This modern kitchen update was a dream to work on. Every detail down to the lighting included inside the cabinets and drawers was well thought out executed by our team of designers, architects and builders. We are proud of the end result and more importantly our home owners are ecstatic and can't wait to spend every moment possible in their new mid century modern inspired kitchen.

Photos by Tina Witherspoon.
Open concept kitchen - large mid-century modern u-shaped light wood floor and wood ceiling open concept kitchen idea in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Josh Partee
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and white cabinets

A mid-century modern open floor plan is accentuated by the natural light coming from MI Windows and Doors windows and sliding glass doors. Windows serve as the backsplash of this sleek kitchen.

Constructed in two phases, this renovation, with a few small additions, touched nearly every room in this late ‘50’s ranch house. The owners raised their family within the original walls and love the house’s location, which is not far from town and also borders conservation land. But they didn’t love how chopped up the house was and the lack of exposure to natural daylight and views of the lush rear woods. Plus, they were ready to de-clutter for a more stream-lined look. As a result, KHS collaborated with them to create a quiet, clean design to support the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement. To transform the original ranch house, KHS proposed several significant changes that would make way for a number of related improvements. Proposed changes included the removal of the attached enclosed breezeway (which had included a stair to the basement living space) and the two-car garage it partially wrapped, which had blocked vital eastern daylight from accessing the interior. Together the breezeway and garage had also contributed to a long, flush front façade. In its stead, KHS proposed a new two-car carport, attached storage shed, and exterior basement stair in a new location. The carport is bumped closer to the street to relieve the flush front facade and to allow access behind it to eastern daylight in a relocated rear kitchen. KHS also proposed a new, single, more prominent front entry, closer to the driveway to replace the former secondary entrance into the dark breezeway and a more formal main entrance that had been located much farther down the facade and curiously bordered the bedroom wing. Inside, low ceilings and soffits in the primary family common areas were removed to create a cathedral ceiling (with rod ties) over a reconfigured semi-open living, dining, and kitchen space. A new gas fireplace serving the relocated dining area -- defined by a new built-in banquette in a new bay window -- was designed to back up on the existing wood-burning fireplace that continues to serve the living area. A shared full bath, serving two guest bedrooms on the main level, was reconfigured, and additional square footage was captured for a reconfigured master bathroom off the existing master bedroom. A new whole-house color palette, including new finishes and new cabinetry, complete the transformation. Today, the owners enjoy a fresh and airy re-imagining of their familiar ranch house. Photos by Katie Hutchison

Example of a large mid-century modern galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Photography: Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography.
Mid-sized mid-century modern u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, an island, a double-bowl sink, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a 1950s l-shaped light wood floor, exposed beam and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Portland with a drop-in sink, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and flat-panel cabinets

• Full Eichler Galley Kitchen Remodel • Updated finishes in a warm palette of white + gray • A home office was incorporated to provide additional functionality to the space. • Decorative Accessory Styling • General Contractor: CKM Construction • Custom Casework: Benicia Cabinets • Backsplash Tile: Artistic Tile • Countertop: Caesarstone • Induction Cooktop: GE Profile • Exhaust Hood: Zephyr • Wall Oven: Kitchenaid • Flush mount hardware pulls - Hafele • Leather + steel side chair - Frag • Engineered Wood Floor - Cos Nano Tech • Floor runner - Bolon • Vintage globe pendant light fixtures - provided by the owner

Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa M. Mills
Example of a mid-sized 1950s u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige countertops

While this kitchen is sleek, it has a welcoming warmth. The slab front cabinets keep the focus on other elements like marble slab backsplash and Lightology light fixture. A waterfall island counter tops anchors the room and adds another element for visual interest. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

This view shows the play of the different wood tones throughout the space. The different woods keep the eye moving and draw you into the inviting space. We love the classic Cherner counter stools. The nostalgic pendants create some fun and add sculptural interest. All track lighting was replaced and expanded by cutting through beams to create good task lighting for all kitchen surfaces.

Designer: Lindsay Brungardt Elegant mid-century modern kitchen with a bar, black lower cabinets, warm stained upper cabinets, black appliances, white porcelain tile backsplash, vaulted stained wood ceilings, and natural tone wood floors.

Photography: Viktor Ramos
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized 1950s galley light wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Cincinnati with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This project is also featured in Home & Design Magazine's Winter 2022 Issue
Example of a mid-sized 1950s l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, a peninsula 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

Large center island, medium color flat-panel lower drawers, and campground green upper cabinets.
Example of a large 1960s galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island