50+ Mid-Century Modern Kitchens That Are Sleek and Timeless

Check out these timeless mid-century modern kitchens that will serve as your next home project's inspiration.

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Mid-Century Modern Kitchens We Love (and How to Design Your Own)

Mid-century modern kitchens are a dynamic and timeless option to consider whenever hunting for a home or looking for renovation inspiration. Blending the charm of vintage vibes with contemporary functionality, mid-century modern design first emerged in the 1940s and 1950s, picking up steam in the 1960s and continuing to be popular throughout the decades.

Clean lines, sleek furniture, retro color palettes, and a mix of organic materials (like warm wood and soft textiles) and industrial materials (like metal, plastic, and laminate) are hallmarks of this style. Combined with a respect for craftsmanship and an embrace of minimalism, the versatility of mid-century modern design makes it a perfect fit for kitchens. Mid-century modern kitchens often feature natural wood cabinets, bold pops of color, and minimalist hardware, creating a warm yet streamlined space. Whether you're renovating a vintage home or looking to add a touch of mid-century flair to a new build, these gorgeous kitchens will help you create a space that feels open, light, and uncluttered.

Things to remember when designing your mid-century modern kitchen:

Don't feel like you are limited to only mid-century modern elements. You can blend aspects of other styles you love into your space to create a unique room.
Consider statement lighting. You can really set a mid-century modern tone in your kitchen by adding era-appropriate fixtures. Iconic lighting fixtures, like pendant lights or sputnik chandeliers, are key features in mid-century modern design. Choose fixtures with unique shapes or metallic finishes to add a bold, sculptural element while enhancing the kitchen's ambiance.
Don't forget about the small details! Mid-century modern-esque hardware like cabinet knobs and drawer pulls can do a lot to add to an MCM look.

Natalie Jeffcott
I love the kitchen in this Australian house so much because it blends vintage details like floral backsplash tiles with mid-century modern design-inspired elements, like the gorgeous wood cabinetry. Mix in a retro stove in good shape, and the entire kitchen is an MCM dream space.

Joy Coakley
Saving all of a mid-century modern house's vintage elements isn't always possible due to non-functioning or damaged elements. But that doesn't mean your remodel can't pay homage to a home's retro roots … while also adding in modern colors, like in this colorful kitchen remodel.

Natalie Jeffcott
The retro-inspired color palette helps set the tone in this Australian house's mid-century modern-inspired kitchen. Rounding out the design is a lot of natural wood — including open shelves where vintage accessories add to the mix.

Leela Cyd
The existing wood kitchen cabinets were falling apart when the homeowner purchased this mid-century modern house in Los Angeles, but rather than do a remodel with all new elements the homeowner sourced mid-century steel cabinets to create the perfect MCM kitchen.

Minette Hand
The homeowners hit the mid-century modern jackpot when they purchased this "time capsule," a house that hadn't been updated since it was built in the 1960s. Its kitchen was updated for functionality but maintained its wonderful mid-century modern style.

Esteban Cortez
You can't get much more mid-century modern than a genuine Joseph Eichler-designed house in California, and thankfully the homeowners of this one made tasteful updates to the kitchen, which retains it MCM appeal but feels fresh, too.