light fixtures, windows. Removed soffit in kitchen. Installed new cabinets, granite, backsplash, appliances. Repaired and repainted walls.

Midcentury Kitchen with Green 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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