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Midcentury Kitchen with Marble Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Cornwall Holiday Home
Cornwall Holiday Home
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
Stunning Pluck Kitchen in soft green with marble worktops and feature lighting.
Inspiration for a large midcentury 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.
San Elijo - Project
San Elijo - Project
ProPacific Builders, Inc.ProPacific Builders, Inc.
Medium sized retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Montclair Sanctuary
Montclair Sanctuary
Tina Montemayor DesignTina Montemayor Design
Small retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Atlantic Beach - Mid Century Modern Remodel
Atlantic Beach - Mid Century Modern Remodel
Kitchen Envy, Inc.Kitchen Envy, Inc.
Midcentury kitchen/diner in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood flooring and white worktops.
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Inspiration for a retro kitchen in Orange County with marble worktops, multiple islands and grey worktops.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
GRANT WHITE DESIGN LTDGRANT WHITE DESIGN LTD
Photo of a medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Kitchen from Living Room. Photo by Clark Dugger
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and metallic splashback.
Kensington Mid-Century Addition/Renovation
Kensington Mid-Century Addition/Renovation
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Salt Lake Mid Mod
Salt Lake Mid Mod
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Fully custom kitchen remodel with red marble countertops, red Fireclay tile backsplash, white Fisher + Paykel appliances, and a custom wrapped brass vent hood. Pendant lights by Anna Karlin, styling and design by cityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Ewald Terrace Home Addition
Ewald Terrace Home Addition
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
Photo of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
This is an example of a large retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Design ideas for a large retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, marble worktops and beige floors.
Mid Century Modern Kitchen - Glen Ellyn, IL
Mid Century Modern Kitchen - Glen Ellyn, IL
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This large open concept kitchen and dining space was created by removing a load bearing wall between the old kitchen and a porch area. The new porch was insulated and incorporated into the overall space. The kitchen remodel was part of a whole house remodel so new quarter sawn oak flooring, a vaulted ceiling, windows and skylights were added. A large calcutta marble topped island takes center stage. It houses a 5’ galley workstation - a sink that provides a convenient spot for prepping, serving, entertaining and clean up. A 36” induction cooktop is located directly across from the island for easy access. Two appliance garages on either side of the cooktop house small appliances that are used on a daily basis. Honeycomb tile by Ann Sacks and open shelving along the cooktop wall add an interesting focal point to the room. Antique mirrored glass faces the storage unit housing dry goods and a beverage center. “I chose details for the space that had a bit of a mid-century vibe that would work well with what was originally a 1950s ranch. Along the way a previous owner added a 2nd floor making it more of a Cape Cod style home, a few eclectic details felt appropriate”, adds Klimala. The wall opposite the cooktop houses a full size fridge, freezer, double oven, coffee machine and microwave. “There is a lot of functionality going on along that wall”, adds Klimala. A small pull out countertop below the coffee machine provides a spot for hot items coming out of the ovens. The rooms creamy cabinetry is accented by quartersawn white oak at the island and wrapped ceiling beam. The golden tones are repeated in the antique brass light fixtures. “This is the second kitchen I’ve had the opportunity to design for myself. My taste has gotten a little less traditional over the years, and although I’m still a traditionalist at heart, I had some fun with this kitchen and took some chances. The kitchen is super functional, easy to keep clean and has lots of storage to tuck things away when I’m done using them. The casual dining room is fabulous and is proving to be a great spot to linger after dinner. We love it!” Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | TX
Palka Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | TX
FlooretFlooret
Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Earthy Mackay House
Earthy Mackay House
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.
Upper West Side | Agile Renovation
Upper West Side | Agile Renovation
BolsterBolster
Kitchen renovation in a pre-war apartment on the Upper West Side
This is an example of a small midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Atlantic Beach - Mid Century Modern Remodel
Atlantic Beach - Mid Century Modern Remodel
Kitchen Envy, Inc.Kitchen Envy, Inc.
Retro kitchen/diner in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
24th Ave
24th Ave
Martinkovic Milford ArchitectsMartinkovic Milford Architects
This is an example of a large retro kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, an island, white worktops, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Washington DC - Mid Century Modern with a Contemporary Flare - Kitchen
Washington DC - Mid Century Modern with a Contemporary Flare - Kitchen
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathJennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
Washington DC - Mid Century Modern with a Contemporary Flare - Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer and #ScottStultz4JenniferGilmer in Washington, D.C Photography by Keith Miller Keiana Photography http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/portfolio-view/mid-century-kitchen-washington-dc/
Morrison Ave
Morrison Ave
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and beige floors.

Midcentury Kitchen with Marble 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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