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Midcentury Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Sacramento Mid-century Ranch
Sacramento Mid-century Ranch
UserUser
Midcentury kitchen in Sacramento with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Winterset
Winterset
EastWing ArchitectsEastWing Architects
Photography by Coral Dove
Large retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Baltimore with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Eclectic Kitchen Remodel
Eclectic Kitchen Remodel
rHomes Design & RemodelingrHomes Design & Remodeling
Photo of a midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Quonset Renovation
Quonset Renovation
MTM Woodworking & DesignMTM Woodworking & Design
Open Plan unique Quonset Kitchen
This is an example of a large retro galley kitchen in Providence with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood flooring, an island and black floors.
Tueting kitchen
Tueting kitchen
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
Stuart Jones Photography
Medium sized retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring and an island.
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation
Greyslate Building Group LLCGreyslate Building Group LLC
Complete kitchen renovation on mid century modern home
This is an example of a medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey floors.
MIDTOWN REMODEL
MIDTOWN REMODEL
HUNTINGTON IDHUNTINGTON ID
Kitchen in this midcentury home remodeled with extra storage in this butler's pantry.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, terracotta flooring, an island, red floors and white worktops.
Sunny Hills Residence
Sunny Hills Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Kitchen with breakfast nook and pantry. Photo by Clark Dugger
Design ideas for a large retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, black splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island 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
Kitchens
Kitchens
Moehl Millwork, Inc.Moehl Millwork, Inc.
Moehl Millwork provided cabinetry made by Waypoint Living Spaces for this kitchen. The cabinets are stained honey on maple. The door series is 650.
Photo of a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
Scandinavian Inspired Family Home - Front Entrance, Kitchen & Dining Room
Scandinavian Inspired Family Home - Front Entrance, Kitchen & Dining Room
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
Our goal on this project was to make the main floor of this lovely early 20th century home in a popular Vancouver neighborhood work for a growing family of four. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with windows and skylights, an efficient layout, some carefully selected furniture pieces and a soft colour palette that lends a light and playful feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends and hang out as a family. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.
Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen
Mid-Century Fabulous Kitchen
Tricia Hauser TidemannTricia Hauser Tidemann
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, green floors and brown worktops.
Historical Home, Modern Family
Historical Home, Modern Family
Georgia Zikas DesignGeorgia Zikas Design
Open plan, spacious living. Honoring 1920’s architecture with a collected look.
Inspiration for a retro kitchen/diner in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Kitchen in San Diego
Kitchen in San Diego
CairnsCraft Design & RemodelCairnsCraft Design & Remodel
Photo of a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen/diner in San Diego with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
4th Street Bungalow
4th Street Bungalow
Blythe InteriorsBlythe Interiors
Medium sized retro galley kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Project Onyx
Project Onyx
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Mid-Century Modern Cabin
Mid-Century Modern Cabin
MYRA StudioMYRA Studio
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops and a wood ceiling.
Whole Rowhome Remodel in Hampden
Whole Rowhome Remodel in Hampden
Charleene's Houses, LLCCharleene's Houses, LLC
We always love undertaking a whole home remodeling project -- especially one where the clients had looked for years for their perfect home, and not having found it, decided to stay where they are and turn their space into their ULTIMATE dream home. And we were more than happy to oblige!
Mid-Century Dream
Mid-Century Dream
Monarch Kitchen Design StudioMonarch Kitchen Design Studio
This beautiful Mid-Century was in desperate need of updating in both form and function. Keeping the original ceilings (which had a slope we needed to mind) helped keep the 50's style. The two tone made it so that the kitchen was broken up instead of being one very long white kitchen. Adding the windows on the exterior wall completely brightened up the space too.
Midtown Update
Midtown Update
Renovation and Construction ServicesRenovation and Construction Services
View from dining into kitchen. This use to be just an upper cabinet but open shelving and a cubby above with a square crown detail really showcases what an update can do to an area. LED lights are recessed into the open shelving.

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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