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Midcentury Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Allandale Mid-Century Remodel
Allandale Mid-Century Remodel
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Kitchen
Inspiration for a medium sized retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
McDowell Mountain - Mid Century Modern
McDowell Mountain - Mid Century Modern
Kitchens by Good GuysKitchens by Good Guys
In this kitchen up in Desert Mountain, we provided all of the cabinetry, countertops and backsplash to create the Mid Century Modern style for our clients remodel. The transformation is substantial compared to the size and layout it was before, making it more linear and doubling in size. For the perimeter we have white skinny shaker cabinetry with pops of Hickory wood to add some warmth and a seamless countertop backsplash. The island features painted black cabinetry with the skinny shaker style for some contrast and is over 14' long with enough seating for 8 people. In the fireplace bar area, we have also the black cabinetry with a fun pop of color for the backsplash tile along with honed black granite countertops. The selection choices of painted cabinetry, wood tones, gold metals, concrete flooring and furniture selections carry the style throughout and brings in great texture, contrast and warmth.
Concord Kitchen Renovation - Edina
Concord Kitchen Renovation - Edina
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Builder: Thompson Construction, Dorian Thompson Interior Design: Cotton Seed Designs, Gabe Lindberg Floor Plan: Cotton Seed Designs, Gabe Lindberg Photography: Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel and Bathroom
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel and Bathroom
Murray Lampert Design, Build, RemodelMurray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Photo of a medium sized retro kitchen/diner in San Diego with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.
The Alpine House
The Alpine House
Arrow Point DesignArrow Point Design
Full updated kitchen! We took this kitchen out of the 60's and brought it into the 2019. Custom painted navy blue island is Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue. Modern open shelves with antique brass brackets. Antique brass cabinet pulls and kitchen faucet give this kitchen some warmth. New laminate floors. White wall color is Sherwin Williams snowbound.
Westover Hills Kitchen
Westover Hills Kitchen
Modern Traditions Interior Design LLCModern Traditions Interior Design LLC
A full kitchen renovation for this family that likes to cook and entertain often. The new peninsula created more counter space and the built in bench around the existing radiator maximized seating for entertaining. Ceramic herringbone tile, shaker cabinets and honed granite made this new kitchen feel a part of the original home. Photo credits: Eastman Creative
Village Kitchen
Village Kitchen
Sander and Sons Kitchen and BathSander and Sons Kitchen and Bath
Warren Jordan
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
California Kitchen Gets Mid-Century Remodel
California Kitchen Gets Mid-Century Remodel
Blinds.comBlinds.com
This navy and gold mid-century style kitchen was remodeled by Brittany of BrittanyMakes. She expanded her wall to make a more open space, and used Blinds.com's Signature Roman Shades in Camden Dark Storm to match the mid-century style for her windows. To learn more about her remodel, you may read her post here: http://www.brittanymakes.com/2015/06/15/navy-gold-white-kitchen-reveal/
Retro Kitchen Remodel
Retro Kitchen Remodel
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen remodel. We Designed and laid the floors ourselves!
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with white cabinets, laminate countertops, white appliances, shaker cabinets, lino flooring, a double-bowl sink, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Toyran
Toyran
KITCHEN CREATIONS LTDKITCHEN CREATIONS LTD
Large retro kitchen/diner in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel and Bathroom
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel and Bathroom
Murray Lampert Design, Build, RemodelMurray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury kitchen/diner in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.
Matson-Ehrman
Matson-Ehrman
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
The homeowners, who were expecting their first child, were interested in expanding their current 2 bedroom/2 bathroom house for their growing family. They also wanted to retain the character of their 1940 era inside-the-beltline home. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker worked with the clients on several design options to meet their list of requirements. The final plan includes adding 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a new dining room, and sunroom. The existing kitchen and dining rooms were remodeled to create a new central kitchen with a large walk-in pantry with sink. The custom aqua color of the kitchen cabinets recalls period turquoise kitchens. The exterior of the home was updated with paint and a new standing-seam metal roof to complete the remodel. Wood Wise provided all design. Kathy Walker designed the cabinet plan and assisted homeowners with all showroom selections. Stuart Jones Photography
Custom open shelving
Custom open shelving
INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGNINSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN
The open shelving was custom-built by Stacey’s husband to hold maximum weight. Stacey wanted to maintain some of the freedom of the door-free cabinets in the previous kitchen. The corner shelves hold items in frequent rotation so they never have a chance to get dusty.
Summit Kitchen Reno
Summit Kitchen Reno
Dusted BlvdDusted Blvd
Taryn Schumacher
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, a breakfast bar, a belfast sink, grey cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Mid-Century Dala Kitchen
Mid-Century Dala Kitchen
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
This is an example of a small retro enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, black floors and white worktops.
Juanita Heights Remodel
Juanita Heights Remodel
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
The white-on-white look in this kitchen creates a clean and bright space. The elongated hexagon is a classic look with a midcentury and playful flare. Architecture and interior design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com
Jacobs Condo Do-Over
Jacobs Condo Do-Over
Robin Davis InteriorsRobin Davis Interiors
We couldn't change out the cabinets or black granite at this time so we upgraded the hardware to matte black and added an awesome backsplash where there once was none. The trapezoidal design of the handmade tiles created an opportunity to play with varying colors that could be found throughout the home's art and furnishings. We laid it out piece by piece in order to achieve the one of a kind and organic feel to its design.
Littleton Kitchen Remodel
Littleton Kitchen Remodel
MOTIF Design Solutions, LLCMOTIF Design Solutions, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Mid-century Modern Kitchen
Mid-century Modern Kitchen
Soko DesignSoko Design
Design ideas for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Vintage Charm
Vintage Charm
Rhoads Design & ConstructionRhoads Design & Construction
Photography by Starboard & Port of Springfield, Missouri.
Small midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, white floors and white worktops.

Midcentury Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets 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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