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Midcentury Kitchen with Multiple Islands Ideas and Designs

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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.
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Utah Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Space Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
Valley Club Mid-Century
Valley Club Mid-Century
DD Ford ConstructionDD Ford Construction
Large midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Santa Barbara with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
First Floor Open Concept in Baltimore County
First Floor Open Concept in Baltimore County
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
Open concept kitchen remodel.
This is an example of a medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, multiple islands, brown floors and beige worktops.
Classic Urban
Classic Urban
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
This is a wonderful mid century modern with the perfect color mix of furniture and accessories. Built by Classic Urban Homes Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery
Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel
Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
The open concept kitchen creates a perfect flow throughout the main living space, connecting all guests in one space.
This is an example of an expansive retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, multiple islands, grey floors and white worktops.
Playful Arrangement
Playful Arrangement
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
Design ideas for a large retro single-wall kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Our client’s goal was to open up the kitchen to the living room area for multiple reasons, two of which were to create an open and inviting kitchen experience, and also to bring their beautiful view of the waterways surrounding their hilltop perch all the way into the living room area. They wanted to maximize cabinet storage as well as counter space. They also wanted to have a dedicated wet bar area. We wanted to preserve the existing wood ceiling, so we had to get creative with lighting solutions as well as the vent hood. That's why you'll see cable lights, sconces and toe kick lighting to maximize the light. The range hood has an asymmetric design because we wanted to center the cooktop on the island without touching the ceiling to move the range hood. In order to maximize the views, add storage and maintain enough space for the dining table, there are shallow base cabinets along the exterior wall. We also added a new doorway into the bedroom area for privacy which had the added benefit of giving the dining room new purpose as an entertainment area. We included a wet bar with open and display shelving, two wine fridges and storage.
Heritage Range Inside Laurie March's Renovated 100 Year Old Los Angeles Home
Heritage Range Inside Laurie March's Renovated 100 Year Old Los Angeles Home
BertazzoniBertazzoni
Designer Laurie March transformed her 100 year old home's kitchen into a space that acknowledges the roots of its past while laying a stunning foundation to bring the outside, in. The Heritage Series' iconic lines bring an undeniably classic look to any kitchen. This range becomes the protagonist to the design, as it is adorned with real gold finials from Collezione Metalli. Explore the full kitchen.
A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL
A Haberdasher's Hideaway In Skåne, Sweden by deVOL
deVOL KitchensdeVOL Kitchens
Large retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, pink splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood flooring, multiple islands, white floors, pink worktops and a wood ceiling.
Marble Island Countertop
Marble Island Countertop
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Kitchen farm sinks, double kitchen islands, pendant lighting, and wood flooring.
Photo of an expansive midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, multiple islands, multicoloured worktops, a belfast sink, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Modern Walnut Kitchen
Modern Walnut Kitchen
TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.
Inspiration for a large retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and multiple islands.
GREENWICH CT - Mid-Century Modern
GREENWICH CT - Mid-Century Modern
DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & CabinetryDEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry
The clients loved their newly purchased, quiet, and secluded home, but it needed a full renovation. As the homeowners are avid chefs, the design and intelligent usage plan for the new kitchen took top priority. They were inspired by a visit to the DEANE showroom displays and selected a sleek, modern style without hardware for their midcentury, Italian modern update. High gloss, lacquer cabinets in a soft grey add warmth to the room, and all cabinets and drawers are opened either via channel pulls or touch-operated. To keep the quartzite countertops clean and free of clutter, the drawers were customized to include knife inserts, silverware dividers, and spices out of sight with a cooking utensil drawer right below the range and a pull-out cabinet underneath the sink to give easy access to cleaning supplies. The patinaed stainless steel island with distressed, wire-brushed cabinets acts as both an area for eating as well as entertaining, with storage designed for serving platters. Appliance garages flank the cooktop counter areas, and the detail at the bottom of the custom hood echos the channel pulls. Refrigerated beverage drawers and contemporary SubZero/Wolf model appliances complete the space, with the single slab, seamless backsplash providing a dramatic focal point. The designer loves how the mixture of stainless steel and high gloss lacquer makes the room so stunning.
Glen Haven Residence
Glen Haven Residence
Ponciano DesignPonciano Design
Large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, multiple islands and beige splashback.
414 Fall Creek Drive
414 Fall Creek Drive
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Inspiration for a retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Maple Cabinets
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Maple Cabinets
Sierra Custom Kitchens, Inc.Sierra Custom Kitchens, Inc.
Request Cabinet Quote These beautiful cherry veneer cabinets are made by Brookhaven, and the countertops are made by Silestone. This kitchen won third place in their national design contest.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A two-level island creates an eat-in casual eating area where the family can interact with each other. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Classic Urban
Classic Urban
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
This is a wonderful mid century modern with the perfect color mix of furniture and accessories. Built by Classic Urban Homes Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery
Plano | Lakeside on Preston | Kitchen
Plano | Lakeside on Preston | Kitchen
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
Mid-century modern kitchen and butler's pantry by Kitchen Design Concepts in Dallas, TX. This kitchen features Ultra Craft Rift Cut Oak (vertical) with a Natural finish in the Slab door style, Pratt & Larsen 3x8 "Metallic C602" tile backsplash in a straight lay, 3cm Cambria Bellingham countertops, Daltile Exquisite Ivory 12x24 porcelain floor tiles layed in a brick pattern, Blanco sinks, and appliances from Dacor including a 54" wall hood and 36" gas cooktop. Photo Credit: Unique Exposure Photography
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Design ideas for an expansive retro open plan kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, brown floors and multiple islands.

Midcentury Kitchen with Multiple Islands 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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