Danny Piassick
Huge 1950s porcelain tile and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

CJ South
Inspiration for a small mid-century modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Detroit with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Tired of the original, segmented floor plan of their midcentury home, this young family was ready to make a big change. Inspired by their beloved collection of Heath Ceramics tableware and needing an open space for the family to gather to do homework, make bread, and enjoy Friday Pizza Night…a new kitchen was born. Interior Architecture. Removal of one wall that provided a major obstruction, but no structure, resulted in connection between the family room, dining room, and kitchen. The new open plan allowed for a large island with seating and better flow in and out of the kitchen and garage. Interior Design. Vertically stacked, handmade tiles from Heath Ceramics in Ogawa Green wrap the perimeter backsplash with a nod to midcentury design. A row of white oak slab doors conceal a hidden exhaust hood while offering a sleek modern vibe. Shelves float just below to display beloved tableware, cookbooks, and cherished souvenirs.

The original opening between the kitchen and the front entry was closed to create a U-shaped kitchen, open to the living area. Photography by Ehlen Creative.

cabinets made by Kerf Design site built hanging shelves Contractor: Blue Spruce Construction
Example of a mid-century modern kitchen design in Denver with open cabinets and light wood cabinets

Teak veneer with white lacquered half-deep wall cabinets. Backsplash tile is actually 3-dimensional
Mid-sized 1950s galley porcelain tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, no island and white countertops

photos by Eric Roth
Example of a mid-century modern u-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and no island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized 1950s u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and white countertops

Inspiration for a large mid-century modern l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

Inspiration for a large 1960s l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-century modern light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Orange County with marble countertops, two islands, white countertops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and paneled appliances

With a grand total of 1,247 square feet of living space, the Lincoln Deck House was designed to efficiently utilize every bit of its floor plan. This home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car detached garage and boasts an impressive great room, whose soaring ceilings and walls of glass welcome the outside in to make the space feel one with nature.

Kitchens are a part of our personality. Sophisticated yet so simple. The cabinets are maple with nothing but a natural finish. Highlighting the beautiful character of maple wood. Slab doors on frameless construction. Simple hardware and a long butcher block island. Tile that really draws your eye to the shelves. The white tile on the range wall sets the stage to admire the hood. Designed by Jean Thompson for DDK Kitchen Design Group. Photographs @michaelakaskel

Build: Jackson Design Build. Designer: Kruger Architecture. Photography: Krogstad Photography
Example of a small mid-century modern kitchen design in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Shane Baker
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo by Leslie Schwartz Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s galley linoleum floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, orange backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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.

©Teague Hunziker
Inspiration for a small 1960s galley porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops