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Midcentury Kitchen with Quartz Worktops Ideas and Designs

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Interior Styling
Interior Styling
Danielle Lancaster InteriorsDanielle Lancaster Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized retro l-shaped kitchen in Manchester with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, light hardwood flooring, no island and white worktops.
kitchen 126
kitchen 126
Savvy KitchensSavvy Kitchens
Photo of a large retro u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, glass tiled splashback and cement flooring.
Rosenwald House
Rosenwald House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This remodel of a mid century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940’s. By the time the house was built, modernism had evolved from the Gropius era, to incorporate the rural vibe of Lincoln with spectacular exposed wooden beams and deep overhangs. The design rejects the traditional New England house with its enclosing wall and inward posture. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of its rural setting. Photo by: Nat Rae Photography
Northcote House
Northcote House
Into interior designInto interior design
Large midcentury galley kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops and a feature wall.
The Greenhills House
The Greenhills House
Turn DesignTurn Design
Kitchen Built Photo
Large midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature
Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
The homeowner's love of cooking and entertaining were hugely important in the design. As such, every cabinet was outfitted and accessorized to maximize efficiency. Inserts such as this spice drawer organizer make cooking and entertaining a breeze.
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, integrated appliances, cement flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and white 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/
Project Sanford
Project Sanford
Lisa Kooistra DesignsLisa Kooistra Designs
Main floor design and renovation project in downtown Burlington. Kitchen design, dining room and sunroom.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro kitchen in Toronto with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, black floors and white worktops.
Millionaire's Row Craftsman Estate
Millionaire's Row Craftsman Estate
Current DesignedCurrent Designed
We completely overhauled the drab, sad and dark kitchen into this custom designed modern, yet traditional chef's kitchen. It is perfect for entertaining, hosting gatherings and cooking everything you have ever dreamed of.
Mid Century With A Twist
Mid Century With A Twist
Community Builders, LLCCommunity Builders, LLC
Opened up the tiny closed off kitchen to the living space. Added new large window in the kitchen, new hardwood flooring, lighting, cabinets (Bellmont), quartz counter tops, new exterior door, paint and appliances. Added new floor, lighting and cabinets in the laundry room.
Sunnyvale Eichler Kitchen
Sunnyvale Eichler Kitchen
European Cabinets & Design StudiosEuropean Cabinets & Design Studios
Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.
Mid Century Modern Sea Pearl House
Mid Century Modern Sea Pearl House
Aria Stone GalleryAria Stone Gallery
Needless to say, this kitchen is a cook’s dream. With an oversized peninsula, there is plenty of space to create tasteful confections. They added another element of interest to their design by mitering the edges of their countertop, creating the look of a thicker slab and adding a nice focal point to the space. Pulling the whole look together, they complemented the sea pearl quartzite countertop beautifully with the use of grey subway tile.
Dexter Residence
Dexter Residence
Stuart Sampley ArchitectStuart Sampley Architect
Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Druid Hills Mid Century Modern
Druid Hills Mid Century Modern
Alair Homes DecaturAlair Homes Decatur
Designed & Built by Renewal Design-Build. RenewalDesignBuild.com Photography by: Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with quartz worktops, yellow splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.
Lauren Brandwein
Lauren Brandwein
Rock House DesignRock House Design
Jessamyn Harris Photography Master Touch Construction
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz worktops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature
Mid Century Modern Kitchen that's Connected to Nature
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This kitchen is a celebration of the beauty you'll find in stone and wood. Natural walnut cabinets, quartzite stone countertops and backsplash with dramatic veining, and natural travertine floors brought this vision for the kitchen to life. Large windows in the kitchen highlight the beautiful outdoor area and bring the outdoors in.
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, integrated appliances, cement flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Multi-Generational
Multi-Generational
BKD InteriorsBKD Interiors
A beautiful antique console table was integrated into the design of the kitchen island to create a coffee bar with custom shelving to display the client's pottery collection.
Kitchen Remodel Round Rock
Kitchen Remodel Round Rock
Matterhorn Development Co.Matterhorn Development Co.
Custom built kitchen. Kitchen cabinets and kitchen island with custom cuts and finishes. Barrack green on the cabinets while the infinity white leathered quartzite counter top sits on top with the same custom cut. 7FT Kitchen island with built in shelves. Storage, hidden compartments and accessible outlets were built in as well. Back splash Anthology Mystic Glass: Tradewind Mix

Midcentury Kitchen with Quartz 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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