Mid-Century Modern Home Design Ideas
Rockwood Cabinetry
Remodel by Cornerstone Construction Services LLC
Interior Design by Maison Inc.
David Papazian Photography
Example of a mid-sized 1950s galley laundry room design in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops and a side-by-side washer/dryer
Example of a mid-sized 1950s galley laundry room design in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops and a side-by-side washer/dryer
The Design Gallery
Kitchen - mid-sized 1960s u-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam kitchen idea in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Inspiration for a large 1960s u-shaped cement tile floor and multicolored floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops
Northwest Native Landscapes LLC
Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.
Haven Design and Construction
The laundry area of this Mid Century Modern Home was originally located in the garage. So, the team took a portion of the garage and enclosed it to create a spacious new laundry, mudroom and walk in pantry area. Glass geometric accent tile provides a playful touch, while porcelain terrazzo patterned floor tile provides durability while honoring the mid century design.
Black Dog Building
Example of a mid-century modern green tile and ceramic tile single-sink bathroom design in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white countertops and a floating vanity
Breathe Design Studio
Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom.
The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space.
In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space.
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Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/
To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch
M Gooden Design
Photo: Roy Aguilar
Example of a large 1950s backyard deck design in Dallas with a fireplace and no cover
Example of a large 1950s backyard deck design in Dallas with a fireplace and no cover
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants.
With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it!
Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we!
Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt
Mid-sized 1950s formal medium tone wood floor living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a standard fireplace
Libbie Holmes Photography
Mid Century Living room with vintage furniture and orange sofa
Example of a mid-century modern living room design in Denver with a hanging fireplace
Example of a mid-century modern living room design in Denver with a hanging fireplace
Denise Mazan
This home was created for a sweet family that escaped a domestic violence situation and became homeless. She is a single, working mother of two little girls ages 3 and 5 years old. When I met them they had just gotten their apartment and were living in it with literally nothing, no beds, no furniture, not even dishes. They lived that way for over two months while I pulled together donations from everyone I knew working with @penandnapking.org. We couldn't have done it without the most generous donations from @polyandbark, @lampsplus and @thepaintlab, plus all of the amazing volunteers.
BLAINE architects
Jean Bai, Konstrukt Photo
Mid-century modern open concept vinyl floor and white floor living room library photo in San Francisco with brown walls, no fireplace and no tv
Mid-century modern open concept vinyl floor and white floor living room library photo in San Francisco with brown walls, no fireplace and no tv
Cathie Hong Interiors
This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.
Susan Yeley Homes
Our poster project for The Three P's, this small midcentury home south of campus has great bones but lacked vibrancy - a je ne sais quoi that the clients were searching to savoir once and for all. SYI worked with them to nail down a design direction and furniture plan, and they decided to invest in the big-impact items first: built-ins and lighting and a fresh paint job that included a beautiful deep blue-green line around the windows. The vintage rug was an Etsy score at an awesome price, but only after the client spent months scouring options and sources online that matched the vision and dimensions of the plan. A good year later, the West Elm sofa went on sale, so the client took advantage; some time after that, they painted the kitchen, created the drop zone / bench area, and rounded out the room with occasional tables and accessories. Their lesson: in patience, and details, there is beauty.
Photography by Gina Rogers Photography
Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants.
With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate.
Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil.
Photography by: http://www.coreenschmidt.com/
Core Home Solutions, Inc.
Mid-century modern kitchen design featuring:
- Kraftmaid Vantage cabinets (Barnet Golden Lager) with quartersawn maple slab fronts and tab cabinet pulls
- Island Stone Wave glass backsplash tile
- White quartz countertops
- Thermador range and dishwasher
- Cedar & Moss mid-century brass light fixtures
- Concealed undercabinet plug mold receptacles
- Undercabinet LED lighting
- Faux-wood porcelain tile for island paneling
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