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Midcentury Kitchen with Stainless Steel Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Douglas Fir wood paneling on walls and upper cabinets, lower cabinets are stainless steel. Globe pendant lights from Cedar & Moss, Douglas fir wood ceiling with skylight, clerestory windows and oak wood floors, in mid-century-modern home renovation in Berkeley, California - Photo by Bruce Damonte.
Casa Teti - La semplicità che stupisce
Casa Teti - La semplicità che stupisce
Matteo MagnaboscoMatteo Magnabosco
La cucina ha uno sviluppo lineare e minimal con ante in acciaio inox e rivestimento in piastrelle quadrettate. Il tavolo è recupero con un piano in marmo.
Transitional metropolitan home
Transitional metropolitan home
Geneva Cabinet GalleryGeneva Cabinet Gallery
Photo of a large retro l-shaped kitchen pantry in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island, stainless steel appliances and a submerged sink.
Ashland, Oregon Outdoor Kitchen
Ashland, Oregon Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
According to the new owners, a great deal of focus was placed on the outside of the home. A large doorway fully opens to the outdoors, revealing a private open-air entertaining area with natural elements from the surrounding environment. Beautiful wood finishes found inside the home flow seamlessly into the covered outdoor space, which provides year-round usability. Anchored by a fully-functional outdoor kitchen, the refined materials and warm accents perfectly complement the timeless design of the K750HB Hybrid Fire Grill and stainless steel Signature Series cabinetry and appliances.
Outdoor oasis in Kohimarama
Outdoor oasis in Kohimarama
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Galaxy outdoor kitchen with bar fridge, BBQ and drawers
Small midcentury kitchen in Auckland with stainless steel cabinets and stainless steel worktops.
b&b M | 50mq
b&b M | 50mq
archiMADS | studio di architetturaarchiMADS | studio di architettura
Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Milan with a built-in sink, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, stainless steel appliances and cement flooring.
une longère de 210 m2 à Montreuil-Sous -Bois
une longère de 210 m2 à Montreuil-Sous -Bois
Isabelle Rouyer Architectures & DesignIsabelle Rouyer Architectures & Design
personaproduction.com : alexandre et emilie
Medium sized retro single-wall enclosed kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, composite countertops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, an island and blue floors.
Une cuisine qui a du style !
Une cuisine qui a du style !
Vision D'espaces / JULIEN CHAMBONVision D'espaces / JULIEN CHAMBON
Les carreaux de métro font fureur ces dernières années. Autrefois rétros, ils apportent du cachet aux cuisines d'aujourd'hui. Le style urbain moderne se transforme selon les associations de couleurs. Par exemple, avec du gris effet béton ciré, il devient 100% tendance. Dans cette cuisine, les propriétaires ont adopté le style urbain chic, grâce à une association de noir et de blanc. Le tout est mis en lumière par les spots encastrés sous les meubles hauts et les fines poignées en acier. Fonctionnelle, cette cuisine dispose de nombreux espaces de rangement optimisés ainsi que d'un coin snack pour deux personnes. Une belle cuisine, harmonieuse et lumineuse dans laquelle mes clients préparent désormais de bons petits plats ! Vous aussi, vous rêvez de transformer votre cuisine ? N’attendez plus, contactez-moi dès maintenant !
艶のある家
艶のある家
住工房プラスアルファ住工房プラスアルファ
オールステンレス仕上げのキッチンに磁器タイルを組み合わせたキッチン廻り。
Design ideas for a midcentury single-wall kitchen in Fukuoka with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
536 E North Hills Dr.
536 E North Hills Dr.
Windermere Real EstateWindermere Real Estate
Large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
West of the Trail
West of the Trail
Affinity Kitchen & Bath LLCAffinity Kitchen & Bath LLC
Affinity Kitchen & Bath, Sarasota
This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring, blue splashback, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
南千里の家４
南千里の家４
株式会社 平野玲以建築設計事務所株式会社 平野玲以建築設計事務所
キッチンはサンワカンパニーのグラッド４５
Design ideas for a retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and brown worktops.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Canadian Home StyleCanadian Home Style
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen pantry in Vancouver with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Ashland, Oregon Outdoor Kitchen
Ashland, Oregon Outdoor Kitchen
Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetKalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Not only do the homeowners have a grill with exceptional cooking capacity for large and small gatherings, the comprehensive design also eliminates the need to leave the party. This is made possible with the integration of fundamental kitchen components such as integrated storage cabinets, dual refrigerator drawers, an ice maker and waste and recycling units.
une longère de 210 m2 à Montreuil-Sous -Bois
une longère de 210 m2 à Montreuil-Sous -Bois
Isabelle Rouyer Architectures & DesignIsabelle Rouyer Architectures & Design
personaproduction.com : alexandre et emilie
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury single-wall enclosed kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, composite countertops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, an island and blue floors.
Une cuisine qui a du style !
Une cuisine qui a du style !
Vision D'espaces / JULIEN CHAMBONVision D'espaces / JULIEN CHAMBON
Les carreaux de métro font fureur ces dernières années. Autrefois rétros, ils apportent du cachet aux cuisines d'aujourd'hui. Le style urbain moderne se transforme selon les associations de couleurs. Par exemple, avec du gris effet béton ciré, il devient 100% tendance. Dans cette cuisine, les propriétaires ont adopté le style urbain chic, grâce à une association de noir et de blanc. Le tout est mis en lumière par les spots encastrés sous les meubles hauts et les fines poignées en acier. Fonctionnelle, cette cuisine dispose de nombreux espaces de rangement optimisés ainsi que d'un coin snack pour deux personnes. Une belle cuisine, harmonieuse et lumineuse dans laquelle mes clients préparent désormais de bons petits plats ! Vous aussi, vous rêvez de transformer votre cuisine ? N’attendez plus, contactez-moi dès maintenant !
Miele Electric Cooktop
Miele Electric Cooktop
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
This is an example of a small midcentury galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, composite countertops, black appliances, white splashback and porcelain flooring.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Peridot Home Improvements LLCPeridot Home Improvements LLC
Medium sized retro single-wall kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Sanderling
Sanderling
UserUser
SRQ Media Works
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.
キッチン
キッチン
株式会社AC15株式会社AC15
Inspiration for a medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Other with an island, a single-bowl sink, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, brown floors and a wallpapered ceiling.

Midcentury Kitchen with Stainless Steel 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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