Laura Negri Childers
Mid-century modern galley dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, beige backsplash, limestone backsplash, an island, white cabinets and paneled appliances

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Proform Builds

Example of a mid-sized 1960s l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

1950's Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Rollins Andrew Interiors

1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.

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Ashley Avila Photography
Mid-century modern eat-in kitchen photo in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Repair and Refinish in Boise North End

Matthews Hardwood Floors

Inspiration for a small mid-century modern l-shaped light wood floor and red floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boise with no island

Mid-Century Modern Custom

BLOM Design Studio

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Removing the Wall Opens the Kitchen to the Living Room

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

By removing a wall, the kitchen was opened up to both the dining room and living room. A structural column for the building was in the middle of the space; by covering it in wood paneling, the column became a distinctive architecture feature helping to define the space. To add lighting to a concrete ceiling, a false ceiling clad in wood was designed to allow for LED can lights; the cove was curved to match the shape of the building. Hardware restored from Broyhill Brasilia furniture was used as cabinet pulls, and the unit’s original Lightolier ceiling light fixtures were rewired and replated.

Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Kitchen with walnut cabinets and screen constructed by Woodunique.
Inspiration for a large mid-century modern galley dark wood floor, exposed beam, vaulted ceiling and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Little Rock with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, white countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Kurt Forschen Photographer

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Kurt Forschen
1950s galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Mid-Century Marvelous Home

Monica Milewski

Monica Milewski
Inspiration for a large 1960s l-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and light wood cabinets

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Colega Architects

Inspiration for a 1960s kitchen remodel in Los Angeles

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

GREENWICH CT - Mid-Century Modern

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

The clients loved their newly purchased, quiet, and secluded home, but it needed a full renovation. As the homeowners are avid chefs, the design and intelligent usage plan for the new kitchen took top priority. They were inspired by a visit to the DEANE showroom displays and selected a sleek, modern style without hardware for their midcentury, Italian modern update. High gloss, lacquer cabinets in a soft grey add warmth to the room, and all cabinets and drawers are opened either via channel pulls or touch-operated. To keep the quartzite countertops clean and free of clutter, the drawers were customized to include knife inserts, silverware dividers, and spices out of sight with a cooking utensil drawer right below the range and a pull-out cabinet underneath the sink to give easy access to cleaning supplies. The patinaed stainless steel island with distressed, wire-brushed cabinets acts as both an area for eating as well as entertaining, with storage designed for serving platters. Appliance garages flank the cooktop counter areas, and the detail at the bottom of the custom hood echos the channel pulls. Refrigerated beverage drawers and contemporary SubZero/Wolf model appliances complete the space, with the single slab, seamless backsplash providing a dramatic focal point. The designer loves how the mixture of stainless steel and high gloss lacquer makes the room so stunning.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen With a View

Forward Design Build Remodel

For this mid-century modern kitchen our team came up with a design plan that gave the space a completely new look. We went with grey and white tones to balance with the existing wood flooring and wood vaulted ceiling. Flush panel cabinets with linear hardware provided a clean look, while the handmade yellow subway tile backsplash brought warmth to the space without adding another wood feature. Replacing the swinging exterior door with a sliding door made for better circulation, perfect for when the client entertains. We replaced the skylight and the windows in the eat-in area and also repainted the windows and casing in the kitchen to match the new windows. The final look seamlessly blends with the mid-century modern style in the rest of the home, and and now these homeowners can really enjoy the view!

Culver city midcentury kitchen

Noah Construction & Design

Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern galley porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, glass tile backsplash and white countertops

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

This 1957 mid-century modern home in North Oaks, MN is beaming with character, charm and happens to be the designer, Megan Dent’s, favorite style. The rambler was purchased in February 2018 and the new design began immediately. Being a 60-year-old home, the whole home remodel made it an exciting, modern and fresh transformation! The galley kitchen features Décor Cabinets, Cambria and Corian Quartz surfaces, original parquet flooring with a beautiful statement pendant. The master bathroom highlights Corian Quartz with a miter fold and a stunning Jeffery Court backsplash. The other rooms and entire home ties together beautifully with cohesive accessories and professional design expertise leading the way. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC

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Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Ideas

No room is quite as multifunctional as the kitchen. The hub of the home, this space has evolved from a strictly utilitarian unit into a versatile room to prepare food, entertain guests and share meals. If you’re looking to do a kitchen remodel, keep in mind that a successful mid-century modern kitchen design needs to blend functionality with personal prerequisites. Find thousands of 1950s kitchen ideas to help you come up with the perfect 1960s design for your space.

How do I determine my kitchen layout?

If you're starting a kitchen renovation, now is a great time to create exactly what you want. When it comes to layout, always optimize your space; focus on functionality and how your design can cater to the needs of you and your family. For tight spaces, a galley layout is a great kitchen remodeling option. Since horizontal space is limited, think vertical; stack counters and shelves high up on the walls, and try to find innovative storage containers and double-duty pieces. For larger layouts, try an L-shaped or U-shaped design with a big center island or peninsula. These shapes provide plenty of cabinet and countertop space, and you can add a bar-height counter to the island for an instant eat-in space. Reviewing mid-century modern kitchen pictures and photos is a great way to get a feel for different kitchen layouts and help you decide what you want. Another essential kitchen remodel essential to consider is the work triangle, which is a 70-year-old concept that is still highly utilized within the design world today. A simple idea that can save both time and energy, the work triangle connects the three main work areas: the sink, the stove and the refrigerator. As a general guideline, the distance between these areas should be no less than 4 feet and no larger than 9 feet. The sum of all three sides of the triangle should be between 13 feet and 26 feet. Given how highly effective this utilitarian design is, definitely take it into account when considering kitchen designs.

How can I add more kitchen storage?

Kitchen designs can be a complex undertaking given the sheer amount of items that the room usually contains. In order to store and organize all your cookware, bakeware and small appliances, you need cabinets, drawers and shelves to spare. To maximize your space, you can include cabinets in your island, purchase spice racks, install hanging pot racks, insert pullout storage and invest in a cart. You want to achieve clutter-free countertops, so also consider spaces you may never have before, such as corners or under the sink. You can also free up some space by storing infrequently used items outside of actual kitchens, like in storage rooms or basements.

Drummond 7835

Studio Build

Drummond 7835 was in need of a bit of a modern revival to fit the open nature of the house. The configuration is relatively the same. We removed the wall separating the kitchen from the living room allowing the homeowner to take advantage of the wonderful light and visual connection to the back yard. The casework was fabricated at our studio here in Kansas City and is constructed of walnut veneered plywood accented with lime and blue fronts. The utility room was further defined by adding a which also allowed the new kitchen to gain some full height pantry storage. Photography by Bob Greenspan Photography

Woodside Midcentury

David Henig, Architect

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Mid-Century Marvel

Tran + Thomas Design Studio

Opened up existing kitchen, moved wall into back hall to increase space, added banquette with shelves and tv
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops