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Midcentury Kitchen
Midcentury Kitchen
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback and an island.
Olathe MCM
Olathe MCM
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Photo of a midcentury single-wall kitchen/diner in Kansas City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring, an island, black floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living
Pomona Lake Kitchen + Living
TVL Creative Ltd.TVL Creative Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
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.
Haus of Clay
Haus of Clay
Fraley and CompanyFraley and Company
Clayhaus tile, marmoelum floors, panel ready dishwasher, *Big Chill Refrigerator*, and a fully embraced monochromatic color scheme. Schweitzer Creative
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain
Backsplash Gone Plaid
Backsplash Gone Plaid
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Design: Camille Henderson Davis // Photos: Jenna Peffley
Large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Mid-Century Modern White Galley Kitchen
Mid-Century Modern White Galley Kitchen
Jennifer Gustafson Interior DesignJennifer Gustafson Interior Design
• Full Eichler Galley Kitchen Remodel • Updated finishes in a warm palette of white + gray • A home office was incorporated to provide additional functionality to the space. • Decorative Accessory Styling • General Contractor: CKM Construction • Custom Casework: Benicia Cabinets • Backsplash Tile: Artistic Tile • Countertop: Caesarstone • Induction Cooktop: GE Profile • Exhaust Hood: Zephyr • Wall Oven: Kitchenaid • Flush mount hardware pulls - Hafele • Leather + steel side chair - Frag • Engineered Wood Floor - Cos Nano Tech • Floor runner - Bolon • Vintage globe pendant light fixtures - provided by the owner
Torch Modern Chic
Torch Modern Chic
Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By DawnPetoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn
Design ideas for a medium sized retro l-shaped kitchen/diner with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, engineered stone countertops and brown floors.
Sausage Tree Cottage at The Kampong Botanical Garden Miami
Sausage Tree Cottage at The Kampong Botanical Garden Miami
Interiors by Maite GrandaInteriors by Maite Granda
Our firm worked closely with the Junior League of Miami to raise funds for the women and children who benefit from the Junior League’s programming and scholarships. A group of designers participated in the project of renovating the main house as well as the cottages. We felt in love with the Sausage Tree Cottage Kitchen and instead of demolishing the old kitchen we wanted to preserve the actual beauty and bring the old space back to it is glamour. The St Charles cabinets were of great inspiration for us. We strongly believe in history preservation. Rolando Diaz Photography
Sylvan-Highlands, kitchen
Sylvan-Highlands, kitchen
Smithcraft Fine ConstructionSmithcraft Fine Construction
Mid-mod kitchen renovation featuring Clayhaus Ceramic's assorted circles.
This is an example of an expansive retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
PBH Colip House
PBH Colip House
PBH DesignPBH Design
This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with mosaic tiled splashback, multi-coloured splashback, light wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
NAVAJO
NAVAJO
UserUser
Kitchen/Great Room Lance Gerber, Nuvue Interactive, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and a breakfast bar.
West Hills Mid-Century Modern Remodel
West Hills Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLCAngie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
151 Kitchen Remodel
151 Kitchen Remodel
D&G ConstructionD&G Construction
This is a fully custom kitchen featuring natural wood custom cabinets, quartz waterfall countertops, a custom built vent hood, brick backsplash, build-in fridge and open shelving. This beautiful space was created for a master chef with mid-century modern a touch of rustic aesthetic.
Sunrise-Sunset House-kitchen design
Sunrise-Sunset House-kitchen design
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
Where culinary dreams come to life, elevate your space with a timeless design and impeccable craftsmanship. Tell us in the comments what is your favorite feature.
Diamond Kitchen
Diamond Kitchen
ARTOARTO
big and airy kitchen
Photo of a large midcentury galley kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Seattle Home Enhancement Lake City
Seattle Home Enhancement Lake City
Nathan C Chambers/AbodianNathan C Chambers/Abodian
Small retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with an island, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink and medium hardwood flooring.
Brentwood - Sullivan Canyon
Brentwood - Sullivan Canyon
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Tom Bonner Photography
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and orange worktops.
20th Century Denver
20th Century Denver
Watson & CoWatson & Co
Design ideas for a midcentury galley kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Midcentury Kitchen with Multi-coloured Splashback 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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