Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Ideas

Beautiful, expansive Midcentury Modern family home located in Dover Shores, Newport Beach, California. This home was gutted to the studs, opened up to take advantage of its gorgeous views and designed for a family with young children. Every effort was taken to preserve the home's integral Midcentury Modern bones while adding the most functional and elegant modern amenities. Photos: David Cairns, The OC Image
Intérieur de l’îlot en bois - lucie_lavoie

Kitchen - 1960s light wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
That tile back splash is everything! - cocobear13

What started solely as a master bath project soon spiraled into working with the homeowners to redefine and remodel most of this split level home. Opening things up in the kitchen not only helped with the flow of things, but you get a wonderful view of each room when you walk in the front door. These cabinets are made of book matched walnut, meaning the grain of the tree lines up from door to door. Photography by LOMA Studios, lomastudios.com
1. Color of wood cabinets. 2. The mixture of wood with black cabinets. - bbyrnes1112

This space was an addition off of an existing small living space, which was designed by an architect who created a beautifully dramatic, two-story, living space by angling walls and making the living room area 2 stories high, with an overlook at the top of the spiral staircase to the second floor. The appliances were already set in place, and the homeowners did not want to move the existing plumbing, electrical, or venting, so I had to work within those parameters. They wanted a contemporary, industrial, feel for the kitchen, which I believe is described as Midcentry Modern, was acheived by using slab-style doors and drawers, mixing painted with walnut veneered finishes, along with other custom and unique items. The soapstone was a must-have for the homeowners, providing a source for the painted cabinetry color, which draws out the beautiful veins in the countertop. They needed pantry space, and as much usable storage as possible for the space, which included the angled wall that the refrigerator was on, along with not crowding the walk space between that wall and the necessary column adjacent to it. By building in the refrigerator with panels on either side to conceal the refrigerator "box", I was able to create a storage section which included a 2-drawer base for storage of larger items, with 2 pantries flanking either end, with contrasting walnut floating shelves in between. along with that custom section, in order to provide additional storage, and counter space, I created a free-standing piece, which had to feel like a part of the kitchen, yet also feel like a furniture piece, when viewed from the living room. In order to achieve that look, I used 3" wide columns to frame the piece, which I also repeated as floating shelves in the middle, to house their crockpot, but most importantly, a "home" for their roomba. The island also provided the space for separate pull-out trash and recycling bins, which I did not have space for elsewhere. Collaborating with the homeowners on this project enabled me to design a kitchen that was in a style that I hadn't had the opportunity to design in before, and I now appreciate and love this style myself!
lower cabinet idea for toast oven - et4h

Inspiration for a 1960s kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City
Chicago Kitchen love the colors of cabinets and counter - krissy_holland

Example of a mid-sized 1950s l-shaped cement tile floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, black countertops and dark wood cabinets
I like the wood of the cabinets and the handles. - jaanferree

debra szidon
Kitchen - 1950s galley kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash and an island
I like the colors of this image. And I really like the light fixture! - jaanferree

The master suite in this 1970’s Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home was transformed from open and awkward to clean and crisp. The original suite was one large room with a sunken tub, pedestal sink, and toilet just a few steps up from the bedroom, which had a full wall of patio doors. The roof was rebuilt so the bedroom floor could be raised so that it is now on the same level as the bathroom (and the rest of the house). Rebuilding the roof gave an opportunity for the bedroom ceilings to be vaulted, and wood trim, soffits, and uplighting enhance the Frank Lloyd Wright connection. The interior space was reconfigured to provide a private master bath with a soaking tub and a skylight, and a private porch was built outside the bedroom. Contractor: Meadowlark Design + Build Interior Designer: Meadowlark Design + Build Photographer: Emily Rose Imagery
I REALLY like the edge of the dropped ceiling being the same wood that we decide to use on the beam :) Looks cool. Even that reflective, white "plasticy" stuff could be cool and certainly reflect the light :)) - ggmilz

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized 1960s l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and solid surface countertops
It's blue and white, which I like, but it doesn't thrill me. Hate the gold contrast. looks boring - webuser_656716164

Kitchen - 1950s kitchen idea in Portland
I don't like high gloss look with no upper cabinets. - designfase

This mid-century modern was a full restoration back to this home's former glory. The vertical grain fir ceilings were reclaimed, refinished, and reinstalled. The floors were a special epoxy blend to imitate terrazzo floors that were so popular during this period. The quartz countertops waterfall on both ends and the handmade tile accents the backsplash. Reclaimed light fixtures, hardware, and appliances put the finishing touches on this remodel. Photo credit - Inspiro 8 Studios
Under cabinet lighting, cabinetry to ceiling - jennifer_pavao56

The large pane windows provide an amazing view of the back yard as well as allowing plenty of natural light to spill into the kitchen throughout the day.
I like the trim detail at the base board of the cabinet. The 1/4 round cutout with is slight step. It is a feature I want in key areas - webuser_331048945

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contrast between black cabinets and white walls - laurahirschhorn

What this Mid-century modern home originally lacked in kitchen appeal it made up for in overall style and unique architectural home appeal. That appeal which reflects back to the turn of the century modernism movement was the driving force for this sleek yet simplistic kitchen design and remodel. Stainless steel aplliances, cabinetry hardware, counter tops and sink/faucet fixtures; removed wall and added peninsula with casual seating; custom cabinetry - horizontal oriented grain with quarter sawn red oak veneer - flat slab - full overlay doors; full height kitchen cabinets; glass tile - installed countertop to ceiling; floating wood shelving; Karli Moore Photography
natual light wood or veneer? Light green back splash. Warm setting but still cheery - webuser_173415645

Matt Vacca
Mid-sized 1960s galley porcelain floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Light wood, transitional but incorporates the natural brick - webuser_173415645

Lissa Gotwals
1950s single-wall light wood floor kitchen photo in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
an accented strip for stove and fan - thuc

Greg Riegler
Inspiration for a small 1960s l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets and white countertops
Natural wood uppers, contrast paint lowers - bonkamo

An amazing Midcentury Eclectic custom kitchen! The Cabinet Face custom Walnut Slab fronts also conceal Thermador panel ready appliances. Adding our DIY Paint Grade MDF fronts to the island allow for a splash of color to be introduced to this stunning space. Tile: Ann Sacks Savoy Stacked 1x4 Rice Paper Pendant lights: CB2 Cabinet fronts: Walnut Slab and DIY Slab from The Cabinet Face Cabinet boxes: IKEA Sektion
IKEA Custom Walnut & DIY Painted Slab IKEA kitchen, Boulder CO Midcentury Kitchen, Denver An amazing Midcentury Eclectic custom kitchen! The Cabinet Face custom Walnut Slab fronts also conceal Thermador panel ready appliances. Adding our DIY Paint Grade MDF fronts to the island allow for a splash of color to be introduced to this stunning space. Tile: Ann Sacks Savoy Stacked 1x4 Rice Paper Pendant lights: CB2 Cabinet fronts: Walnut Slab and DIY Slab from The Cabinet Face Cabinet boxes: IKEA Sekt - zschaer