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Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Yellow & Green
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Yellow & Green
Model RemodelModel Remodel
© Cindy Apple Photography
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
RJK Construction IncRJK Construction Inc
This craftsman kitchen borrows natural elements from architect and design icon, Frank Lloyd Wright. A slate backsplash, soapstone counters, and wood cabinetry is a perfect throwback to midcentury design. What ties this kitchen to present day design are elements such as stainless steel appliances and smart and hidden storage. This kitchen takes advantage of every nook and cranny to provide extra storage for pantry items and cookware.
Suzan and John's Kitchen Remodel
Suzan and John's Kitchen Remodel
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Agate Architecture LCC
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen/diner in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island and grey floors.
South Land Park
South Land Park
WOOL Design StudioWOOL Design Studio
Walnut cabinets, soapstone countertops, built-in oven hood with floating shelves.
Photo of a retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Potomac Mid-Century
Potomac Mid-Century
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Design ideas for a retro kitchen in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, blue floors and grey worktops.
Modern Ranch Home
Modern Ranch Home
Destination Eichler, LLCDestination Eichler, LLC
John Shum
Inspiration for a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, white floors, a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island.
West Seattle Rambler
West Seattle Rambler
Bristol Design and Construction LLCBristol Design and Construction LLC
Cory Holland
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets and soapstone worktops.
Wayland Deck House
Wayland Deck House
Hammond DesignHammond Design
Photo: Kyle Caldwell
Inspiration for a large retro galley kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
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.
UPPER EAST SIDE PRE WAR
UPPER EAST SIDE PRE WAR
Joshua David Home, LLCJoshua David Home, LLC
A sleek galley kitchen with a custom brass light fixture, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in banquette upholstered in soil, mildew and stain resistant fabrics.
Our Products
Our Products
Stone Concepts, Inc.Stone Concepts, Inc.
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and black worktops.
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Kitchen
RJK Construction IncRJK Construction Inc
This craftsman kitchen borrows natural elements from architect and design icon, Frank Lloyd Wright. A slate backsplash, soapstone counters, and wood cabinetry is a perfect throwback to midcentury design. What ties this kitchen to present day design are elements such as stainless steel appliances and smart and hidden storage. This kitchen takes advantage of every nook and cranny to provide extra storage for pantry items and cookware.
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.
West Seattle Rambler
West Seattle Rambler
Bristol Design and Construction LLCBristol Design and Construction LLC
Cory Holland
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets and soapstone worktops.
60's Kitchen/Family Room Reclaims Mid Mod Roots
60's Kitchen/Family Room Reclaims Mid Mod Roots
Harte Remodels, LLCHarte Remodels, LLC
Photo of a large retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Hillside MCM Residence
Hillside MCM Residence
Studio Bergtraun AIAStudio Bergtraun AIA
Treve Johnson
Large midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Belvedere Kitchen and Bath Remodel
Belvedere Kitchen and Bath Remodel
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
NW Architectural Photography, Designer Collaborative Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, green splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Suzan and John's Kitchen Remodel
Suzan and John's Kitchen Remodel
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Agate Architecture LCC
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen/diner in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island and grey floors.
Quintessential midcentury modern perfection
Quintessential midcentury modern perfection
Fran Loga - Redl KitchensFran Loga - Redl Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized retro galley open plan kitchen in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and black worktops.
Washington Park
Washington Park
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
Glass cabinets and a glass backsplash work together to brighten a kitchen space. From the street, this house once again appears essentially as it did when first design by Paul Hayden Kirk in 1955. Later modifications to the house were stripped away in this 2010 renovation, restoring the original spare, airy aesthetic. The west wing of the house was expanded, and the internal plan reorganized to provide for a more spacious kitchen and separate media room on the main floor, plus a new master suite above. photo by Ben Benschneider

Midcentury Kitchen with Soapstone 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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