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Midcentury Kitchen with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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.
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
A Modern Kitchen for a Retreat in the Woods
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.
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.
Vada Drive
Vada Drive
The Burke CompanyThe Burke Company
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, engineered stone countertops, window splashback, slate flooring and black floors.
Franklin Hills Midcentury
Franklin Hills Midcentury
Parson ArchitectureParson Architecture
Photos by Michael McNamara, Shooting LA
Medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, a double-bowl sink, orange splashback and an island.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Chuckanut BuildersChuckanut Builders
We love a nice galley kitchen! This beauty has custom white oak cabinetry, slate tile flooring, white quartz countertops and a hidden pocket door.
Medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, no island, grey floors, white worktops and medium wood cabinets.
Calistoga Retro
Calistoga Retro
RMS DESIGNSRMS DESIGNS
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and no island.
Mid-century Modern Kitchen
Mid-century Modern Kitchen
Dream Kitchens, Inc.Dream Kitchens, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley enclosed kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, no island and blue floors.
Dogwood Ct
Dogwood Ct
Valia DesignValia Design
This is an example of a medium sized retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, slate flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and integrated appliances.
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.
31541 Ashworth Road
31541 Ashworth Road
Pure Style by Jerry BussanmasPure Style by Jerry Bussanmas
Rustic modern
This is an example of a large retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and an island.
Bull Mountain Residence
Bull Mountain Residence
Allee Architecture + Design, LLCAllee Architecture + Design, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in Bridgeport with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and an island.
Mod McElroy
Mod McElroy
STUDIOrobert jamiesonSTUDIOrobert jamieson
Inspiration for a retro kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Dogwood Ct
Dogwood Ct
Valia DesignValia Design
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, slate flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.
Mod McElroy
Mod McElroy
STUDIOrobert jamiesonSTUDIOrobert jamieson
Inspiration for a retro kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, slate flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Aspen Alps Condominiums U105
Aspen Alps Condominiums U105
Menendez Architects PCMenendez Architects PC
The contrasting ceiling treatment above the dining table/island anchors the eating area in the space.
Design ideas for a small retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring and an island.
Kenilworth Asheville Renovation
Kenilworth Asheville Renovation
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
This mid-century mountain modern home was originally designed in the early 1950s. The house has ample windows that provide dramatic views of the adjacent lake and surrounding woods. The current owners wanted to only enhance the home subtly, not alter its original character. The majority of exterior and interior materials were preserved, while the plan was updated with an enhanced kitchen and master suite. Added daylight to the kitchen was provided by the installation of a new operable skylight. New large format porcelain tile and walnut cabinets in the master suite provided a counterpoint to the primarily painted interior with brick floors.
Modern Maplewood -
Modern Maplewood -
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Kitchen renovation took into account the owners collections of original mid century modern furnishings. Globe Lighting fixtures were recycled from a building being demolished in the area and used in several areal of the home. A wall toaster remains as a relic of days gone by.
School House Lane Kitchen
School House Lane Kitchen
Jordan and Son's Construction, LLCJordan and Son's Construction, LLC
Medium sized retro kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, a breakfast bar, black floors, black worktops and soapstone worktops.
Calistoga Retro
Calistoga Retro
RMS DESIGNSRMS DESIGNS
Inspiration for a medium sized retro galley enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and no island.

Midcentury Kitchen with Slate Flooring 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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