Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Design Ideas

Discover the timeless appeal of mid-century modern kitchen design and explore how it can elevate your space. Whether you’re designing a mid-century modern kitchen or want to draw inspiration from a blend of styles, there are many ways to embrace the design sensibility on a large or small scale.

Mid-century modern style places an emphasis on form and function. Crisp, clean lines dominate the aesthetic balanced by rounded furnishings and well-placed accents. Some classic mid-century modern design elements found in kitchens include flat-panel wood cabinetry, geometric patterns, exposed beams, sculptural seating, quartz countertops, simple color palettes, hidden appliances, mixed materials, and understated décor.

We’ve gathered some of our favorite mid-century modern kitchen ideas to inspire your next space.

Classic Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

Flat-panel walnut cabinetry, wire-backed stools, and Cambria Winterbourne™ quartz countertops combine for classic mid-century modern style in this space from Christopher Kennedy. Tour this Mad Men–inspired California desert home.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Contemporary

Brass pendants, warm wood tones, vintage-inspired stools, and a Brittanicca™ quartz waterfall-edge island create a mix of mid-century modern flair and a contemporary marble look in this kitchen from Fox Homes.

Black & White Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Multi-Level Quartz Kitchen Island

This space exemplifies mid-century modern kitchen style with color blocking and contrast. Exposed beams and a trio of pendant lights add visual interest above the White Cliff™ and Cambria Black™ kitchen island. Love a color-block effect? Explore more unique kitchen island shapes.

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cabinets and Gray Quartz Kitchen Countertops

This mid-century modern kitchen remodel embraces the original architecture of the home, updating where necessary for style and substance. Cambria quartz countertops in Fieldstone™ lend durability and a grounding hue of deep gray to balance the wood tones from floor to ceiling. Explore the full home tour.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Scandinavian in This Kitchen

Pristine White Cliff quartz countertops pair with blonde brick walls and beams and a geometric brass chandelier for a kitchen that blends mid-century modern and Scandinavian simplicity. See our roundup of kitchen island ideas for another view of this chic space.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Quartz Countertop Color Blocking

Three Cambria quartz countertop designs (Cambria Black, Hamilton™, and Ella™) create a horizontal color-blocking effect in this remodeled kitchen featured in the mid-century modern home seen below.

Green Kitchen with Mid-Century Modern and Scandi-Style Blend

Blogger Jen Pinkston of The Effortless Chic combined her love of mid-century modern and Scandinavian style in this gorgeous green kitchen. Geometric kitchen island tiles pair with Ella Matte™ waterfall-edge quartz countertops for a striking focal point amid the flat-panel teal cabinets, subway tile, and warm wood shelving.

If you’re inspired to create a mid-century modern design in your own home, or want to explore other design possibilities, you can locate your nearest Cambria dealer or gallery to discover how Cambria quartz countertops and surfaces will elevate your next project. Plan your visit today and get one step closer to honing in on your ideal design.

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